Causes of rectal bleeding in the dog
Dogs can have blood on the stool for a variety of reasons. One of the most common reasons include colitis (inflammation of the colon). Colitis can arise from several things including bacterial overgrowth, parasitism, inflammatory bowl disease, or food allergy. Other issues that can cause blood from the rectum or feces is a foreign body,cancer […]
Spaying your Female Dog
Surgical sterilization of the female dog, commonly referred to as spaying, is one of the most significant aspects of female dog care an owner can provide. The benefits to the dog far outweigh simply not having puppies, though as pet over-population looms as a societal problem, it is important to be part of the solution rather […]
Adoption Event and Meeting Gus a Success!
The adoption event including the opportunity to meet with the famous rescue-dog Gus, was a hit! Over 100 people came to see the dogs up for adoption, meet Gus and enjoy free ice cream and face painting. Urban Animal Veterinary Hospital and realtor Hilary Cobb of Keller Willams sponsored the event, which took place in the lot […]
Hyperlipidemia (fat in the blood stream) in Dogs and Cats
Hyperlipidemia is a general term for disorders in which too many fat molecules (called lipids) circulate in the blood. The two most important lipids in pets are cholesterol and triglycerides. Lipids are insoluble, meaning they are not easily dissolved in water. Because blood is a watery substance, in order to move these insoluble lipids around […]
ADOPTION EVENT AT URBAN ANIMAL THIS SUNDAY! Meet Adoption All-Star Gus
On Sunday, April 28, from 1pm to 4 p.m., you can meet local celebrity canine, Gus, at a unique dog adoption event in the Heights. The pet-fest will happen at Urban Animal Veterinary Hospital at 1327 Yale St. and include free ice cream, face painting for children, a tour of the state-of-the-art medical facility, and an […]
Allergies in our companion animals
It’s that time again in Houston! Pollen levels are rising, fleas are reproducing, grass is growing and our canine and feline companions are outside romping around and experiencing the environment. And just like people, it’s the season for allergy flare-ups! Atopic dermatitis in dogs (allergic dermatitis, canine atopy) is a hypersensitivity or over-reaction to a variety […]
Preventing Heartworm Infection in Dogs
Heartworm preventive medications are used to periodically kill larval heartworms that have managed to gain access to the dog’s body. At this point, the products available are intended for monthly use, with the exception of Proheart6 which is a biannual injection. This means each time they are given they kill all the heartworm larvae (stage L3 […]
Aural Hematoma in Dogs and Cats
Why Is An Aural Hematoma A Problem? A hematoma is swelling created by a broken blood vessel after bleeding has occurred inside a tissue. Hematomas in the earflaps (aural hematomas) occur when head shaking breaks a blood vessel within the earflap. The earflap may partially or completely swell with blood. The swelling may be so […]
Adopting a Dog
Adopting a dog means adding a lovable new member to your family, but it’s also a big responsibility. Everyone in your household needs to be on board with the decision to adopt a dog and understand the commitments of time, money, and care that owning a pet entails. If you’re not sure your family is […]
Lymphoma in Dogs
The typical canine lymphoma patient is a middle-aged dog brought to the veterinarian because one or more lumps have been found. The veterinarian rapidly determines that these lumps are actually lymph nodes and that many (if not all) of the peripheral lymph nodes (those near the skin surface) are enlarged and firm. Usually the dog […]