Veterinary Blog in Stevenson Ranch

Feline leukemia can be a scary disease, especially if you don’t know very much about it. This is a severe disease that continues to affect many cats around the world. However, if you look more into exactly what feline leukemia is and how it works, you may be able to put your mind a bit…

Did you know that dogs can also develop diabetes like humans? Dog diabetes works very similar to diabetes seen in humans, with a few small differences. The most common form of dog diabetes is a sugar diabetes where the body cannot regulate the glucose produced naturally. When dog’s eat food, especially food high in sugar,…

If you have a cat, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her cough up hairballs now and then. But if this is your first cat, or if it’s been a while since you’ve been around cats, you may wonder whether this is normal—and if not, what you should do about it. The good news is…

You may have questioned if your dog can see in color. This issue has long been disputed until a 1995 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association disclosed that dog retinas have many color-sensitive cones and can, in fact, see in color. Dogs can see in color. However, they do not…

Dog breath is a common thing that people complain about, but did you know that you can do something about it? Usually bad breath in dogs is simply caused by poor oral hygiene, and this can be remedied by brushing your dog’s teeth on a regular basis. However, there may be sometimes that bad breath…

Has your cat been coughing a lot lately? Do you find yourself wondering what could be causing it? Are you getting more concerned about her the longer her cough has gone on? Or is this the first time you’ve noticed her coughing recently? There may be many different situations surrounding a coughing cat, and any…

Are you thinking of training your dog? Or are you bringing home a new puppy who will need to be potty trained and possibly crate trained as well? Do you find yourself feeling more than a little overwhelmed by everything you’ve read on how to train dogs? If any of this sound familiar, then you’ve…

Does your cat sneeze often? Does it seem like she’s almost always sneezing? If this sounds like your cat, then you may need to take her to the vet to diagnose the problem. However, it’s a good idea to brush up on the potential causes of this sneezing before you go, so you can be…

Modern veterinary medicine has allowed us to keep our pets around longer than ever before. But new does not always mean it is the best. In fact, many veterinarians are turning to dog acupuncture in Santa Clarita, CA, an ancient Chinese practice to treat conditions such as arthritis, digestion, respiratory and other issues. What is…

As a dog owner, you may already be aware of some of the most common allergies your dog might encounter in her life. However, there may be some you weren’t aware of, and it’s important to familiarize yourself with these so you can take better care of your dog. In this article, we’ll show you…