What to Look for When Examining Your Cat’s Teeth
It’s easy to recognize if your cat has a broken leg, but how about a broken tooth? You would think pets would stop eating when they had oral problems. Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. By the time most owners recognize oral disease in their pets, the problem is chronic and progressive. So what […]
The Coughing Cat
Cats do a lot of things that pet owners seems to get used to, coughing, vomiting etc. This topic is focused on coughing cats, and coughing just like vomiting isn’t normal. The first question to ask yourself is, if the cough wet or dry? Wet coughs can be pneumonia or fluid in the lungs. Dry […]
Kidney Failure in Animals Houston Heights
Whether the pet is brought in sick or whether the condition is discovered incidentally on routine lab work, the diagnosis of kidney failure can come as a shock. It does not help that the term kidney failure sounds dramatic and evokes images of on-going sickness, expensive hospitalization, and doom. In fact, the term kidney failure […]
Eyes – The Windows to the Soul
There’s more to that expression than meets the eye – pun most definitely intended. A clear iris, white non-vascular sclera (the whites of the eye) are indicators of good health. Systemic disease such as infection, inflammatory illnesses, endocrine disorders like diabetes and cancer can manifest as a condition known as uveitis, which lead to pain […]
Kennel Cough in The Houston Heights
Kennel cough is an infectious bronchitis of dogs characterized by a harsh, hacking cough that most people describe as sounding like “something stuck in my dog’s throat.” This bronchitis may be of brief duration and mild enough to warrant no treatment at all or it may progress all the way to a life-threatening pneumonia depending […]
Indoor / Outdoor Cats, the Feline Call of the Wild
A good number of companion cats spend some of their lives outdoors. The benefit of allowing cats outside may be controversial for some cat owners along with veterinary healthcare providers. Regardless of anyone’s feelings, the fact remains that many pet cats spend part of their lives outdoors. And the kitties aren’t complaining. For pet owners with indoor […]
Heatstroke in Dogs Houston Heights Vet
Body temperature may be elevated because of an infection (fever), but it may also increase because of hot and/or humid conditions outside. An increased body temperature caused by environmental conditions is commonly referred to as hyperthermia, heatstroke, and heat prostration. Hyperthermia may be a life-threatening condition, and does require immediate treatment. A dog’s normal […]
Urban Animal Turns One This Weekend! Celebrate With Us!
URBAN ANIMAL TURNS ONE THIS WEEKEND CELEBRATE WITH US! Join us for fun, food and beverages Monday April 2nd from 6pm until the cats stop meowing (or 8-ish!) Celebratory cat and dog treats for the first 20 to arrive WHERE? URBAN ANIMAL VETERINARY HOSPITAL THE ORANGE BUILDING ON YALE STREET
Ligament Tears in Dogs in The Houston Heights
The knee is a fairly complicated joint. It consists of the femur above, the tibia below, the kneecap (patella) in front, and the bean-like fabellae behind. Chunks of cartilage called the medial and lateral menisci fit between the femur and tibia like cushions. An assortment of ligaments holds everything together, allowing the knee to bend […]
Growing Puppy Nutrition in Houston Heights
With the proliferation of small-breed, large breed-specific and all-life-stage diets, it’s sometimes difficult to know what is marketing hype and what the veterinary community recommends. The choices can impact the puppy’s health in years to come, so it’s best to understand the recommendations so you can make an informed choice. First and foremost, talk to […]