Hernias in cats typically aren’t serious and can be repaired with surgery - if detected early. In this post, we explain the types of hernias and give some insight about what to expect from cat hernia surgery.
Our canine companions can endure serious pain due to knee injuries. In this post, we explain dog knee surgery procedures and what to expect as they recover.
It may feel alarming to discover your cat is not eating. You may wonder whether your feline friend needs to go to an emergency vet clinic. Here is a list of some common reasons why cats may stop eating, and how to tell if your kitty’s case is an emergency.
You’ve decided it’s time to get a dog. There are many factors to consider when considering a small dogs for young children or apartment living. Though these breeds are small in size, their personalities are larger than life.
One of the most important aspects of health for a dog with diabetes is a consistent diet. In this post, our veterinarians explain dog diabetes and how to plan a diet for a dog with diabetes.
Ultrasounds serve as an invaluable diagnostic tool for veterinarians. By creating amazingly detailed images it improves our veterinarians' ability to make quick and accurate diagnoses. This ability can make the difference between life and death for your pet.
Sometimes a few symptoms that makes your pet seem "off" or 'under the weather" can actually be signs of something bigger. Smitty's mom's observations and quick actions prevented a medical crisis. Smitty could not urinate, he was "blocked". Learn about this medical emergency, what to look for, and what treatment is needed to increase the chance of recovery.
Bladder stones or uroliths are unfortunately a relatively common phenomenon in dogs. They are a stone-like mineral deposit that can form in the bladder and cause urinary issues and pain. Since dogs cannot talk and tell us how they fell, learn how diagnostic tools can aid in determining medical problems and treatment.
When pets have “toilet” accidents, many families assume the problem is behavioral. However, when a dog that was previously house-trained starts to urinate inside the house or a cat starts to urinate outside the litter box, the first thing that should be done is to schedule a visit with their veterinarian. Very often the pet is trying to tell them there may be a physical problem or illness that is causing a change in elimination habits.
Did you know that choosing a cat litter that appeals to you, may actually not appeal to your cat. If your cat is unhappy with your litter choice, it could lead to elimination issues. Learn how to give your cat a choice when picking out litter.