Much like intensive care units for people, ICU for pets provides critically ill or injured dogs and cats with intensive often life-saving veterinary care. In today's post, our Santa Cruz veterinary specialists discuss the role of pet ICU and when a pet may require critical care.
As a pet parent, you play a key role in helping your dog to recover well after surgery. Providing your pet with attentive, diligent post-op care can help your pooch return to their daily routine as quickly as possible. Our Santa Cruz vets share some tips for how to care for your dog after surgery.
When cat hernias are detected early they generally aren’t too serious and can be repaired with surgery. Today, our Santa Cruz vets describe various types of hernias seen in cats and provide insight into what to expect from your cat's hernia surgery.
TPLO is a surgery commonly recommended by our Santa Cruz vets to help restore normal mobility to dogs suffering from painful cranial cruciate ligament injuries. Today, we explain more about this effective knee surgery for dogs.
Many cases of cancer in cats go undetected until the condition becomes more advanced, but spotting and treating cancer early gives your pet their best shot at a good outcome. That's why it's important to know the signs of cancer in cats and see your Santa Cruz vet right away if your cat begins displaying symptoms.
If your dog has been diagnosed with cancer, you are bound to be feeling overwhelmed and have loads of questions. Today, our Santa Cruz specialist vets lay out some steps you could take to gain a calmer perspective and a clear understanding of what to expect from your dog's cancer journey.
Heatstroke can be fatal for our canine companions so knowing the signs of heatstroke could save your pet's life. Today our Santa Cruz vets explain heatstroke in dogs, the symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent it.
Our Santa Cruz vets understand how upsetting it can be to find a new lump or bump on your dog. And while not all lumps will turn out to be cancer there are a few types of cancer that are commonly seen in dogs. Here are just a few.
Veterinary surgery is performed on pets to treat health conditions, repair injuries, and help limit the birth of unwanted cats and dogs. But what's the difference between orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, and how can you help your pet recover after surgery? Our Santa Cruz vets explain.
Laryngeal paralysis is a serious condition seen in dogs that causes the sides of your dog's windpipe to be sucked into the opening as they attempt to breathe in. Tragically, in severe cases, laryngeal paralysis can lead to suffocation, but treatment is available. Our Santa Cruz vets explain more.
Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists is always accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about restoring good health to Santa Cruz companion animals. We are open 24/7 to provide your pet with care, whenever they need us.
