Why Is My Cat Sneezing But Acting Normal?.Many people get puzzled when they find out that their pet sneezes but at the same time it has a lot of energy and appetite. As a veterinarian, I can confirm that when your cat is sneezing, it is generally fine as long as they continue to eat,…
How to Help a Cat Constipated Pass Stool?.It is very heartbreaking to see your furry friend suffer while using the litter box. As a vet nurse, I see cases like this on daily basis. The problem, if untreated, will result in illness called “megacolon” in addition to causing discomfort. Is Your Cat Truly Constipated? First…
Symptoms of Kidney Failure In Older Cats.As a veterinarian, one of the most common and heartbreaking diagnoses I deliver is chronic kidney disease in senior felines. If your cat is over 7 years old their kidneys are working harder than they used to. By age 12, over 30% of cats will have some degree of…
Why Is My Cat Lethargic and Hiding All Day? .Disguise is what cats do best. In nature, being weak means being easy prey for predators. So if your active kitty spends the whole day in bed and does not want to eat, then she is sick, not in “a bad mood”. As a veterinarian from…
How to Get Rid of Cat Hairballs Naturally?.Hack! Hack! Hack! Followed by the unfortunate surprise of finding a wet mess on your carpet. Even though occasional vomiting is fine, it indicates that your feline’s digestive tract needs some assistance. As a veterinarian, I come across concerned cat owners every day, who ask me this: “What…
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…
How To Treat A Dog Swollen Ear Flap At Home? Discovering a swollen, puffy ear flap on your dog can be frightening. That squishy, fluid-filled sac-like swelling on your dog’s ear, is usually the sign of an aural hematoma. Blood filling in a pocket of space between the two layers of cartilage in the ear…
Can A Dog Get A Cold From Being Out In The Rain? There’s one question I’m often asked by worried pet parents, particularly once the downpour begins, “Can my dog get a cold if I leave it outside in the rain?” It is a very legitimate concern, however the answer is a bit nuanced because…