If you were to ask a group of veterinary professionals to share what brings pets into their clinics most often, many would say that for dogs, it’s skin conditions (or eating stuff they’re not supposed to!), and for cats, it’s urinary problems. Cats are especially prone to a condition called FLUTD, which stands for “Feline […]
Love Does Not Equal Food: The Pet Obesity Epidemic
As pet parents, there isn’t much we wouldn’t do for our pets. Americans spend approximately $60 billion per year on vaccinations, veterinary care, heartworm prevention, food, toys, and professional services, all meant to ensure our pets’ health and happiness. But what if one of the things we offer them on a daily basis actually has […]
Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
Heart disease is currently the leading cause of death in humans, causing about 600,000 deaths every year in the United States alone. But did you know that dogs and cats can also suffer from heart disease? Although not nearly as common in pets as it is in people, heart disease is still a serious medical […]
My Veterinarian Recommends a Biopsy – Now What?
Few things seem to strike more fear into the hearts of pet parents than hearing these words from your veterinarian: “I’m recommending a biopsy.” The fact is, many pets at some point in their lives will undergo a biopsy procedure. As pets get older, their chances of developing abnormal growths and/or cancer increases. A biopsy […]
Valley Fever in Cats: Jasper’s Story
I still remember it like it was yesterday. The day back in 2004 when I looked at my then 3-year old orange and white tabby cat Jasper and thought “Uh-oh.” Nothing looked blatantly wrong, exactly, it’s just that I knew something wasn’t quite…right. Up until that day, Jasper had always been a healthy, rambunctious, playful […]