Have you ever noticed that many cats, even those that don’t seem to be particularly overweight, develop a saggy, hanging belly? Unlike most dogs that generally have firm bellies, this pouch of saggy skin just in front of the rear legs is common in cats and can often be seen swinging merrily from side to… [Read more]
Treatment options for urinary incontinence in pets
Urinary incontinence is another very common presentation in the veterinary clinic, especially in middle aged to older dogs, and much less commonly in cats. Urinary incontinence can have many potential causes in pets, ranging from simple urinary tract infections, bladder stones, inadequate hormonal levels in spayed or neutered animals, as well as tumors in older… [Read more]
Diagnosing and treating ringworm in pets
Ringworm is a ubiquitous fungal organism that exists everywhere in the environment. In some immune compromised pets and people, ringworm may colonize the skin causing varying degrees of symptoms. Areas of circular hair loss are most common, however varying amounts of crusting, redness and inflammation of the hair follicles may occur. Itching may or may… [Read more]
What you should know about your pet’s lick granuloma
Lick granulomas are very common frustrating lesions commonly encountered in veterinary dermatology. Lick granulomas are typically formed from excessive self-trauma and licking of one or a few locations. These lesions appear as raised hairless sores, most commonly located on the extremities. Sometimes these sores are secondarily infected with varying amounts of pus or bloody discharge. In severe cases… [Read more]
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