Our Blog

As temperatures continue to dip, we can’t forget that if we’re affected by the wintry weather, then our pets are too. Here are six tips to help keep your furry friends safe this winter. 1. Limit outside time If you can, try to limit the time...

You may have heard about the recent outbreak of a new type of dog flu affecting pets across the country. This highly contagious and, for some dogs, potentially serious respiratory infection is called canine influenza virus H3N2, or CIV H3N2 for short. Chances are, if your...

Your pets will enjoy these yummy treats for the holidays! ...

While certainly one of the most fulfilling (and delicious) times of the year, the winter holidays create a number of hazards in the home. Oaklawn & Cranston Animal Hospitals are happy to share some useful tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season. Keep people food...

We would first like to thank Dr. Courtney and her staff for welcoming us with open arms and for offering us a place for our animals. We have been getting settled in and have been holding our open adoption hours here at The Cranston Animal...

While certainly one of the most fulfilling (and delicious) times of the year, Thanksgiving brings a number of safety hazards into the home. Oaklawn & Cranston Animal Hospitals are happy to share some useful information to keep your pet safe this Thanksgiving. Keep people food out of...

By: Dr. Honorata Lenk Penn Hip is an x-ray technique developed by the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School of Medicine for early screening of dogs for degenerative joint disease (DJD) and osteoarthritis (OA). The study consists of a set of three x-rays, which can be done on puppies...

Does your female, spayed dog have annoying Urinary Accidents in the house? We may be able to help at little to no charge to you. Oaklawn Animal Hospital is participating in a major pharmaceutical company's Clinical Study for a new drug to treat Urinary Incontinence (accidents). If...

In Rhode Island, autumn is associated with increased cases of parvo. Due to the recent upswing in confirmed parvovirus related deaths, we wanted to reiterate the importance of getting your dog vaccinated. Canine parvovirus type 2, more commonly known as parvo, is an extremely dangerous disease...

Halloween brings a number of hazards into the home. Here are a few important safety tips to ensure your pet is safe and happy on this spookiest of holidays. Festive candy containing large amounts of chocolate, peanut butter, raisins or currents are toxic to pets. Ingesting...