Friday January 16, 2009
Anal sac problems are more common in dogs, but many cats suffer from anal sac infections, drainage, and impactions, too. Cats Guide, Franny does an excellent job describing various anal sac problems and also provides a "tutorial" on how to express anal sacs at home.
Cats who have painful anal sacs, reluctance to have a bowel movement, lethargy or poor appetite should be examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible, as this may indicate an infection that needs additional treatment.
Related Reading:
Just the Facts: Anal Sacs
Image Credit: © Franny Syufy
Thursday January 15, 2009
Many vets can diagnose this condition with one quick whiff of the nose upon entering the exam room. Learn about ear infections, also known as otitis externa, and how can you can keep your pet ear infection (and odor) free.
Wednesday January 14, 2009
A VetMed Viewer asks: "My American Bulldog has a chronic ear fungus that he scratches at and it is infected and keeps filling up with blood. He's been to the vet twice this week and now it's filled up again, his poor ear is sticking straight out. He's on antibiotics too, any home remedy until we can get back to our vet?" Learn about swollen ears in this new FAQ.
What Our Pets Teach Us
Tuesday January 13, 2009
While I am not one to sit down and make out a list of resolutions, the start of a new year is always a time of introspection for me. This usually follows a frustrating period of post-holiday inertia, where I just can't seem to get anything done.
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