Not every lump or bump you find on your dog's skin will turn out to be cancerous, but any suspicious bumps you discover should be checked out by your vet. Today our vets in Matthews NC discuss common skin cancers in dogs.
If your dog has a painful cruciate ligament injury their ability to walk and run will be significantly limited. But there are a number of surgeries designed to restore your dog's pain-free knee function. Our Matthews vets explain some options.
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.