The truth is that cancer can strike any breed of dog, but there are certain purebred varieties that appear to have an increased predisposition for specific forms of cancer. Our Santa Cruz vets discuss dog breeds and that may face an increased risk of some cancers.
Keeping your pet healthy and happy is a big responsibility but it doesn't have to be hard. Simply provide your pet with lots of love and attention and follow these 11 easy tips from our Santa Cruz vets.
Osteosarcoma is a painful and aggressive bone cancer seen in dogs that must be detected and treated in its very earliest stages in order to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes. Here, our Santa Cruz vets discuss the symptoms and treatments for this common bone cancer in dogs.
Congestive heart failure is a relatively common condition in dogs that can often be characterized by coughing, breathing difficulties, and other troubling symptoms. Today, our Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists vets discuss the causes of congestive heart failure, symptoms to watch for, and available treatment options.
Seizures can occur in dogs due to a number of factors ranging from heat exhaustion to epilepsy. To help you to understand more about seizures in dogs our Santa Cruz vets explain some of the most common causes and how to tell if your dog is having a seizure.
Lymphoma is a cancer that our Santa Cruz vets often see in cats. Lymphoma affects specific white blood cells in the cat's body called lymphocytes. Today we discuss the types of lymphoma seen in cats, how they are diagnosed and how they are treated.
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.
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.
