Fall Allergies in Dogs: Alleviating Your Pet’s Symptoms

People are not the only ones who suffer from seasonal allergies. Our pets can also experience discomfort as the weather changes. If you have an unlucky dog who suffers from seasonal allergies, don’t worry. Your friends at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services are here to help you understand and alleviate fall allergies in dogs.

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6 Nearby Hotels That Allow Dogs

At Oakland Veterinary Referral Services, we are privileged to offer services that provide help to people who live locally and those who have to travel a bit to see us. We know it’s hard to be away from home, especially for medical reasons, and we want you to be as comfortable as possible. If you have scheduled an appointment with us from another town, here are some of the nearby hotels that allow dogs:

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Introducing a Cat to Your Dog in 3 Steps

Is there anything cuter than animal friends of different species? Finding a feline friend for your dog can add a lot of enrichment to his life (and cuteness to yours). When introducing a cat to your dog, though, you have to take it slow. New animals need time and space to get used to one another and to start feeling comfortable. If you don’t want to see the literal version of fighting like cats and dogs, OVRS explains the 3 steps for carefully introducing a cat to your dog

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How to Monitor and Control Blood Sugar Levels in a Diabetic Dog or Cat

A diabetes diagnosis can be scary for a pet owner to hear, but it doesn’t have to mean that your pet can’t enjoy a good quality of life. With a little bit of care and attention, pets with diabetes can remain healthy for many years with their favorite human. In order to do this, however, it is vital to monitor and control blood sugar levels in a diabetic dog or cat. The team at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services is here with some tips on keeping your dog or cat’s diabetes in check:

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Living with a Dog or Cat with Diabetes: Tips for Managing Their Health

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body cannot properly process glucose. While glucose is vital to powering the cells, if not properly regulated, it can lead to significant health issues. In fact, untreated diabetes in pets can lead to organ failure, blindness, coma, and in extreme cases, death. Luckily, with proper management, a dog or cat with diabetes can live a relatively normal (and healthy) life. Here are some tips on how to keep your pet’s diabetes at bay:

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Technology for Pets: How Dogs and Cats Benefit from Gadgets and Apps

It’s hard to think of a part of modern life that is not dependent on technology or enhanced by it. Sometimes it feels like tech touches everything from coffee to dating. Our pets are no exception. Technology for pets include the latest gadgets and apps targeted at pets and pet owners. 

Adding certain tech items to your home can help you care for your furry friends. Here are just a few of the ways that dogs and cats can benefit from modern gadgets and apps:

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