Understanding Bloat (GDV): The Emergency Every Dog Owner Fears A playful evening can suddenly turn frightening when your dog's belly suddenly looks swollen. They may begin pacing, retching, and drooling. These are often the first signs of bloat, or gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), one of the most dangerous emergencies in dogs. If left untreated, it can [...]
Post-Surgical Recovery in Pets: What to Watch For and When ICU Care Is Needed Omega Veterinary Group | San Mateo, California Bringing your pet home after surgery can be a relief, but the real work for you often begins after the procedure is over. Post-operative care is one of the most important factors in a [...]
Pet Emergency Prep: How to Financially Plan for Urgent Veterinary Care No one expects an emergency trip to the veterinarian. But when it happens, it can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with urgent decisions, high emotions, and unplanned expenses. From broken bones to sudden illness, veterinary emergencies can arise at any time. Knowing how to [...]
From Toy to Trouble: How Swallowed Objects Become Veterinary Emergencies Your pet ate something they shouldn’t have - what now? A sock disappears from the laundry, a pacifier vanishes from the floor, or the dog swipes a kebab from the counter. Families often wonder: is this just a stomach upset, or the start of something [...]
From Stable to Scary: ER Crises in Pets With Chronic Illness Stability with a chronic condition can feel like success, until it isn’t. Medications go into the organizer, the prescription diet arrives on schedule, and life feels steady. Then work gets busy. A few doses are late. Bloodwork slips because your pet looks fine. Diseases [...]
Dog Park Safety: How to Keep Your Bay Area Pup Protected Watching a dog race across an open field, tongue out and tail wagging, is pure joy. In the Bay Area, off-leash parks make that scene possible every day, yet those same spaces can introduce hazards that lead straight to the emergency room—bites, foxtail injuries, [...]
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common and challenging conditions seen in older cats and dogs. It develops gradually, and continues to worsen as your pet ages. Pets with CKD often face sudden setbacks like vomiting, anemia, loss of appetite, or dramatic changes in hydration that can quickly become life-threatening. These acute [...]
Accidents can happen in an instant. A dog slipping out the front door, a fight breaking out at the dog park, a cat falling from a balcony, or a pet landing on a sharp stick during a walk- all of these situations can lead to severe trauma. When these emergencies occur, quick recognition and access [...]
From First Aid Kits to Action Plans: How to Be Ready for Pet Emergencies No one wants to picture an emergency with their pet, but reality often has other plans. One moment your cat is lounging by the window or your dog is playing in the yard, and the next, they are struggling to breathe [...]
Life in San Mateo offers vibrant, pet-friendly living—but the city environment also comes with unique hazards that can put your pet’s safety at risk. At Omega Veterinary Group, we understand how much your pet means to you, and we’re here to help you stay ahead of the most common urban threats, from the pavement beneath [...]
