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September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!

Sep 17, 2023 | Cats, Dogs

Have you ever wondered if your pet feels, perceives, and thinks in a similar way as you? The truth may be stranger than fiction as science has confirmed that often the answer is ‘yes’. For instance, many mammals experience a similar effect when they feel...

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...