ECG for Pets: When it's Needed?
In this post, our Torrance vets will discuss ECGs for dogs and cats, when your vet will order one as well as how to understand your pet's results so you can make the best decisions regarding their health care.
Dog Intestinal Blockage Surgery
Your dog can get into and eat things it really shouldn't and because of that it could develop intestinal blockage and need surgery. Today, the Torrance vets explain intestinal blockage surgery and the symptoms to look out for in your dog.
Dog Recovering from Surgery
Knowing how to care for your pet properly after surgery can help you to get your dog back to normal as quickly as possible, without complications. In today's blog, our veterinarians share a few tips on how to care for your pup following surgery.
Hookworm in Dogs: Signs, Treatment & Prevention
Hookworms cause gastrointestinal upset in otherwise healthy adult dogs but can be fatal for puppies. Today, the Torrance Companion Animal Hospital vets share facts about hookworms in dogs and how these problematic parasites can be treated or prevented.
Importance of Parasite Control in Dogs
Parasites are a constant danger to your dog that can range from an annoyance to life-threatening. In this post, the Torrance vets will go over some of the parasites that your dog is at risk of contracting and why it is so important to prevent the infection and practice parasite control.
Anesthesia for Dogs
Most dogs are given anesthesia when they are spayed or neutered, and the majority of them will require it at least once throughout their lives. Our dogs may require anesthesia as part of a surgery or procedure. Today, our Torrance vets discuss what you should know about anesthesia for dogs.
Diagnostic Imaging For Your Dog or Cat
Diagnostic imaging is an exceptional tool used by our Torrance vets to help us pinpoint the cause, extent, or seriousness of your pet's illness or injury. Depending on your pet's condition, the type of diagnostic imaging used will vary. Below are a few of the tests that your vet may recommend to help diagnose or treat your dog or cat.
Rabies in Dogs
What is rabies in dogs and when should your dog have the vaccine? In this post, our Torrance vets discuss how often dogs need these shots, potential side effects, and more.
Understanding Blood Tests for Dogs
We understand that it can be upsetting to take your pet for a blood test. To help ease your concerns, our Torrance vets are here to help explain blood tests for dogs.
Why Does my Pet Need a Urinalysis?
At Torrance Companion Animal Hospital, we believe strongly in educating our clients so they can be the best possible pet owners. So today, our Torrance vets will discuss urinalysis for dogs and cats, as well as how to understand your pet's urinalysis results so you can make the best decisions regarding their medical care.