The presenting symptom of a pet urinating blood can have many potential causes. The most important question I ask pet owners with a dog having blood in its urine is to find out whether it is associated with urgency, straining, increased frequency, or difficulty urinating. In those cases, one of the more common causes is overgrowth of various bacteria in the urinary tract, which is usually best treated by a veterinary […]
Incontinence, or the loss of the ability to control the bladder, is not only quite common in humans but is also very common in dogs. This condition is the cause of much stress to pet owners with the task of caring for a pet suffering from it. Inappropriate urination is one of the top reasons why many pet owners resort to the unthinkable solution of surrendering a beloved dog rather […]
Urinary incontinence is a common clinical finding, especially in middle-aged to older canines, and less commonly in senior cats. Probably the most common cause in affected animals is hormonal deficiency associated with spaying and/or neutering. Other causes include genetic defects of the urinary tract, trauma and urinary tract tumors. Symptoms of urinary incontinence include involuntary urination when resting or sleeping, as well as dribbling when walking. Any pet with urinary […]
A common presentation in dogs is those with increased urgency or difficulty in urination, inappropriate urination, and/or bloody urination. If the dog is an intact male dog, than a prostate infection should always be considered, which can only be diagnosed by appropriate veterinary medical exam, urine analysis, and rectal exam. In other situations, either a urinary infection, urinary tract stones of the bladder, kidneys or urethra are possible, as well […]
Feline house soiling is one of the most common behavioral problems seen in feline medicine today, and unfortunately is one of the biggest reasons why many feline guardians surrender their cat to a local shelter or even sometimes euthanizing their cats. The most important first step in helping solve this problem is to make sure that there are no medical issues going on such as feline urological syndrome (known as […]
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