Your dog's cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) acts much the same as a human's ACL and helps your dog's knee to function correctly. If your dog has a torn cruciate your veterinarian may recommend a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) surgery as treatment.
A femoral head ostectomy (FHO) can be an effective way to treat hip problems and restore pain-free mobility in both cats and dogs. In this post, our Clovis vets describe problems that could affect your pet's hip, and what’s involved in FHO surgery.
Heartworm disease is a very serious condition that may result in heart failure, lung disease and damage to other internal organs resulting in death for Clovis dogs, cats and ferrets. Here, our veterinary team explains why prevention is key.
Getting your pet their annual fecal exam at your veterinarian's office is the best way to keep your pet and your family safe from the threat of intestinal parasites. Annually administered fecals give your Clovis vets a chance to check for these parasites before more serious conditions arise.
Fleas are the most common external parasite in the world and are capable of making your pet absolutely miserable. If not promptly treated, this may even cause infections and serious diseases. Here, our Clovis vets explain signs of fleas and what to do if your pet has them.
Family Pet Hospital is always accepting new patients! Our experienced vets are passionate about the health and well-being of Clovis dogs and cats. Contact us today to get started!
