Feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) is also referred to as feline interstitial cystitis. It is one of several medical issues that fall under the umbrella term of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD ...

Have you ever seen a cat on the beach or swimming in a pool? Most people, myself included, would probably say no. So have you ever wondered if there is any truth to the commonly held belief that cats ...

The term “calcemia” refers to the level of calcium in the blood. Calcium is a natural element found in the body and on the earth and is abbreviated on the periodic table as “Ca.” Hypercalcemia means ...

Who knew there was so much to kitty litter? Dr.Justine Lee provides some valuable litter box advice.For more from Dr. Lee, find her on Facebook! Last week, we talked about adding the appropriate ...

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, often abbreviated HGE, is a fancy way of describing inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that results in bloody diarrhea. Despite its fancy name, know that HGE can ...

Kidney disease is a common problem in cats, affecting more than 1/3 of older cats 1,2.There are a number of causes that may affect different age groups and have different consequences. Ultimately ...

Some heart diseases are “peracute” or sudden onset. There may be no warning signs or pre-existing symptoms and if your cat has not had a thorough physical examination, sudden onset heart disease can ...

We love our fur children and want to make sure we’re doing everything we can as pet parents to keep them happy, healthy and most importantly—safe. Even with all the new technology to help us find lost ...

Kidney stones form in dogs for a few different reasons. The different causes ultimately predict which type of nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) is most likely to form. And the type of stone affects what ...

I’m very passionate about educating cat owners on the dangers of houseplants for cats. That’s because my own sister’s cat (that I gave her) died of acute kidney failure secondary to getting into ...

Dogs come in a multitude of sizes and shapes, and so do their tails: from the long, skinny tail of a Greyhound; to the big, bushy, curved tail of an Akita; to the little corkscrew tail of a Pug.No ...

Pollakiuria is a fun word to pronounce (pol′ă-kē-yū′rē-ă), but it’s certainly not a fun symptom to deal with. Pollakiuria means increased frequency of urination. Dogs with this symptom ask to go ...