Why is My Cat Third Eyelid Showing All of a Sudden? You have the best cat, one you check every single day, to just about make sure that he has the brightest eyes and the warmest belly to curl up into and so you go one day as most days check his face. His eyes…
Signs Your Cat is in Heat and How to Calm Her? The suddenly yowling, needy, clingy kitty If your usually composed and quiet cat suddenly becomes the loudest, most demanding attention seeker you’ve ever known possibly meowing nonstop and chasing your legs like she’s lost her mind then it’s likely your girl is “in heat,”…
Why is My Cat Yapping or Meowing at the Wall? This is one of the most common and baffling question I, as a veterinarian, field from concerned pet parents: “Why is my cat yapping or meowing at the wall?” If you’re on the receiving end of this unusual chorus of meows and chirps, you are…
How to Treat Ear Hematoma in Cats Without Surgery? Among my top patient inquiries are when the “fluffy” of the “flap,” also called an “ear pad,” grows out of a cat’s ears all of a sudden. They’ve all heard their beloved, fuzzy animal will probably need an surgical procedure in order to set things right…
Why Does My Dog Breath Smell Like Fish? We’ve all been there you reach over for that snuggle and all of a sudden your dog’s mouth is wafting out this. Smell, something a little like bait store. We know it’s funny to call it “doggie breath,” but if your pup’s mouth has a fishy odor…
Can You Give a Dog Pepto Bismol for an Upset Stomach? Yes, technically you can give a dog Pepto Bismol in an attempt to treat a mild upset tummy, but that does come with some serious caveats, and you should never do this without first consulting your veterinarian. Here, we give you an in-depth look…
Why is My Dog Suddenly Scared of the Ceiling Fan? The situation is quite frustrating and confusing to say the least: your furry friend, whom you had for years without an issue, starts barking, growling or even shaking every time your ceiling fan is turned on. It seems like you have a new, different dog….
How to Treat Kennel Cough in Dogs Naturally? That honk is there anything that’s more startling to hear come from your dog’s throat? A lot of times, that hallmark “goose honk” is the sound of kennel cough, a contagious respiratory disease that really goes gangbusters when dogs come together in such places as boarding kennels,…
Why Does My Dog Keep Licking His Private Parts? Ah, the classic dog moment everyone is all-too-familiar with sitting at home with friends, and your dog starts intensely washing down “the goods.” Aside from a little awkwardness, your dog’s concentrated self-licking is a sign that something needs attention! There’s a difference between a quick clean…
Signs Your Dog Has a Blocked Anal Gland. As a veterinarian, one of the most common (and let’s be honest, smelly) issues I see in practice is blocked anal glands. Such a distressing state for your pet, and upsetting when you learn why that they might end up this way but rest assured… this guide…