Poor oral health in a cat can lead to numerous complications for their physical health. Like a person, your cat uses their teeth, mouth and gums to vocalize and eat. That said, damage or disease can impact their oral structures, causing pain and dysfunction that interfere with your pet's ability to eat and communicate normally.
You adore your pet and take time to make sure they get plenty of exercise and eat a nutritious diet, but what about the health of their teeth and gums? Our Concord vets share some tips and a checklist to help you keep up with your pet's dental care.
If your dog is behaving strangely, they may be experiencing pain in their mouth due to dental problems, which can lead to serious health issues. Today, our Concord vets share how to spot dental health problems in dogs, list common issues and discuss how they can be prevented or treated.
Have you noticed that your cat has developed an ear hematoma? You might be wondering what to do. In this post, our Concord vets talk about the causes of aural hematomas in cats, symptoms and treatment options.
Lyme disease is seen in people and pets across North America. Transmitted by ticks, in people this disease often leads to chronic symptoms such as joint pain. However, Lyme disease in dogs is treatable. Our Concord vets list some causes, symptoms, and treatments for Lyme disease in dogs.
As long as they are detected early, hernias in cats can be repaired with surgery. In this post, our Concord vets describe different types of hernias and information on what to expect from cat hernia surgery.
Some pet owners may be questioning if they should spay or neuter their pets. In this post, our vets in Concord discuss this procedure including reasons to have pets spayed or neutered, when to have it done and the recovery from the procedure.
Ehrlichiosis is a serious tick-borne disease seen in dogs across the Southeastern and Southwestern US. In today's post, our Concord vets explain the stages, symptoms, and treatments for ehrlichiosis in dogs.
If you have suddenly found yourself in possession of an adorable ball of feline fluff and need a rough idea of their age and how to take care of them, this post is for you. In this post, our Concord vets help readers understand the milestones that a kitten hits in the first 8 weeks of life.
Did you know your dog can tear their ACL just like their human friends? Read on to find out more from our Concord vets on how ACL injuries are treated in dogs.
Four Corners Veterinary Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about caring for the health of your precious companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.