Wait a minute Doc, you’re saying my cat has a pimple?
Yep, feline acne is a real thing. Cats can develop a skin condition that makes the skin around the chin turn crusty and red. Some cats also develop clogged hair follicles that fill with pus. But no need to start washing your cat’s face daily (we wish you the best of luck with that) — […]
My dog is turning into a cow.
Many of us dog owners have witnessed our pups chowing down on what seems to be an unlikely delicacy — fresh green grass. Try as we might, we just can’t seem to get through to them that grass is not food. So why exactly are dogs so eager to eat the stringy green stuff? Are […]
The Most Dangerous Urinary Tract Condition: Urinary Obstructions
Over the past few weeks, we’ve discussed two urinary tract conditions that pets may experience — urinary tract infections (UTIs) and feline idiopathic cystitis. (If you haven’t had time to read about either of these topics, just click the name of the condition and you’ll be directed to that blog post.) Today we’re going to […]
My cat has a UTI… or not? A closer look at Feline Idiopathic Cystitis.
Felines tend to experience urinary tract conditions more often than canines. One such condition that appears to be unique to cats is called idiopathic cystitis. This syndrome occurs due to a cat’s inability to handle stress, which produces symptoms similar to a urinary tract infection (UTI) without bacteria being present in the urinary tract. Idiopathic […]