By Dr. Barry Baker, ECC Staff Doctor One of the more common ailments seen in felines is urinary tract disease. This can present in different ways depending on the gender and age of the cat. For example, urinary tract infections are more common in females. Urethral obstruction is more common in young male cats. Chronic […] Read more »
Veterinary Dental Health
by Chris Walker, DVM, Chief of Staff, General Practice You might wonder how dental health affects your pet. Dental disease reveals itself mostly as oral pain. In pets oral pain can be difficult to recognize but often dysphagia (difficulty eating) is the easiest symptom of pain you might notice. Pets will enthusiastically run to the […] Read more »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Small Animals
by Julie Callahan, DVM, DACVIM Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD, is a complex disease process of the intestinal tract that is a common cause of chronic gastrointestinal (GI) upset in dogs and cats. This inflammatory condition causes a combination of clinical signs including changes in appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. The underlying cause of […] Read more »