Certain types of urinary tract stones (or uroliths) are relatively common in pets, especially bladder stones in dogs. To prevent complications to the urinary tract, urinary stones must be promptly diagnosed and treated by your vets. Some stone types may require surgery will others can be dissolved with a prescription diet. Keep reading to learn … Continue reading Urinary Stones (Uroliths) in Dogs and Cats
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Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence in Dogs
If you notice that your pet is having urinary accidents, always consult your veterinarian since various health problems may be affecting your pet's urinary system. Oe such condition is urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI), which is most common in older female dogs. In a rapid summary on USMI,ย The Meowing Vetย explains the cause, clinical signs, and … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence in Dogs
The Pee-Pee Dance: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dogs and Cats
Cross your legs, folks! This article is gonna make you feel the need to pee. If your dog or cat has a sudden increased urge to urinate, he or she may have a lower urinary tract infection (UTI or bladder infection). The Meowing Vet explains the other signs of a UTI in pets and how … Continue reading The Pee-Pee Dance: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dogs and Cats
The Big Fix: Facts and Myths of Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
๐ถ Let's talk about all the good things...ย And the bad things that may be...ย Let's talk about sex...ย Let's talk about sex... ๐ถ If Salt-N-Pepa can sing about it, then you can talk about it* with your veterinarian. Once your puppy and kitten enter puberty, mating is going to be on their brains, so it's up to … Continue reading The Big Fix: Facts and Myths of Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Here’s What You Need to Know
Cleaning up cat pee off your carpets... or new couch... or clean basket of laundry is NO FUN!ย Having a sick kitty is even less fun. If your cat has started urinating more frequently yet only producing small volumes of urine at a time, if you observe blood in your cat's urine, or if you notice … Continue reading Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Here’s What You Need to Know