Symptoms Of Dental Disease In Young Cats.When we think of dental disease, the image of a grizzled, 15-year-old senior cat often comes to mind. However as a practicing veterinarian, I am seeing a dramatic rise in juvenile periodontal disease and tooth resorption in cats as young as 1 to 3 years old. Many owners dismiss…
How to Clean Yellow Urine Stains From A White Cats Fur?.Finding bright yellow stains on your pristine white cat’s fur is frustrating. Unlike dogs, cats often groom meticulously but urine staining usually on the paws inner hind legs or tail indicates an underlying issue. Before we discuss cleaning I must state as a veterinarian: stains…
Is It Safe to Feed Cooked Eggs to a Sick Cat?.When your cat is ill, you will feel the urge to give her something that comforts her in the form of food. In such a situation, you might check your refrigerator and come across a container full of eggs and wonder whether it’s “the perfect…
Are Blueberries Good for Dogs with Kidney Disease?.Being a responsible dog owner, knowing that your canine has kidney disease may be very stressful for you. Of course, you would like to do your best in order to help him recover and the right diet plays a key role here. It is obvious that the question…
How to Stimulate a Sick Cats Appetite to Eat? Having worked as a vet for many years with cats being among my main patients, I am sure how significant this subject matter can be. The refusal to eat in cats is not only a sign of problems but might be a real danger to their…
Signs Your Cat Has A Hairball Stuck In Their Stomach. One of the issues I see most often as a vet in my practice is hairballs. Of course, it is entirely natural for cats to vomit hairballs every now and then, but it is necessary to know the difference between the two: throwing up hairballs…
Use Human Shampoo on a Dog in an Emergency? You can make an emergency attempt by using a mildly scented human shampoo (preferably baby shampoo), but you should never use this as an alternative for dog shampoo. We have all experienced this. You are in the midst of bathtime, and your dog has just come…
How To Treat A Dog Cracked Paw Pads In Winter? Winter turns our world into a snowy and icy wonderland; however, for our furry friends, winter is a season full of pain. Being a veterinarian, I have seen time and again how the onset of cold weather causes a plethora of problems for paws. Winter…
Signs Your Dog Has a Yeast Infection. Being a vet, one of the most frequent skin problems I come across in dogs is a yeast infection, which is otherwise referred to as Malassezia dermatitis. Although it is a rather frustrating problem for both the dog and the owner, it is comforting to note that it…
Why Is My Dog’s Stomach Gurgling So Loudly? This abrupt emission of a loud belch from your dog’s stomach might surprise you. This condition has a medical name, which is borborygmus. It occurs due to the actions of gases and liquids within your dog’s digestive system. Although this is not necessarily a problem most of…