Is Cooked Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Better for Dog Constipation?. It’s no fun seeing your dog constipated there can be a myriad of causes. And while many owners say a dollop of pumpkin or sweet potato helps, which is the best choice for a constipated pooch? I get this question a lot and as a…
How to Encourage a Cat With Kidney Issues to Drink Water Naturally One of the most frequent and sorrowful questions a vet gets from cat owners diagnosed with chronic kidney disease is “How do I get my cat to drink more water?”. It’s one of the most fundamental challenges and one of the most important…
Your cat owner, there are few more unwelcome finds than a warm, moist circle on the nice area rug. Doesn’t that just feel like a personal attack? As a veterinarian, let me assure you your cat is not being “spiteful.” He is communicating, and it is typically a very bad sign for his current situation.In…
How to treat feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) at home What Every Cat Owner Needs To Know And How To Help Your Kitty at Home Feline urinary Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a terrifying and often frustrating disease for both owners and their beloved kitties. When you can see your cat in pain,…
Yes dogs can safely consume boiled bone broth with apple cider vinegar in it and while prepared correctly it is a wonderful nutrient addition to a canine diet. An addition of apple cider vinegar is a vital part of most homemade recipes as it actually helps to release more nutrients and collagen out of the…
Recognizing Signs of Leaky Gut Syndrome in Allergic Dogs? As a vet, I am constantly dealing with the itchy dog caught in a vicious cycle of recurring ear infections, an upset stomach that just will not be fixed, and itchy skin that flares up over and over again. For quite a few dogs I see…
Bowl Nothing’s more concerning (or confusing) for a loving cat parent than witnessing your male feline hovering above his water bowl, eyes wide, but refusing to drink. If you’re observing this behavior, there’s a reason and you need to listen. Unfortunately, if you’re experiencing this issue, especially with your boy cat, it’s most often a…
When Your Dog’s Back Legs Give Out Recognizing the Signs of Nerve Weakness There is one symptom report of the backyard that pet moms and dads bring to the veterinarian, time and again. Something which really tears us veterinarian’s to heart? That the rear legs are ” giving out “, it appears. You watch the…
Can Dog Hydrotherapy Swim Sessions Help with Spinal Recovery The question I am asked more than any other by owners, following a spinal injury in their pet and after surgery or medication is ‘Will my dog ever walk normally again?’. Following initial treatment (which is essential), their road to recovery has only just begun. This…
Dog back pain how to ease stiff neck and tight muscles with massage As a pet lover, we don’t like seeing our canine friends struggling to move, or being stiff, and especially with hind and neck pain. Pain and stiffness generally relate to back pain in our dogs, a common symptom, but often caused by…