Dogs tear ligaments in their stifles, otherwise known as the knees. The most common ligament injured is called the cranial cruciate ligament. In people, the equivalent ligament is the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. Occasionally, the cranial cruciate ligament is injured after a pet abruptly changes direction while exercising/running. Most commonly,…
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Gastrointestinal Ulceration in Cats & Dogs
Cats and dogs can develop gastrointestinal ulceration just like you and me. For this week’s post, I’m sharing more information about this relatively common condition to raise awareness. I hope you find the information insightful. Happy reading! What causes gastrointestinal ulceration? The wall of the gastrointestinal tract has four layers.…
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Hypertension: When Blood Pressure is Too High
Anyone who has gone to their own doctor knows blood pressure measurement is routine practice. This is because high blood pressure or hypertension is relatively common and can lead to serious issues if not treated appropriately. Well, the same is true of our cats and dogs. Hypertension is a very…
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Bedside Tests in Veterinary Emergency Rooms
When you to go the emergency room, your medical team performs some non-invasive tests to help assess your clinical condition. Some of these bedside tests are similarly performed in cats and dogs who are presented to veterinary emergency rooms. So, this week I wanted to share some information about these…
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Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) in Dogs & Cats
In previous posts I’ve written about some important neurological conditions that affect our pets, including intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and brain tumors. This week’s post reviews insightful information about another neurological condition called fibrocartilaginous embolism or FCE. I hope you enjoy reading it and will share it with other pet…
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Brain Tumors in Cats & Dogs – What You Need to Know!
Cats and dogs often develop neurologic abnormalities at home for which pet owners bring them to veterinarians for evaluation. Possible causes of neurologic deficits are varied but certainly include brain tumors. This week I’m sharing more information about brain tumors to provide more insight for pet owners. Happy reading! Tell…
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Urinary Incontinence – When Your Pet Leaks Urine
A common problem for which families bring their pet to veterinarians is urinary incontinence or involuntary leakage of urine. This week’s post is dedicated to this medical problem in an effort to increase awareness. I hope you find the information helpful and will share it with other pet owners. Happy…
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Phosphide Intoxication in Cats & Dogs
In recent weeks, the emergency team with whom I work has treated several patients for an uncommon toxicity: zinc and aluminum phosphide. So, this week – in the interest of increasing awareness – I’ve written a post about it. I hope you’ll share it with other pet owners to help…
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Consulting with a Veterinary Specialist – What to Know!
Some of you send me messages asking fantastic questions. This week I’m answering one about consulting with board certified veterinary specialists publicly because I need as many pet owners as possible to know the answer. What’s the question? What tips do you have to help me prepare for my pet’s…
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The Triad of Care – A Healthy Relationship for Your Pet
To those of who read this blog regularly, you know I’m a stalwart advocate of board-certified veterinary specialists. Too often I hear pet owners state “I wish I had known about you sooner.” The fact is the average pet owners usually doesn’t know specialists are available to partner with them…