Pet Health & Wellness
Pet Vaccines 101: Keeping Them Well
Pets have never had it so good. Unlike their predecessors, modern dogs and cats have access to the best in veterinary medicine, allowing them to…
Read MorePet Vaccines: Helping Your Pet Live a Long and Wag-Full Life
Recently there has been a lot of talk about fully vaccinating children and the dangers of over-vaccination. But what about your fur-child? How do you…
Read MoreLeptospirosis: What You Need to Know
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. Infections is uncommon in areas where widespread vaccination of dogs…
Read MoreThe Prevalence of Diabetes in Pets
Diabetes continues to be one of the most prevalent diseases affecting people, but did you know diabetes is also on the rise among cats and…
Read MoreSenior Dog Care: Special Considerations for Senior Dogs
Dogs older than seven years of age are considered senior pets. Senior dogs are in the stage of life in which the aging process is beginning to…
Read MoreIs Your Pet in Chronic Pain? Top Signs of Pet Arthritis
How do you tell if your beloved cat or dog is in pain? Sometimes, our faithful companions and cuddly cats make it easy for us.…
Read MorePets and Guests: A Recipe for Success
Does your normally calm Golden Retriever go crazy when a guest enters your home? Does your affectionate calico kitty hiss and spit whenever anyone but…
Read MoreHats Off to Our Readers! Our Top 5 Most Popular Pet Blogs of 2017
As we prepare to close out another amazing year at Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital, we would like to take a moment to thank you for choosing…
Read MoreBff’s: Taking a Closer Look at The Human-Animal Bond
Cats and dogs weren’t always considered integral members of the family, but they certainly are nowadays. Initially employed for herding, hunting, and pest control, the…
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