FHO surgery can be an effective way to treat hip problems and restore pain-free mobility in some dogs. Today our Torrance vets describe how a dog's hip works, problems that could affect your dog's hip, and what’s involved in FHO surgery.
If your pooch is suffering from a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL/ACL) your Torrance vet may recommend surgery to repair the damaged knee and get your dog up and running again. Here are 3 common surgeries for treating this knee injury in dogs.
If your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes, controlling their diet is an important component of their treatment. Today our Torrance vets explain the best diet for a diabetic dog.
You love your senior dog and want to feed them the very best food, but choosing the right food for your older dog can be tricky. That's why we recommend that you speak to your vet about the best food to meet the needs of your senior dog. In the meantime, here are a few tips from our Torrance vets on feeding older dogs.
Sometimes during your cat's adventures, they can become injured and obtain a wound. Today, our Torrance vets discuss the common causes of wounds in cats, how you can help treat them, and when to take your lovable kitty to the vet.
Cruciate Ligament tears are common knee injuries seen in dogs, and Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) surgery is one of the ways this condition can be treated. Today our Torrance vets discuss TTA Surgery for dogs, including its benefits, and what the procedure involves.
Eye injuries are common in pets. Here, our Torrance vets explain what symptoms to look for, and why you should seek veterinary care right away if your cat or dog is displaying symptoms of an eye injury.
Detecting a fever in dogs can be difficult. Our Torrance vets are here to explain how to detect a fever in dogs, the causes, symptoms, and what you need to know to care for your pet.
Rabies is a highly contagious and deadly virus for pets, luckily, it is preventable with the help of vaccinations and preventive care. Our Torrance vets are here to discuss the symptoms of rabies and how to prevent it from infecting your dog.
Dental problems can be incredibly painful for our cats. Dental disease such as gingivitis is incredibly pervasive in cats, with almost 85% of cats over the age of three developing some form of oral health issues. Our Torrance vets share signs and causes, along with information on how the disease is diagnosed and how it can be treated.
Harbor Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of Torrance companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.
