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.
Is your cat's meow sounding scratchy and strange? Or have they lost their voice altogether? Cat laryngitis can occur due to a number of underlying conditions. Our Santa Cruz vets explain the symptoms, causes and treatments for laryngitis in cats.
You have likely heard of it before, but what is kennel cough in dogs, and what are the symptoms? Today, our Santa Cruz vets discuss the symptoms, causes and treatments for kennel cough in dogs.
Your cat's kidneys play a key role in keeping your feline healthy. In today's post, our Santa Cruz vets explain kidney failure in cats, potential causes, symptoms and available treatment options.
Our emergency and specialist vets at Pacific & Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists often see cats struggling to breathe properly due to asthma. In today's post we explain the symptoms of asthma in cats, and what you should do if your cat is having an asthma attack.
While relatively rare in dogs, hyperthyroidism is a serious health concern that requires fast treatment in order to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes. Today our Santa Cruz vets answer basic questions about hyperthyroidism in dogs.
It can be difficult to know for sure if your dog has a fever. In today's blog, our Santa Cruz vets explain how to detect a fever in dogs, as well as what symptoms you should be on the lookout for.
Staying hydrated is essential for pets as well as people. So what should you do if your cat won't drink water? Our Santa Cruz vets share some reasons why your cat may not be drinking and what to do.
An upset stomach is a leading surface level cause of dogs needing a trip to see the veterinarian, but a litany of underlying conditions running the full gamut of severity from mild to life-threatening could be responsible for their upset tummy. Today, our Santa Cruz internal medicine veterinary specialists are here to talk about the most common digestive and gastrointestinal issues in 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.
