Kidney And Urinary Tract Health (31)
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Urinary Blockage in Cats: A Real Emergency
By Dr. Donna Spector DVM, DACVIM, April 4, 2017A urinary blockage occurs when there is an obstruction in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. When this happens it is difficult or impossible for a… Full Article ›
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Feline Interstitial Cystitis: What Cat Owners Should Know About Urinary Tract Issues
By Dr. Sarah Wooten DVM, December 14, 2016In my practice, I see feline patients every week that present with vague urinary abnormalities: everything from bloody urine to straining in the litterbox to inappropriate elimination. Cat… Full Article ›
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 18, 2016One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult for us to notice that they really are getting older and have developed some of… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
May 18, 2016As with people, certain diseases become more likely as cats age. Kidney and heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Here are a few of the conditions your… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, March 15, 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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What You Need to Know About Chronic Renal Disease in Cats
March 14, 2016The kidneys are hardworking organs. When they're healthy, they filter toxins from the blood and eliminate them in urine. They also help the body maintain its fluid balance. But when a cat has… Full Article ›
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Why I Don't Always Treat the Crystals in Your Pet's Urine
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), January 27, 2016Analysis of a urine sample is a critical component of a veterinary medical evaluation and the presence of crystals in the sample when viewed under a microscope is a common report. In fact, I have… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Cats Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 31, 2015Doesn’t it seem just like just yesterday that your cat was a crazy kinetic kitten? One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult… Full Article ›
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Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, August 3, 2015I love old dogs. The gray muzzle, the soft eyes, the loving bond that ties them so strongly to us after a rowdy puppyhood and the active years of maturity. The golden years are a time to cherish,… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Pee on My Bed?
By Dr. Wailani Sung MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB, October 30, 2014There may be various reasons your cat urinates on your bed. When a cat urinates anywhere other than in his litterbox, the first step the owner should take is to have a veterinarian do a physical… Full Article ›
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Managing Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 3, 2014Your cat seems to have all the signs of a bladder infection, but your veterinarian can't find any evidence of it. What the heck is going on?He may have a condition called feline idiopathic cystitis,… Full Article ›
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Does Your Dog Have a Urinary Tract Infection? Learn the Symptoms
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM , March 25, 2014Have you ever had a bladder infection? Anyone who has is familiar with the aching, urgent feeling of needing to go right now and then only dribbling out a tiny bit of urine. You call your… Full Article ›