The Blocked Cat: A True Feline Emergency

The Blocked Cat: A True Feline Emergency

The Blocked Cat: A True Feline Emergency The term “blocked cat” refers to a cat with an obstruction that prevents him from being able to urinate. Due to their anatomy, this is almost exclusively a problem of male, as opposed to female, cats. It can quickly become a...
Mange in Dogs and Cats

Mange in Dogs and Cats

Mange in Dogs and Cats Mange is the term used to describe the condition caused by a mite infestation. Mites are a type of four-legged parasite. While often confused for insects, they are more closely related to spiders and ticks. Many different skin conditions can...
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease

Intervertebral Disc Disease Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a condition that affects the spinal column of dogs. It occurs when the discs between the vertebrae bulge or rupture. The condition causes pain, nerve damage, and sometimes, paralysis. The spine is...
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats Many of us have, or know someone who has, diabetes. We may be familiar with using insulin injections to manage the condition or with symptoms that the disease may not be well regulated. Diabetes also occurs in dogs and cats. Since...
Canine Flu: Should Your Dog be Vaccinated?

Canine Flu: Should Your Dog be Vaccinated?

Can my dog get the flu? I have recently received many questions regarding canine influenza (“dog flu”) virus and vaccine. Canine influenza is a relatively newly identified disease. Various outbreaks have occurred in the United States since 2004. Two strains of the...