Cat owners very well know the struggles of maintaining a litter box. No matter how clean you keep it, there always seems to be a nasty smell emanating from it and you always seem to be finding bits of litter in the most random places in your home, like the stove or in between the buttons on the TV remote. Now, it’s a whole other issue if your cat stops […]
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When it comes to pet care, preventing health problems before they arise is extremely important. Since pets can’t tell us when they are sick or in pain, we need to be keenly observant of changes in behavior and habits. Many pets naturally try to hide their pain or discomfort, so even the most attentive pet parent has no opportunity to assess a potential illness or injury. Too often, symptoms go […]
Ohai! You caught me about to use the litter box. So much for privacy! Just give me a moment to take care of some business…
Did you know that urinary tract infections are more common in dogs than in cats? In addition, older female dogs, and dogs with diabetes are more prone to urinary tract problems. UTIs can be painful for pets, and if left untreated can lead to more serious medical problems like bladder and kidney infections, bladder stones, and if very serious, kidney failure.
Recurrent urinary tract infections are common in dogs and less so in cats, but can be frustrating causes of urinary tract symptoms in our companion animals. Symptoms may include painful or difficult urination, increased frequency of urination, inappropriate urination, as well as bloody urination. The most common cause of recurrent urinary tract infections in pets is inadequate length of appropriate antimicrobial therapy when treating initial infections. While many veterinarians will dispense […]
In many cases a client will come in and ask, “How would I know if my cat has a urinary tract infection?”The most common symptoms of cats with urinary tract inflammation and/or infection include: Straining to urinate often small amounts Frequent trips to the litter box Blood in the urination Vocalization at the litter box when urinating Many times cats can develop mucous plugs or crystals in their urinary tract […]
Often times, a cat owner will ask, “How would I know if my cat has a urinary tract infection?” The most common symptoms of cats with urinary tract inflammation and/or infection include straining to urinate often small amounts, frequent trips to the litter box, blood in the urination, vocalization at the litter box when urinating, etc. Many times cats can develop mucous plugs or crystals in their urinary tract which […]
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