Recent Pets Blog | Pet Health PostsTreating Struvite Crystalsby Aimee Amodio15 Mar 2009 09:51 AMThe development of urinary crystals in cats depends on several factors, including: Acidity of the urine (pH level) Concentration of certain minerals in the urine How frequently the cat empties his bladder Genetics (especially in the development of oxalate crystals) D... Types of Urinary Crystals in Catsby Aimee Amodio14 Mar 2009 11:48 AMUrinary crystals can be a serious health issue for cats. There are several different types of crystals that can form. Struvite crystals -- magnesium ammonium phosphate -- used to be the most common type of urinary crystal in felines. Get to the Vet (With a Little Help from Bayer)by Aimee Amodio19 Feb 2009 12:42 PMSomebody in one of my online pet communities alerted me to GetToTheVet.com. Weekly Pet Health Checklistby Aimee Amodio14 Feb 2009 12:54 PMWe spend a lot of time with our pets -- after all, we share the same living space! But frequent contact can make it easy to miss subtle changes in health or behavior. This weekly health checklist can help you keep on top of your pet's well being. Should You Vaccinate Your Own Pets?by Aimee Amodio12 Feb 2009 01:56 PMAre you a do-it-yourself sort of person? Veterinarians are often asked if owners can administer vaccinations at home. But this is usually not a good idea. Why Vaccinations May Failby Aimee Amodio11 Feb 2009 01:56 PMI'm a big fan of vaccinating pets. Immunization has successfully prevented disease in millions of pets for years. But once in a while, a vaccine doesn't work for a particular animal. Vaccine failure is pretty rare, but it can happen. Hypertension in Cats: Causesby Aimee Amodio27 Jan 2009 01:14 PMThe most common causes of high blood pressure in cats are kidney disease and thyroid issues. Why does kidney disease cause hypertension? Normal aging may lead to changes in kidney size. As kidneys shrink, it becomes harder for blood to filter through the organs. Hypertension in Catsby Aimee Amodio26 Jan 2009 01:10 PMAlthough high blood pressure in humans can often be tied to stress, stress usually isn't a factor in cats with hypertension. Often, cats who have high blood pressure suffer from kidney disease and/or thyroid disease. Symptoms of high blood pressure can include: Sudden or gradual blindness. The Subtlety of Pets and Healthby Aimee Amodio11 Dec 2008 06:38 AMWe recently had a guest at the cats-only boarding facility who was very sick. We just didn't know it. This particular cat is one who comes to stay with us every few months. She's an older lady of fourteen, with no apparent health issues and a love of a good brushing. The Bionic Tail -- Pets Who Survive Severe Traumaby Aimee Amodio09 Dec 2008 06:31 AMA friend of mine jokingly suggested that I get a bionic tail for my dog Moose. Moose was hit by a car in June 2007 and lost his tail. He was lucky it wasn't worse! Over the year and a half since the accident, he's found other ways to express the emotions his tail used to handle. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I was wondering when this was going to happen." |
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