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Why is a pet’s age not counted in human years?

Apr 28, 2021 | Cats, Dogs

We have covered the topic in the past and how to tell whether or not your pet is a senior in both our previous blog and in our senior pet podcast. The issue with reporting a pet’s age in human years is that it is very difficult to get an accurate age and...

How do dogs and cats die of old age?

Mar 15, 2021 | Cats, Dogs

It is very important to remember that old age is NOT a disease! We covered the importance of understanding this in an episode of The Senior pet podcast and there is a ton of great information in that episode, I would encourage you to check it out if you haven’t...

What is a high BUN and how do I lower it in my dog or cat?

Mar 3, 2021 | Cats, Dogs

BUN is a value that shows up on almost all of our routine and non-routine blood panels. It stands for Blood Urea Nitrogen. Urea is a waste product composed of nitrogen and other compounds and it is filtered out by the kidneys. There are a few reasons we can see the...

What makes your dog smell like urine?

Mar 3, 2021 | Cats, Dogs

If I smell urine on a dog or cat, there are often a couple of causes that might generate the less-than-pleasant smell. The first, is that the pet may have a urinary tract infection. Typically, these are female dogs or cats and the urine that is collecting on the hair...

Are Flea treatments harmful for senior cats and dogs?

Feb 15, 2021 | Cats, Dogs

This is a very common question that comes up often and it isn’t exactly a black or white answer. For the most part, the flea medications that you purchase from your vet are going to be safe and effective. However, occasionally there are some that we want to stay...