Cat Peeing Blood: Causes, Risks, and Care Tips
Key Takeaways: Why Your Cat May Be Peeing Blood Hematuria is the medical term for blood in the urine, and in cats, it’s usually a sign of inflammation, infection, or irritation somewhere in the urinary tract. Some cats will show pain or urinate more frequently, while others might show no other symptoms at all. Urinary […]
Kidney Disease in Dogs: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Key Takeaways If your dog drinks more water than usual, has accidents in the house, or slows down on walks, it might be more than just a phase. These everyday changes can sometimes be early signs of kidney disease, and spotting them early can help you get your dog the care it needs. Your dog’s […]
How to Treat Yeast Infections in Dogs: Simple Steps for Pet Owners
Key takeaways Persistent itching, paw licking, and ear scratching can be signs of a yeast infection, a condition that affects many dogs, especially in areas like the ears, paws, and skin folds. Some breeds may be more likely to experience these infections due to their skin and coat features. Treatment starts with spotting signs early […]
Lupus in Dogs – Symptoms, Treatment, And What Dog Parents Should Know
In humans, lupus is a chronic illness that’s not well understood. This condition also affects dogs, who in addition to experiencing many of the same symptoms, are unable to tell us where it hurts. In honor of Lupus Awareness Month, learn about the types of lupus that dogs can develop, what symptoms to look out […]
How to Manage Bladder Problems in Dogs With Diet
The most important dietary strategy to help treat and prevent bladder problems is to increase your pet’s daily water intake. When pets drink more water they produce less concentrated (more dilute) urine. Dilute urine contains less concentrated minerals, mucus and other cells so crystals, stones, mucus plugs and inflammation are less likely to develop. Pets […]
How To Stop Your Cat from Spraying Indoors – For Good
Do you ever catch your cat spraying urine in your home? Or do you discover odors and stains reappearing day after day? Urine marking can quickly become a serious sanitation issue, and it’s one of the top reasons cats are surrendered to shelters. Learn how to stop spraying in cats so you don’t have to […]
Lupus in Cats – Symptoms, Treatment, And What Pet Parents Should Know
Most of us are familiar with lupus, an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation throughout the body. Lupus affects humans, dogs, and, less commonly, cats, though the condition may be underdiagnosed in our feline friends. Cats can’t tell us where they’re hurting, and they tend to hide signs of pain. It’s up to us to take […]
Common Urinary Tract Problems in Dogs
Urinary tract problems in pets can range from a common urinary tract infection, to more complex conditions like kidney stones. Although it is believed urinary tract problems are more common in young or senior pets, the truth is, pets of all ages can develop them. Below are popular pet medications for some of the most […]
Bladder Cancer in Dogs
Bladder cancer in dogs and cat is a tumor of the cells lining the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys. The most common type of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma. Other less common cancers include adenocarcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and fibromas. Over time, the malignant tumor grows and causes urinary obstruction, and […]
Spot Your Cat’s Urinary Tract Symptoms
Urinary tract related conditions are among the most common reasons for veterinary visits. Symptoms of urinary tract infections include difficulty urinating, blood in pet’s urine, a foul or strong urine odor, fever, and lethargy. Since urinary tract infections are very common, the symptoms can be relieved with the use of antibiotics and cranberry supplements, which […]
How to Treat Bladder Stones in Dogs
It is important to treat your pet’s bladder stones to prevent recurrent, uncomfortable symptoms and urinary tract obstruction. If the stones are large and unlikely to plug or obstruct the urethra, medical management of stones using prescription specialty diets or home recipes may be tried. Many of these diets promote increased thirst, which encourages a […]
Submissive Urination (Incontinence) in Dogs
What is submissive urination? Dog submissive urination is when your dog urinates because he or she is anxious, or timid, and wants to acknowledge you are dominant. Your dog may roll on his or her back and urinate, or stand and dribble when greeted, often when you return home from work. This behavior mimics that […]
What Causes Bladder Stones in Cats?
Oversaturation of the urine with urine crystals is the biggest factor in bladder stone formation in dogs and cats. This oversaturation may be caused by increased excretion of crystals by the kidney, increased water reabsorption by the kidneys, and changes in the urine PH leading to crystal formation. Other factors in stone formation include genetics, […]
Kidney Stones in Dogs
What are kidney stones? Kidney stones in dogs and cats are occasionally seen and may cause urinary tract infections and other urinary tract symptoms. The stones, also known as uroliths, found in pets are very similar to those found in humans. Most of these stones are composed of mineral salts from common elements, including phosphorus, […]
Kidney Stone Treatment for Dogs
Treatment options for pets with kidney stones If the kidney stones in your dog or cat involve both kidneys, the only way to manage them is to try dissolving the stones using prescription specialty diets or homemade recipes. Many of these diets promote increased thirst to encourage more dilute urine, which can potentially dissolve the […]