Although your pup's paw pads are much tougher than the bottoms of your feet, they can still suffer from cuts, grazes and other injuries. Here, our Matthews emergency vets share advice on what to do if your dog has a cut paw.
Cat hernias are typically easy to treat and not too serious if diagnosed early. Here, our Matthews vets discuss what the various types of hernias are and what will happen if your cat experiences this condition.
Dogs often suffer from bladder infections and other conditions affecting the urinary tract. These conditions can range from mildly uncomfortable to very painful for our four-legged friends. Today, our Matthews vets discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments for bladder infections in dogs.
Is your cat experiencing symptoms such as loss of appetite, breathing problems and pale gums? These symptoms could be a sign of a heart murmur. In today's post, our Matthews vets discuss the causes of heart murmurs in cats, signs, and treatment.
Congestive heart failure in dogs is a condition characterized by coughing, breathing difficulties, and other troubling symptoms. Today, our vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists discuss the causes of congestive heart failure, symptoms to watch for, and available treatments.
There are a number of diseases that can affect your dog's heart, negatively impacting their overall health. In today's post, our vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists discuss common heart diseases in dogs and signs that your dog may have heart disease.
Cat ear hematomas caused by injuries are relatively rare but do occur. Below, our Matthews vets explain more about ear hematomas in cats and the surgery used to treat this condition.
Our feline friends are playful creatures that love playing with strings, ribbons and rubber bands. Unfortunately, cats also get the urge to eat these items on occasion, making the need for intestinal blockage surgery for cats surprisingly common. Our Matthews vets explain.
You're out on a walk and suddenly your dog makes a dive for that old piece of chewing gum that someone has thoughtlessly spit out. Before you can do anything your dog has swallowed it. Now what? Should you be worried? YES! Our Matthews vets explain what to do if your dog eats gum.
Our Matthews specialist vets understand how upsetting it can be to witness the symptoms of vestibular disease (or feline vestibular syndrome) in your cat. To help you understand this condition a little better, in today's post we look at the symptoms of feline vestibular disease and how it's treated.