Preventive care is crucial for protecting your pet against serious diseases. One type of preventive care measure is routine fecal exams to test for parasites. Our Lacey vets talk about why fecal tests are important for pets, what you should do to prepare, and when they are needed.
Tests performed in a veterinary lab can help monitor your cat or dog's health or diagnose conditions affecting their health. Today, our Lacey vets talk about the importance of diagnostic tests for pets and what some of the most common types are that your vet may use to care for your companion.
There may be times when your vet will need to monitor the function of internal organs. Tests such as ECGs, which monitor the heart, help us to do this. Here, our Lacey vets talk about ECGs for pets, what they are, and how they help us to diagnose and treat conditions affecting your dog or cat.
Routine dental care helps prevent your pet from experiencing symptoms of serious oral diseases and dental pain. Here, our Lacey vets share facts about dental X-rays in pets, why your pet would need one, how we perform them for dogs and cats, and more.
From checking in on your pet's overall health to pinpointing a specific issue, imaging techniques can help. Our Lacey vets discuss routine diagnostic imaging tools such as X-ray and CT (CAT) scans for dogs and cats and how they help diagnose and monitor your pet's health.
While you will do everything you can to keep your dog or cat safe, accidents happen, and you likely will experience one sooner or later. In this post, our Lacey vets share some of the signs that you should get your pet to the nearest emergency vet clinic and how to perform first aid before you go.
Any pet parent would be concerned if their dog suddenly has blood in their stool, but it can be relieving to know that it can usually be easily treated by your veterinarian. Here, our Lacey vets share some of the reasons behind blood appearing in your dog's poop and when it may be considered an emergency.
A dog that can't seem to stay on their feet may be experiencing a number of possible conditions or health concerns. Here, our Lacey vets share some reasons why your dog is staggering and falling over and what to do if they can't seem to stand up.
Where toxic substances and poisoning are concerned, timely emergency veterinary care may save your pet's life. In this post, our Lacey vets share the signs and symptoms of poisoning in dogs, and what you should do if you believe your dog has been poisoned.
A dog that can't seem to stay on their feet may be experiencing a number of possible conditions or health concerns. Here, our Lacey vets share some reasons why your dog is staggering and falling over and what to do if they can't seem to stand up.
At Olympia Pet Emergency, you can always access our full complement of emergency services without an appointment. We treat both walk-in patients and referrals for urgent veterinary care.
