The Importance of CT Scans for Dogs
Are you wondering why your vet has recommended a CT scan for your dog, and how much it will cost? Today our Orange County specialist vets answer your questions about this beneficial diagnostic tool.
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Tips, Advice & Information on Caring for Your Pets
Our Orange County veterinarians share information to help you ensure your pets stay happy and healthy.
Understanding Your Dog's Blood Tests
Has your vet recommended blood tests for your dog but you aren't sure why? Here our Orange County vets explain why blood tests are an important diagnostic tool and what the results of some common blood tests can show us about your pup's health.
Constipation in Dogs & What To Do
It may not seem like a big deal, but in some cases constipation in dogs can indicate a veterinary emergency. Today our Orange County vets share some possible causes of your dog's constipation and what you should do.
Why is my dog panting and restless at night?
While panting is normal for dogs, excessive panting at night can be cause for concern. Excessive nighttime panting can be an indication of an underlying health issue. Today, our Orange County vets discuss reasons for nighttime panting and when to head to the vet.
Facial Swelling in Dogs
Our Orange County vets know that discovering that your pup's face has swollen can be alarming. In today's post, we share some common causes of facial swelling in dogs and treatments that may be recommended by your vet.
What Happens if My Dog Ate Gum?
While you may not be initially concerned if your dog eats some gum, you should be aware that various types of gum are actually toxic to dogs. Our Orange County vets talk about why gum is unsafe for dogs and what you should do if your dog ate gum.
Emergency & Routine Diagnostic Imaging for Dogs & Cats
Diagnostic imaging is an exceptional tool used by our Orange County vets to help us pinpoint the cause, extent, or seriousness of your pet's illness or injury. Depending on your pet's condition, the type of diagnostic imaging used will vary. Below are a few of the tests that your vet may recommend to help diagnose or treat your dog or cat.
Dog Wound Care - A Pet Parent's Guide
Not every cut or graze your dog gets requires veterinary care, but you do need to know how to care for your dog's wounds, and when you should head to the vet. Here our Orange County emergency vets provide tips on how to care for your dog's wounds at home.
My cat won't drink water- is this an emergency?
Hydration is essential for cats and people alike. So what should you do if your cat won't drink water? Below, our Orange County vets and team share a few reasons why your cat may not be drinking and what you can do to encourage your cat to drink.
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs - Symptoms, Stages & Treatments
Ehrlichiosis is a serious tick-borne disease in dogs seen across North America, but most commonly in the Southeastern and Southwestern regions of the US. At Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group–OC (VMSG-OC) our veterinary specialists are able to diagnose and provide treatment for all phases of Ehrlichiosis. Learn more about this serious threat to your dog's health here.