Doctor’s Blog
Hurricane Harvey Relief Bake Sale
We have all been hearing about the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. The storm made landfall on three separate occasions and has dumped a record breaking 51 inches of water in under 5 days. The storm is over but the real work is only beginning. More than 30,000 homes have been destroyed by the flood […]
Happy Fall!
Life is ruff for our furry friends in the fall. There are humans to walk, piles of leaves to jump in, and naps that must be had. It can’t be easy! While fall is quickly a-purr-oaching, treat your fuzzy companion to a pet-friendly snack during Bake Sale September! We will have goodies baked by our very […]
Senior Month!
We all know that pets age much more quickly than we do, but did you know that most of our furry companions are considered “seniors” by age 7? For large breed dogs that age comes even more quickly, around 6 years of age. Thankfully veterinary medicine is advancing right alongside human medicine. These advances allow […]
It’s Dental Month!
Those of you who have been coming to OHVH for a while know (or should know!) that every February the veterinary community celebrates Pet Oral Health Month. Just like with us humans, your furry friend’s oral health plays a huge part in their health overall. Keeping your pet’s mouth healthy in turn helps to keep […]
Getting Your Cat to the Vet (Without Bloodshed)
Any cat owner knows the struggle of getting your cat to the veterinary office (insert photo of bloody scratched arm here). It normally ends with both owner and cat stressed out with some wicked battle scars. Luckily there are some tips that can help with this stressful situation. The first step is having the right […]
Cold Weather Tips!
Welcome, winter! (Should I be saying bah humbug?) Many people are aware of warm weather threats for their pet, but how often do you think about the cold weather? Cats and dogs are susceptible to cold temperatures similar to people including frostbite and hypothermia. Their tolerance depends on coat size, body condition, and health. Shorter […]
5 Year Anniversary!
It’s hard to believe but Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital has been open now for 5 years! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our amazing clients who have helped to make this dream come true. For the month of January all exams will come with a complimentary nail trim. Make sure […]
Thanksgiving Food Drive!
Thanksgiving Food Drive For many of us, the holiday season is officially starting this month. We’re ordering our turkeys, preparing our menus, and looking forward to our well-deserved nap and football time after Thanksgiving dinner. This isn’t the case for a large number of people throughout our communities, however. Far too many families are dreading […]
Holiday Do’s and Don’ts
The holidays are on the horizon. This means plenty of food, friends, family, and potential wrongful ingestions for your furry family. Please continue to be mindful as this season tends to bring stress, temptation (for the foodie pets and people alike), untrained visitors, new decorations, and a little chaos for everyone. Below is a refresher […]
Senior Pet Month
It’s September, and that means that Senior Pet Month has once again rolled around here at OHVH. Those of us with two legs aren’t the only ones who start to slow down and have special needs as we age. With all of the advances in medical care, humans AND our pets are living longer than […]