The diseased lower urinary tract yields the same symptoms regardless of cause. Bloody urine Straining to urinate (can easily be mistaken for straining to defecate) Urinating in unusual places Urinary blockage (almost exclusively a male cat problem) Licking the urinary opening (usually due to pain) A cat with lower urinary tract disease may have some […]

Blocked cats are emergencies Recognizing The Emergency Male cats that strain to urinate, vocalize and potentially have a change in attitude and may vomit are indicating that they may have a urinary obstruction. That means, they can’t urinate enough to empty their bladders. Mucus, crystals and even tiny bladder stones can clump together to form […]

The transitional cell carcinoma (frequently abbreviated to TCC) is a particularly unpleasant malignant tumor of the urinary bladder. In dogs, it usually arises in the lower neck of the bladder, where it is virtually impossible to surgically remove, and causes a partial or complete obstruction to urination. The urethra (which carries urine outside the body) […]

As the weather in Houston heats up, this is the time for canine pet owners to think about heat stroke (or over heating their companion dogs). Often pet owners don’t  realize (or forget) that our furry friends are unable to sweat the way people do. For dogs, that means the only way for them to […]

While not as sexy as the romance and nostalgia of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, there are common themes relating to dedication and perseverance that fit both the book and companion animal care during this unprecedented time. Unfortunately, the health of cat and dog companions doesn’t come to a standstill even when life as we know it does. While […]

Cervical (neck) disk disease is an intervertebral disk pressing on the spinal cord, causing pressure and pain. It’s essentially the same condition as intervertebral disk disease, except it occurs in the neck instead of in the back. Intervertebral disks are located between the vertebrae (bones of the spine). Each disk has two parts, a fibrous outer […]

So pet lovers are aware, during this unprecedented stay-at-home order and the rapid threat of COVID-19, the state of Texas has designated veterinary services as a discipline that is an “essential service.” This means if your pet needs care, he or she is sick, requires vaccinations, medications, emergency treatment or even preventative care such as […]