Respiratory Care (22)
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Feline Pneumonia: What You Need to Know
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, April 10, 2017Is your cat coughing, wheezing and producing nasty-looking snot from her nose? It’s not a run-of-the-mill cold as we might think of it. Cats can be prone to respiratory problems. If they go… Full Article ›
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Achoo! Could It Be Feline Calicivirus?
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, March 29, 2017If your cat is sneezing and sniffling, there can be lots of causes. But one thing to consider is feline calicivirus. This highly contagious virus is a common cause of respiratory disease in cats,… Full Article ›
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Fungal Infections: What Puts Pets at Risk, How to Spot Them and Treatment Options
By Dr. Jenna Ashton DVM, MS, DACVIM, February 9, 2017When you think of fungal infections, what comes to mind? Probably something like athlete’s foot in humans. But did you know that pets are at risk for fungal infections, too? While some infections… Full Article ›
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Video: A Warning to Pet Owners Who Use E-Cigarettes
By Vetstreet Staff, January 3, 2017As we roll into 2017, we're sure that cutting back on smoking is at the top of a lot of people's to-do lists. We applaud this New Year’s resolution, especially since secondhand smoke can contribute… Full Article ›
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A Warning to Pet Owners Who Smoke
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), April 27, 2016Most people are aware that since the early 1960s, cigarette smoking has been known to cause lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease in humans. More recently, exposure to environmental tobacco… Full Article ›
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What Is Wrong With My Snotty Kitty?
By Dr. Donna Spector DVM, DACVIM, February 17, 2016No one likes having a stuffy nose — it is impossible to smell your food, hard to sleep and generally pretty miserable! The medical term for a stuffed-up nose is rhinitis and it is fairly common for… Full Article ›
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From Parasites to Infections, Here Are Kitten Health Problems to Watch Out For
June 30, 2015A kitten's life can be fraught with dangers, including birth defects, infectious diseases and parasites. Not every illness is preventable, but the best way to protect your kitten is to take her to… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Snore?
By Dr. Mary Fuller DVM, April 28, 2015Who can resist YouTube videos of kittens snoring? It may not be so cute, however, when it’s 4 a.m. and your cat sounds like a ripsaw on the pillow next to you. Snoring in cats, while not as… Full Article ›
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A Dangerous New Type of Canine Flu: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, April 17, 2015Editor's note: At the time of publication, no vaccine for the H3N2 virus was available. However, in November 2015, two new vaccines for H3N2 were granted conditional licenses by the U. S.… Full Article ›
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My Pet Is Breathing Weird. What Should I Do?
March 21, 2014When your dog starts panting nonstop or your cat is breathing with his mouth open, it’s obvious that something unusual is going on. But sometimes, abnormal breathing comes on so slowly and… Full Article ›
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Why Is My Dog Coughing?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, November 14, 2013When humans cough, it’s usually to clear our throat or perhaps because we have a cold. A persistent cough can sometimes signal something more serious, such as pneumonia or lung cancer. In… Full Article ›
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Why My Brachycephalic Dog Is Such a Snore!
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , June 28, 2013Does your dog snore? My Vincent does. Like a train. All night long. Vincent is a French Bulldog. As such, he’s considered brachycephalic (short-headed). Which leads him to snore so much, in… Full Article ›