If your cat is getting older and starting to slow done, you may be wondering when your cat is considered a senior. Today our Ferguson Animal Hospital vets explain how to spot the signs of aging and when your cat is considered a senior.
If you’re the proud pet parent of a new puppy, our North Providence vets will tell you everything you should know about what to do to prepare for your puppy's first visit and what will happen when you take your puppy to its first vet visit.
If your dog is booked to have an x-ray (radiograph) you may be wondering how the appointment will work and how you can prepare. Below, our North Providence vets share what you can expect when you bring your dog to us for an x-ray.
Bringing home a new kitten is both a joyful celebration and a big responsibility. To help you to provide your kitten with a great start to a long and healthy life, check out the tips below from ourNorth Providence vets.
At Ferguson Animal Hospital, we believe strongly in educating our clients so they can be the best possible pet owners. So today, our North Providence vets will discuss urinalysis for dogs and cats and how to understand your pet's urinalysis results so you can make the best decisions regarding their medical care.
We understand that when your veterinarian recommends a blood test it can cause concern. Today, our North Providence vets explain some of the reasons we would request a blood test and some of the information that it reveals about your dog's health.
Many pet owners have questions when a vet recommends an ultrasound like, what exactly is an ultrasound and how can it help your pet? Our North Providence vets explain how ultrasound scans are performed on pets in our in-house veterinary diagnostic lab.
Diagnostic imaging is an exceptional tool used by our North Providence 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 vets may recommend to help diagnose or treat your dog or cat.
Have you noticed your cat's eyes have started to cloud over? This may be a sign that your cat is developing cataracts in its eyes. Today, our North Providence vets will provide you with information on cataracts in cats and what to look out for.
Dogs tend to eat things they shouldn't which can cause intestinal blockages. Intestinal blockages (obstructions) are relatively common issues seen by our North Providence vets. Here we look at the causes and symptoms of this very serious condition, as well as the surgery that could save your dog's life.
Ferguson Animal Hospital is accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of North Providence companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.