Solutions for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Spot walked somewhat bowlegged, carrying a distended belly and appearing as if he swallowed a basketball. “So, what brings you to the veterinarian today?” inquired Dr. Smith. “Well, Spot’s not acting like himself.” “He is shaking, agitated, and eating everything in sight.” “He also pees and drinks all the time.” “And Spot’s hair loss and […]
Kidney Failure in Cats: When is It Time for Euthanasia?
You can treat kidney failure in cats to extend a cat’s life, but, unfortunately, a time will come when you have to let your cat go. Whether or not you decide to euthanize your cat is always a personal decision. If you decide to euthanize, deciding when to euthanize can also be a very difficult and […]
Do You Recognize a Hypoallergenic Cat Food When You See One?
Both dogs and cats thrive, or at least appear to thrive, on a certain diet. Our pets thrive, not because of what we feed them, but in spite of what we feed them. Unapologetically, I feel the best food for cats with allergies–the most hypoallergenic cat food I have found–is a cat food I created […]
Breathing, Food, and Skin: The Three Types of Cat Allergies
First and foremost, the absolute best strategy to employ for your cat with allergies is decreasing his exposure to allergens. The next step is to address the symptoms caused by allergies. You can decrease allergen exposure and subsequent symptoms by: Using flea prevention Avoiding common allergens Making dietary changes Use Flea Prevention Every Month Fleas […]
Start a Food Diary: Eliminate Cat Food Allergies Today
You even notice the scratching almost always after meals. Vomiting and diarrhea are a weekly occurrence. But still, after much deliberation, you can’t really figure out why. She is even missing a patch of fur on her back. Her back eventually becomes red, swollen, and bloody because of his persistent licking. It looks painful, but […]
Ear Hematomas: The Most Costly Cat Allergy Symptom
Ear hematomas are by far the most costly because they require surgery to correct. Ear hematomas, also known as auricular or aural hematomas, occur when blood and fluid accumulate in the pinna, or flap, of the ear. Cats’ external ears have a layer of skin on either side of a layer of cartilage, with blood […]