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…

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…

Dog next to urine 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…

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…

Normal urinary tract showing kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This is called a half shell view as if the tract were opened vertically for viewing. Illustration by Wendy Brooks The…

This dog is hot and panting As the weather in Houston heats up, this is the time for canine pet owners to think about heat stroke (or over heating their…

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…

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…

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…

When a traumatic injury occurs to your pet it is important to get to a veterinary facility and also transport your pet safely and reduce further harm.  Improper technique when…