Overview and Risks
Has your feline friend had irritated eyes lately? It could be a corneal ulcer. The clear surface of the eye is called the cornea, and because it is the outermost layer of the eye, it is more prone to injury than the rest of the eye. Injuries to the cornea have many causes:
What is a seizure?
Watching your dog or cat experience a seizure can be a scary thing, and for good reason: seizures are usually accompanied by convulsions and wild thrashing, yelps and cries, and sometimes excessive drooling, urination, and pooping.
Overview
Myiasis is a fancy medical term for a really gross condition: an infestation of maggots. Flies reproduce by laying eggs, which hatch and release maggots. Pets, especially those confined outside or who are weak and debilitated, are particularly susceptible. Any type of draining wound or moist coat soaked with feces or urine can become the perfect spot for flies to lay their eggs. When the eggs hatch, maggots will begin to feast on any dead or dying tissue. Sometimes they will even begin to eat the healthy tissue.
Overview and Risk
When your pet is in obvious discomfort, it can be tempting to give him or her a pain reliever like Tylenol®. However, although it works when you yourself are in pain, it can be fatal to your pet.
Eventually, every cat owner will have a feline friend decide that the litter box is actually not the best place to do business. All too often, a cat will decide that it’s actually far better to use a discreet corner in your house, or perhaps your favorite shoe, or even the bathroom sink.
In spite of their beauty, Easter lilies are a real health threat to your cat. In fact, all parts of the delicate white flower that appears on so many Easter dinner tables is toxic to cats. Just one bite of a petal, leaves, the stem, or even the pollen of an Easter lily can wreak havoc on your kitty's digestive system and, if left untreated, can lead to kidney failure and death.
Bad breath is usually an indication of underlying dental disease that can have serious effects on a pet’s health. The good news is that both bad breath and the underlying causes can be treated. Watch this video to learn more.
Routine blood work can uncover all sorts of health issues, including anemia, problems with protein levels, kidney and liver problems, blood sugar irregularities, and many other conditions that might need attention. This preventive care is an important part of your pet’s veterinary visit.
Giving your pet an injection can be intimidating and scary, but it doesn’t need to be. Watch this helpful video for tips and tricks to make it an easy experience for you and your pet.
Annual preventive screenings allow your veterinarian to catch and address disease and illness in their early stages.