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 […]
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 […]
Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs and Cats
What is Pulmonary Hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) is high blood pressure in the arteries leading in and out of your pet’s lungs. If the high blood pressure becomes too severe, it can cause disease and failure of the right side of the heart. Generally speaking, PHT is a sign resulting from another disease that the […]
Understanding Kidney Failure in Companion Cats and Dogs
If you have found your way here, you probably have a pet who has been diagnosed with chronic kidney failure or insufficient kidney function and you want to know what that means and what you should be doing to return your pet to health or to maintain your pet in good condition. In fact, the […]
Kneecap displacement (Patellar Luxation) in Dogs Ranges in Severity
Patella luxation, or knee dislocation, can range in severity from a patella that can be luxated (dislocated) only in extreme extension and then snaps readily into place, to a patella that is permanently luxated medially (toward the center of the dog’s body). One of the causes of patella luxation is an abnormal shape of the […]
Urinary Incontinence in Companion Pets and How it’s Different from Inappropriate Urination to a UTI
When an older house trained house pet begins urinating inappropriately, many owner confuse this and call it urinary incontinence. Differentiating incontinence from other issues is important as the different causes have very different treatments. Incontinence occurs when, often due to age or female dogs spayed young, when a weak bladder sphincter is present. Often this […]
Urinary Obsrtriction in Cats – Part of Our Series on Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease
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 […]