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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Ectopic Ureter – A Cause of Urinary Incontinence
In previous posts I wrote about variety of urinary tract problems, including tumors of the urinary bladder and protein losing nephropathy (PLN). This week I wanted to share information about another urinary issue – ectopic ureter. I hope you find the post interesting and informative. Happy reading! Ectopic Ureter –…
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Hematuria in Dogs & Cats – When Your Pet Pees Blood
If you’re like me, you don’t monitor every elimination your dog or cat makes. You don’t observe every urination. Yet at some point in a pet’s life, they will inevitably develop blood in their urine. This is a condition called hematuria. It’s actually pretty common, so I wanted to dedicate…
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Fever in Dogs & Cats – Figuring Out Why Your Pet is Burning Up!
Just like you and me, animals develop fevers, and they do so for a wide variety of reasons. A prevailing belief among pet parents is dogs and cats with fevers need antibiotics. Yet, this is not true. So, this week I wanted to get back to some basics and explains…
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Histoplasmosis in Dogs & Cats – A Funky Fungal Infection
When people hear the word infection, the majority think only about bacteria. Unfortunately, there are many different types of infectious organisms, including protozoal, parasites, and fungi. This week I’m sharing some information about a relatively common fungal infection called histoplasmosis. This organism can wreak havoc if not identified and treated…
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Lilies and Cats – Be Aware of These Poisonous Plants in Our Furry Felines
Easter is just around the corner in many parts of the world. With this holiday comes a bounty of delectable sweet treats and gorgeous flower arrangements. Indeed, there aren’t many things that are more stunning that fully bloomed Easter lilies. Unfortunately, those plants and many lilies are exceeding toxic to cats. Given the…
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Leptospirosis in Dogs – A Bugger of a Bacterial Infection
In the northern hemisphere we are entering the Summer season. Warmer months bring an increased risk for various health concerns for our dogs, including infectious diseases. This week I share information about a potentially lethal bacterial infection called leptospirosis. I believe you will find the topic especially relevant, and therefore, I hope you…