Oakland Veterinary Referral Services Blog

On Friday, October 18, pet lovers across the greater-Detroit area will come together to raise funds for the Cliome Collins Cancer Fund. Continue…

Sunday, September 8, was National Pet Memorial Day. Dedicated to the memory of our beloved pets that have passed away, this special day gives us, as pet owners, an opportunity to honor the lives of the pets who have brought joy to our lives and touched our hearts. Continue…

Veterinary emergencies can arise, often without warning, at any time of the day or night, leaving you in a state of panic. The following things should be considered before pet emergencies happen. Continue…

It can be hard to know when a gimpy pet means an emergency. It never fails, your dog or cat always gets hurt at the most inconvenient time. Your regular vet may not be open, or you might have a long list of things to do. Continue…

Veterinary medicine and human medicine used to be two very different sciences. Human doctors had access to all sorts of diagnostic tests, treatments, and supportive care while veterinarians were often left improvising and doing the best that they could. While veterinarians and physicians still face different challenges, veterinary medicine is changing at a rapid pace. Continue…

When the weather is nice, you may let your pet outdoors to enjoy the day. It may be tempting to leave them unattended and go about your business. Before you walk away, though, think twice about the dangers that your unsupervised pet may encounter, even just in your backyard. Continue…

Many people take pride in a green, weed-free lawn or a beautiful flower bed. Sometimes, though, the chemicals that are used to make this happen can cause more harm than good. Many of these chemicals are harmful and even fatal to our pets. Continue…

Have you ever heard of laryngeal paralysis? This condition that mostly occurs in dogs can cause serious respiratory distress, sometimes leading to death. Learn what you need to know about this scary condition. Continue…

No one wants to add the veterinary emergency room to their list of summertime destinations. Steer clear of making an unplanned trip by avoiding the following summer dangers. Continue…

Patellar luxation, or the tendency of the knee cap to dislocate, is a relatively common problem in our pets, particularly small breed dogs. Continue…