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Addison’s Disease
by Dr. David Deresz [printer-friendly version] Addison’s Disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is an endocrine disorder usually seen in younger dogs, typically under 2-3 years of age. The low production of the steroid cortisol, as well as low production of water retaining hormone aldosterone, are the driving forces of this disease. Clinical signs include intermittent…
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Allergies in Pets
Dr. Cassandra Gail Knapp [printer-friendly version] ALLERGIES IN MY PET – ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Sadly, no. It’s not a mythical thing. Allergies can happen to your pet and in the heart of Texas, they happen a lot. Allergies come in many forms and affect both cats and dogs, purebreds and mutts. What do allergies…
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Achy Joints in My Pet Now What?
by Dr. Cassie Knapp [printer-friendly version] Also referred to as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease, arthritis just means inflammation of a joint. Any joint can be affected. In most cases, arthritis develops slowly over months to years and worsens over time. Unfortunately, as in people, there is no “silver bullet” treatment for arthritis. It is…
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The Beaver Story
Several weeks ago, our Director of Hospital Operations/Practice Manager Trey discovered an injured beaver on the side of the road at White Rock Lake spillway. With the help of some Good Samaritans, Trey was able to get the beaver to the clinic for the evening to get her warmed up (it was one of the…
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Brachycephalic Dogs and Breathing
Dr. Kathryn Junkins Sarpong [printer-friendly version] Pugs, French Bulldogs, Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese Brachycephalic dogs are breeds that have small flat noses and often lots of wrinkles on their faces. Examples include Pugs, French Bull Dogs, English Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, and Pekingese. These dogs have unique breathing issues in their genetic lines. Many have been…
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Canine Bladder Tumors
by Dr. Lindsey Shipp [printer-friendly version] There are many different types of bladder masses. However, the most common type of mass is called a Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCCs). TCCs are unfortunately an aggressive type of cancer that is not curable and without therapy causes significant quality of life complications. There are other types of masses…
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Canine Urinary Incontinence
by Dr. Rebecca Donaldson [printer-friendly version] Urinary incontinence is a condition in dogs that causes the involuntary leakage of urine. If you’ve ever noticed your dog leaving behind a wet spot of urine on his or her bed after they get up from sleeping or unconsciously dribbling urine while walking, your dog is likely experiencing…
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Caring for Your Itchy Pet
David Deresz, DVM [printer-friendly version] Itchy dogs and cats are some of our most common patient complaints. This is noticed as scratching, licking, or biting. While there are many potential causes of this problem, only a few are responsible for the vast majority of cases. These common triggers can be broken down into 4 main…
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Car Sickness Prevention
by Dr. Rebecca Donaldson [printer-friendly version] There are two common reasons that dogs get sick in the car: true motion sickness, or nausea due to anxiety from the car trip itself (traffic, noise, away from home, etc.) It can be challenging to figure out which reason is causing your dog to vomit in the car.…
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Cat Hyperthyroidism
by Dr. Kathryn Sarpong [printer-friendly version] Your cat is losing weight, being hyperactive, no longer sleeping, and may be hungry all the time. What is going on? Your cat may have something very treatable that can be found on a blood test. Your veterinarian will likely want to check your cat’s thyroid levels. The thyroid…
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