posted: Jul. 14, 2023.

Flea & Tick Prevention: Keeping Your Pets Safe from Fleas & Ticks If your pets spend time outdoors, they are at risk of encountering fleas and ticks. These small but formidable Read more

posted: Jul. 07, 2023.

Toxic Ingestion and Poison  At St. Francis Hospital for Animals, our veterinary center in Oakdale, NY, we believe that the bond you share with your pet is special. Our dedicated team Read more

posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

Dealing with a Pet Emergency after a Fight  As a pet owner in Oakdale, you want to keep your furry friend safe from harm. Unfortunately, sometimes accidents happen, and your pet Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

At St. Francis Hospital for Animals, we're on a mission to help pets feel their best and look their best. If your pet is suffering from hair loss, dry skin, Read more

posted: Oct. 17, 2022.

Waiting for your pet's surgery to conclude can be stressful. You want to ensure your pet is in good hands and will be well taken care of during the procedure. Read more

posted: May 25, 2022.

When it comes to keeping your pet healthy, include your pet's ears. Just like you take optimal care of your pet's skin, eyes and teeth, don't forget the ears because Read more

posted: Apr. 21, 2022.

Is your pet whining or tilting its head? These may be signs that your pet is suffering from an ear infection. At St. Francis Hospital for Animals, we are here Read more

posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Congratulations on your new puppy or kitten! With luck, you will be able to share life and love with your new pet for many years to come. Start that journey Read more

posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

Pets have a talent for getting into trouble. They roll around in toxic materials and eat what they shouldn’t. When your pet shows the symptoms of being poisoned, contact an Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2021.

You and your vet have decided your beloved pet needs surgery. You’re sure to have a lot of questions. St. Francis Hospital for Animals in Oakdale, NY, has put together Read more

posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Cold weather is a major annoyance for people, but do you ever think about what the cold might feel like for a pet? Dry air and wet weather can lead Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2021.

If your dog only vomits once, that’s normal. What’s not normal is if your dog shows any other symptoms other than vomiting, or if the vomiting is constant, if there Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

Whether you're a cat person or a dog person, all pet owners can agree on one thing. Pets are part of the family. And as family members, their health is Read more

posted: Mar. 09, 2021.

Heartworm Disease Prevention and Treatment Heartworms are a parasite that grows and lives inside the heart and pulmonary artery. Heartworms mainly attack dogs but can also affect cats. A simple bite Read more

posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets Modern veterinary vaccines are your ticket to protecting your pet and other pets in your community from life-threatening illnesses. At St. Francis Hospital for Animals, Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

Why Dental Hygiene is Important For Pets Do you want to protect your precious animal from dental diseases? Visit St. Francis Hospital for Animals in Oakdale for thorough teeth cleaning and Read more