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Latest News: Illness & Disease

Urinary Blockages in Male Cats Are an Emergency

Urinary blockages are one of the most serious and time-sensitive emergencies veterinarians see in cats. For male cats in particular, what may appear to be litter box trouble can become...

Posted: February 15, 2026

Blood in Your Cat’s Stool: What Does it Mean?

Noticing blood in your cat’s litter box can be quite alarming. While some causes are minor and easily treatable, others may signal a more serious medical condition that needs prompt attention...

Posted: January 15, 2026

Early Signs of Hyperthyroidism in Cats

Hyperthyroidism is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in older cats, and it can creep up so gradually that even doting pet parents may miss the early warning signs. Because thyroid...

Posted: November 15, 2025

Why Does My Cat Throw Up After Eating?

Has your cat ever enthusiastically finished a meal only to throw it up a few moments later? The occasional incident is almost an inevitable part of life for cat parents, but it’s a myth that...

Posted: September 15, 2025

What You Need to Know About Feline Herpesvirus

Contagious and incurable, feline herpesvirus certainly sounds scary. In reality, the condition is extremely common and, when properly managed, need not impact your cat’s quality of life...

Posted: July 15, 2025

Fatty Foods Can Cause Pancreatitis in Dogs

It’s hard to resist those pleading eyes under the dinner table, but when it comes to feeding your dog fatty foods, the wrong kind of table scraps can quickly turn dangerous. For dogs,...

Posted: June 30, 2025

Pythiosis in Dogs: Beware of Warm, Stagnant Water

Many dogs love nothing more than a good splash in a pond or creek, especially on a hot summer day. While pet water safety is important for everyone, residents of North Carolina and other southeastern...

Posted: May 15, 2025

My Dog Ate Dental Floss: What to Do

It’s easy to overlook a piece of dental floss that has gone missing from your bathroom trash. Many pet parents who carefully dispose of chicken bones, lock away household chemicals, and keep...

Posted: April 15, 2025