PETS Referral Center Blogs
We love educating our clients, so we have curated and shared posts filled with helpful information regarding pet care.
Veterinary Blog
Golden Retriever Uveitis
Golden Retriever Uveitis Golden Retrievers are at risk for a breed-related intraocular inflammation called Golden Retriever Pigmentary Uveitis. This is a chronic, insidious inflammatory condition where the prognosis is much better if it is identified early in the...
How to flush eyes, add drops and apply ointment
How to flush the eyes
How to take photos of the eye
How to take photos of the eye
Hidden Hazards: Protecting Your Pets from Everyday Toxins
Hidden Hazards: Protecting Your Pets from Everyday Toxins As pet parents, we vigilantly protect our furry friends from harm, but despite our best efforts, common household items can pose serious health risks to our beloved animals. Pets are naturally curious...
Commonly Treated Conditions
Medical and surgical management of vision impairing cataracts Medical and surgical management of corneal ulcers Dry eye therapy We offer advanced imaging such as ocular/eye ultrasound, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and electroretinography (ERG) Medical management of...
Reasons to see a veterinary ophthalmologist
Your pet’s eye disease is unclear Your pet’s eye condition is not responding to initial therapy You are interested in seeking more information on cataract surgery Your pet has diabetes and you would like to learn about associated eye diseases (cataract and dry eye)...
Eye Education with Dr. Zarfoss
hosted by Berkeley Humane featuring our ophthalmologist Mitzi Zarfoss
How to tell if your pet’s eye problem is urgent
Your pet’s primary care veterinarian recommends urgent referral Your pet is squinting (a sign of irritation or pain) and currently not on eye medication Your pet is squinting and the treatment plan already in place has not led to improvement in the time interval you...
MEDICATIONS AND REFILLS
Medications: Some medications are filled directly from PETS and some are prescribed from outside compounding pharmacies and shipped to your house. PETS does not ship medications Medication refills: -Please request a refill 5-7 business days prior to running out of the...
BASIC ONCOLOGY CLIENT INFORMATION
Oncology hours and contact: Oncology hours: Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm PETS general phone number: 510-548-6684 Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time for parking and completion of check-in forms. PETS Emergency Service is open 24-7 in case of an...