Hyperesthesia in Cats

cat with hyperesthesia

The word hyperesthesia means an increase in sensitivity. If you have a cat with this syndrome you probably know exactly what is meant by this. These cats act as though they have pain from simply being touched; most commonly in the region of the lower back. These cats have skin that twitches at the slightest […]

Degenerative Myelopathy And Progressive Paralysis of Dog’s Hindquarters

dog needing walking assistance

Degenerative myelopathy (also known as DM, German shepherd degenerative myelopathy, or chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy) is a slowly progressive disease that affects the spinal cord and a dog’s ability to walk. DM results in lost coordination of the hind legs, which progresses to weakness and then to paralysis of the hindquarters. What happens is that the […]

What Does it Mean When Your Dog Tremors?

dog tremor

Aside from panting, one of the biggest concerns an owner might mention is that their dog is shaking. For the veterinarian, it’s important to know are the tremors continuous, episodic, repeatable, whole body, just one region and so on. Finding the reason behind tremors is tricky as tremoring occurs for many reasons. The first step […]

Insulin Administration in Dogs

The following article is from VeterinaryPartner by Wendy Brooks, DVM, DAVP Insulin is the injectable medication you use to control your diabetic dog’s blood sugar. When insulin therapy is started, the optimal dose for your pet is unknown and will have to be determined by trial and error. Most dogs will need insulin injections twice […]

Heart Disease and Possible Association with Grain-Free Foods

dog food

Over the last several years, as people have been trying carbohydrate-restricted diets, grain-free foods have become increasingly popular with dog owners. In part, this may be due to human experience on diets such as the Akins diet as well as the newer Keto-diet. Also, people are concerned that their dogs may be allergic to grains. […]

Pilling a Cat

Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 01/01/2001 Date Reviewed/Revised: 08/28/2018 This is Sammie, our model for today. He has volunteered to take an amoxicillin tablet for our demonstration. Our technician Mo will be assisting and she will use a “kitty burrito.” These directions are for a right handed person, so reverse them if you are left handed. The […]

Food Allergy Trials in Dogs

dog allergies

Donna Raditic, DVM Date Published: 02/13/2007 Date Reviewed/Revised: 06/15/2016 Food Allergy Trial Objectives What are some of the signs of a food allergy? How does your veterinarian select a diet for a food allergy trial? What diets are currently available for a food allergy trial? What pitfalls can occur during a food allergy trial? What […]

Distemper (Panleukopenia) in Cats

Distemper (Panleukopenia) in Cats

Most people have heard of feline distemper only because the distemper vaccine represents the core recommended regular immunization for pet cats. Because the vaccine is highly effective, most cat owners do not have a lot of experience with the actual feline distemper infection. Feline distemper (more correctly called panleukopenia) is caused by a parvovirus and […]

How Does Itching Work? Pruritus Diagnostics in Dogs and Cats

cat itching

Pruritus, or itching, in dogs and cats can involve not only scratching but also licking, chewing, or biting at the skin. Pruritus is the most common symptom of skin disease in veterinary medicine. Many conditions can cause pruritus in a pet, including allergies, fleas, and other skin parasites. There are many medications to manage pruritus. However, unless the […]

Get Your Pet Styled – Grooming Now at Urban Animal

Yorkie

Bring out your pet’s signature style at Urban Animal. Our groomer will help put the sheen back into your animal companion’s coat and create a unique look that highlight’s your pet’s charm. Groomer Ruby Qattan brings over 14 years of grooming experience to Urban Animal. From bathing, brushing and blowing to shaving and fancy scissor […]