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What are the Common Causes of Choking in Dogs

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Doctor Ron

When it comes to pets, we consider them members of the family. Guaranteeing their safety is the responsibility of their owner. Any number of issues can arise that pose a threat to your dog’s health, but the largest of those is a large amount of potential choking hazards your pet may come across. It is important to identify some of these common causes of choking within your household so that your dog does not get a hold of them. Removing these items or placing them in inaccessible areas of the… Read More

Reasons Behind Seizures & Convulsions in Dogs From the Best Vet in Simi Valley

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Doctor Ron

Your dog is a part of the family, and nothing is scarier than seeing a beloved friend stiffen and lapse into a series of spasmodic and uncontrollable movements. Convulsions are the primary indicator of a dog seizure, and knowledge of why it’s happening can help a pet owner remain calm and take the appropriate actions to help their pet. Let’s break down the common causes why your dog may have a seizure to help the four-legged members of the family maintain the best possible health. Idiopathic Epilepsy: The “Genetically Inherited”… Read More

How do Dogs Try to Communicate with People

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Doctor Ron

In most cases, our dogs are more than just our pets. They are our four-legged best friend, an adopted child, a playmate. Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend for no reason. They are loved and a constant part of our lives. That being said, it can be extremely frustrating that we don’t speak the same language. Dogs can’t use words or their hands to tell us what they want or need like humans can. But that doesn’t mean our dogs don’t communicate with us every day. Dogs can’t communicate in… Read More

Tips for Choosing Healthy Puppy Food From an Experienced Veterinarian in Simi Valley

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Doctor Ron

Good health in puppies plays a significant role in how they will be affected as adults. Just as infant humans cannot eat their parent’s’ food, puppies should not eat adult dog food and expect to maintain good health. All puppies grow their fastest within the first 6 months. Dogs from smaller breeds develop almost to full size within the 1st year of life. Large breed dogs take a little longer to reach total growth at around 18 to 24 months, although their growth for the first six months is more… Read More

How to Treat Puncture Wounds in Your Dog

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Doctor Ron

Dogs have a general nature to be curious, active, and sometimes rambunctious. Our dogs will unintentionally get into things that could harm them just to follow a smell or investigate a small creature. This could unintentionally lead them into injury. When our dogs accidentally get hurt and end up with a puncture wound, we need to know what to do in order to quickly help them out. Depending on the type of puncture wound, it may be something you can treat yourself or you may need to get the veterinarian… Read More