97% of all feline hyperthyroidism is caused by a non-cancerous tumor in the thyroid gland. Carcinoma of the thyroid gland causes the other 3%. The result of either kind is an increase in the production of thyroid hormone. Clinical signs of hyperthyroidism in cats to...
There is an old saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. This might have been true years ago, but today there just might be a way. It is estimated that there are over 52 million senior dogs and cats in the U.S. Sadly, many of them will...
What can I do to keep my dog or cat healthy? When people find out I am a veterinarian, this is usually the first question they ask. The answer to better health lies in understanding what it is that can make our pets sick. Once we know what makes them sick, we can...
Are you concerned about feline leukemia? It can be scary because it is the most common cause of cancer in cats. It is estimated that 2-3% of all cats in the U.S. have feline leukemia, and the risk can go as high as 15% in cats that are ill, very young, or otherwise at...
If you want your dog or cat to live a long and healthy life, you need to provide them with optimum nutrition. The key is knowing what optimum nutrition means for your pet. Let’s talk about the factors that have a profound effect on pet nutrition, including what...
