Did you know your dog's appearance can be affected by the foods you choose to feed them? In this post, our Vancouver vets explain the effects of poor diet and nutrition on your dog's skin and fur health, and what you can do if you see these signs.
The genetic skin condition color dilution alopecia (CDA) affects dogs bred to have coats that appear light fawn or blue. CDA can cause itchy, uncomfortable skin and patchy hair loss. Today, our Vancouver vets explain the causes of CDA, which breeds are impacted, and how it can be treated.
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) ruptures in dogs are a relatively common orthopedic injury. Our Vancouver vets explain cruciate ligament ruptures including the signs and treatment options for dogs.
If your dog has been staggering, stumbling, or falling over, one or more underlying medical issues, including infection, injury, poisoning, or stroke may be causing their unsteadiness. In this post, our Vancouver vets discuss why you should take your pet to an animal hospital as soon as possible if this is the case.
Our Vancouver vets discuss why gum is toxic to dogs and what you should do if you notice that your dog ate chewing gum.
The moist outer layer of your cat's eye washes away dirt and debris. If you've noticed your cat's eyes have begun to water or tear excessively, it may be a symptom of an eye condition. Today, our Vancouver vets list potential reasons your cat's eyes may be watering.
X-rays are an essential tool used to diagnose health conditions in dogs. In this post, our Vancouver vets explain how X-rays for dogs are done, and what you can expect from the procedure.
Just like us, our pets can suffer from eye injuries. However, they aren't able to tell us when something is wrong. Today, our Vancouver vets discuss eye injuries in pets, share insights on how to identify them, and offer advice on when to seek professional care.
Does your pet have an endoscopy examination coming up? This procedure can help your vet diagnose the cause of digestive issues such as weight loss, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Our vets in Vancouverdescribe what's involved in an endoscopy, how they can be used to diagnose and treat digestive issues in pets, and more.
Our Vancouver vets explain why regular fecal exams are important for your pet in this post.
Columbia River Veterinary Specialists is accepting new patients by referral and for emergency services. Our experienced emergency vets and specialists are passionate about the health of Vancouver companion animals. Ask your vet today about a referral.