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Common Liver Diseases in Cats
Your cat’s liver is a vital organ that is sensitive to damage and disease. For this reason, it’s important to recognize early signs of illness in your cat so that he can be treated quickly. Continue…
Your Pet’s Heart: A Guide to Understanding Heart Health in Dogs and Cats
Have you ever considered what an important function the heart serves? The heart beats continuously to move blood throughout the body, every day, all day for the entirety of your pet’s life. This…
What is the pancreas and why is it important?
The pancreas is a long, flat organ that is located in the abdomen along the small intestines near the right, cranial (front) part of the abdomen. This little organ has big responsibilities in…
Dental and Oral Anatomy in Cats
Understanding the normal anatomy and appearance of your cat’s mouth can help you notice when something is abnormal. In this article, we’ll discuss the important structures in and around your cat’s…
5 Interesting Facts About Your Cat’s Digestive System
Anyone who loves cats knows they’re a unique animal in many ways. But do you know what makes their digestive tract unique from other pets? Keep reading to find out!
How to Recognize and Treat Pancreatitis in Cats
Pancreatitis in cats can be a difficult disease to diagnose and treat. It can involve many parts of the digestive tract and mimic other diseases. Learn more about pancreatitis in cats, symptoms to…
Examining and Caring for Your Pet’s Ears
Have you ever wondered why your pet can hear sounds that you can’t? It’s true that dogs and cats have much more sensitive hearing than we do. Keep reading to learn more about your pet’s ears, how…
The Importance of Kidney Health and Function in Dogs and Cats
Dogs and cats, like all mammals, have kidneys that perform many vital life functions. Keeping these organs healthy and recognizing early signs of disease can help your pet live a long, happy life.…
A Rover By Any Other Name
Our study of 100 years of American animal records reveals how the nation has named its pets throughout recent history.
COVID-19 Update: Keeping You and Your Pets Safe
There are definitely more questions than answers when it comes to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), better known as the COVID-19 virus. COVID-19 has only just turned a year old.…
Lumps and Bumps on Dogs and Cats
Could my pet have an infection? Allergic reaction? Splinter? Tumor? The answer is YES to all of the above or something else… In this article, we’ll touch briefly on some causes of lumps and bumps or…
Changes to Expect in My Senior Cat
It may be normal for some cats to begin slowing down as early as 7 years of age. Other changes may be signs of more serious problems that need treatment. Read on to learn about expected health and…
What happens when my pet has their teeth cleaned?
Did your vet tell you that your pet needs a dental cleaning under anesthesia, with possible extractions? This is a common recommendation because dental disease is the number one disease diagnosed in…
Osteosarcoma in Dogs and Cats
Osteosarcoma is the most common form of bone tumor in dogs and cats. It’s more common in large breeds but can develop in any size dog. These tumors typically form on the long bones of the leg, but…
False Pregnancy in Cats
Do you have an adult unspayed female cat that you’re concerned may be experiencing a false pregnancy? While somewhat common in dogs, false pregnancies (also called pseudopregnancy or pseudocyesis)…
My dog has Cushing’s disease. What does this mean?
Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is a condition that develops in dogs and uncommonly, in cats too. Although this sounds like a complicated medical condition, in this article,…
Tooth Fractures in Cats
Accidents happen! Unfortunately, a cat can break a tooth quite easily. If this happens to your pet, it’s important to have a vet assess the tooth as soon as possible. Here’s why!
Causes of Limping in Cats
Is your cat limping? Is the leg swollen and he won’t put any weight on it? Has your cat stopped jumping up onto the bed? All of these scenarios indicate a lameness problem that can happen to cats of…
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