Cardiac Disease in the Feline Patient
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in cats today. Cardiomyopathy means heart (cardio) muscle (myo) disease (pathy). Other cardiomyopathies in cats that you may hear your veterinarian discuss are: Dilated cardiomyopathy Restrictive cardiomyopathy Unclassified cardiomyopathy Dilated Cardiomyopathy Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) used to be a much more common disease in cats than it is […]
Chronic Bronchitis in Dogs is Not Infectious
Definition and Causes Chronic bronchitis means a non-infectious, inflammatory condition affecting the lining (mucosa) of the large airways (the trachea and bronchi) that results in a cough that is present for more than two months. In most cases, the specific cause of chronic bronchitis in dogs is not identified. Chronic bronchitis is neither infectious nor contagious […]
Heat Stroke – How to Prevent and what to do
Houston is hot – it’s especially hot June through Auguist. This is when we really need to pay attention to our companion animals when they go outside. Dogs, unlike people, can’t get rid of heat by swaeting. The only way they can cool down is to pant. In very hot temperatures for any length of […]
Vomiting or Regurgitation in Dogs and Cats – What’s the Difference?
Vomiting is when the contents of the stomach and upper intestine are forcefully ejected; regurgitation occurs when contents of the mouth, pharynx, or esophagus are expelled. For example, dogs with megaesophagus regurgitate; the food comes back up from the esophagus. The most notable signs of vomiting are nausea and abdominal heaving. Pets that are nauseated tend to […]
Bronchitis in Dogs – Why is my dog coughing?
What is Bronchitis? Most of us have heard of bronchitis and most of us have probably suffered from it at some point. The bronchi are the larger airways through which air is moved throughout the lungs. The trachea (windpipe) brings air from the throat down into the chest and branches into two mainstem bronchi, one […]
Biting Puppies and Kittens
Bringing home a new puppy or kitten can be a fun and exciting experience. However, the learning and development process for puppies and kittens can be challenging. Biting is a common issue for young pets and is a part of their development. However, it needs to be addressed properly. Why Do Puppies and Kittens Bite? […]
Buying a Puppy
Note: The following was written for people looking for Labrador retriever puppies, so the medical issues raised are specifically for Labs. Learn about any medical conditions in the breed you’re interested in and find out what, if any, health clearances are appropriate.) Remember you are adding a new member to your family for the next […]
Fleas: A Familiar Pest in Houston
Although there are over 2000 flea species in the world, pet owners should be concerned with only one: Ctenocephalides felis, the cat flea. This is the flea that we find on our pets (cats, dogs, rabbits, and other species) in 99.9 percent of cases. In order to understand how to control the damage caused by this tiny […]
Toxoplasmosis in Cats
Toxoplasmosis and Human Pregnancy What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is the disease syndrome caused by a protozoan organism called Toxoplasma gondii. It affects most animals – most notably sheep, cats, and humans – but even insects, fish, and earthworms may be carriers. Because of the risk to an unborn child, many medical doctors go so far as […]
COVID-19 And Your Pet
The information below is adopted from the full access site VeterinaryPartner.com It was written in March prior to the positive COVID testing of a domestic cat in Belgium, a dog in Hong Kong, 2 cats in NY state and some tigers and lions in the Bronx Zoo. The article does speak thoroughly on the unique […]