Routine vet checkups can help your pet enjoy a longer and healthier life, but what should you expect during your exam? Today our Plains veterinary experts explain what happens during your vet checkup and why it's so important.
Seeing your pup run, jump and race around outside is sure to warm the heart of any dog parent. This activity, and all its health benefits, can be brought to a halt by—and even contribute to exacerbating—health issues affecting their bones, joints, tendons, or ligaments. Here, our Plains vets outline four of the most common of these orthopedic health issues in dogs, what breeds most commonly develop them and how they can be treated.
It can be quite concerning to realize that your cat has stopped eating. You may wonder whether or not this means that your four-legged friend needs to visit an emergency vet. Here, our Plains veterinarians share some of the common reasons why cats may stop eating and how to tell if your cat's specific case is an emergency.
Along with the heat of summer comes an increase in the risk of heatstroke in dogs. Here, our Plains vets list some of the symptoms of this dangerous, and possibly even deadly, condition and what you should do if you suspect that your dog is suffering from it.
Being aware of how to care for your dog properly after surgery can help them return to normal as soon as possible and without any complications. In today's blog, our Plains veterinarians share some tips on how to properly care for your pup after surgery.
It's relatively common for our canine companions to suffer from knee injuries, in particular, affecting their cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). Here, your Plains vets explain when your pup may require surgery to repair damage to their knee and get them up and running again and what surgery options they have available to them.
FHO surgery, or a femoral head ostectomy, can be a relatively inexpensive and effective surgical treatment option for hip problems in your cat. Today, our Plains vets explain the anatomy of your cat's hips, the kind of conditions that can affect their joint and what is involved in FHO surgery and recovery.
Are you considering TPLO (Tibial PLateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery for your pup? Here, our Plains vets explain what this procedure involves and what to expect as your dog recovers.
It's important to know how you will have to care for your cat as they recover from a scheduled surgery in order to help them return to their normal life as quickly as possible. Here is some advice from our Plains veterinary team about how to care for your cat after surgery.
Is your dog struggling with a painful hip condition? FHO surgery may be a good option for their treatment. Here, our Plains vets describe dogs' hip anatomy, conditions which may occur in your pup, and what is involved in FHO surgery.
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