Pain and inflammation often underlie pet health conditions and hold pets back from the activities they enjoy. Laser therapy is a drug-free treatment that is making waves in veterinary medicine by providing pets with quick, non-invasive relief from various issues. The Aloha Veterinary Hospital team explains laser therapy, how it works, and how it can [...]
Springtime can trigger allergies in people and pets that can lead to hay fever in humans and itchy, irritated skin in pets. Pollen, mold, dust mites, and other allergens cause significant discomfort and affect your pet's quality of life. Understanding and managing seasonal allergies can help reduce your pet’s discomfort. The Aloha Veterinary Hospital team [...]
There comes a time in most pets’ lives when surgery is necessary to prevent or correct health problems that can affect quality of life or longevity. All surgery comes with risks, which can include bleeding, infection, or incision problems. Modern anesthesia and surgery techniques, which include minimally invasive approaches, improve surgical safety and outcomes. The [...]
Female dogs used for breeding or left intact for other reasons are at risk of developing reproductive issues, including cancer, infections, unwanted pregnancy, or problems giving birth. Our Aloha Veterinary Hospital team recommends spay surgery for female dogs, which can significantly reduce or eliminate the health risks associated with female hormones. Our hospital performs spay [...]
Veterinarians recommend spay surgery for dogs and cats because the procedure significantly reduces the risk of serious reproductive conditions, potentially adding healthy years to your furry pal’s life. The traditional spay involves removing a pet’s ovaries and uterus through a medium to large abdominal incision; however, today’s pet owners have more options. Minimally invasive spay [...]
Veterinarians recommend spaying and neutering dogs and cats because these sterilization procedures can eliminate the risk of serious reproductive health issues, including cancer and life-threatening infections. Traditional spay surgery involves a relatively long incision and an open-abdomen surgical approach in which the ovaries and uterus are removed. In recent years, minimally invasive spay options have [...]
Age is not a disease, but an aging pet is more likely to develop diseases that significantly impact their quality of life (QOL). To relieve their old friends’ suffering, some pet owners often decide to humanely euthanize their pets. Knowing when to take this step is difficult because you cannot know your pet’s wishes, but [...]
Swimming pools, rivers, lakes, ponds, and oceans tempt your dog to take a cooling dip when temperatures soar. Swimming is a fun activity that provides dogs relief from the summer heat while engaging them mentally and physically. However, the activity poses some inherent risks. Most dogs understand how to swim, but they need to learn [...]
The back-to-school season seems to come around more quickly every year. This is especially true for pets, who can’t understand why all those fun summer activities had to end abruptly, and they suddenly have to deal with new schedules and their human family’s absence. These transitions can cause pets significant stress and anxiety, and can [...]
Welcoming home a new kitten is a wonderful experience, and you are likely thinking about all the cozy cuddles and frisky pounces the two of you will share rather than how to set them up for a long, healthy, and happy life. Read our Aloha Veterinary Hospital team’s tips to learn how to enjoy all [...]