Itching, hair loss and tiny scabs in cats: miliary dermatitis
Occasionally, my feline patients come in for multiple small scabs on an area of their body called miliary dermatitis. Oftentimes, there is accompanying hair loss and sometimes itching. This...
Causes of and treatment for stud tail in dogs (with pictures)
Stud tail is the nickname for the skin condition that can cause a focal bald spot on the top of the tail. This bald spot is typically located a few centimeters away from the base of the...
Can you use temperature to diagnose false pregnancy in dogs?
False pregnancy, which is also called pseudocyesis, is a condition that causes a female dog to develop symptoms similar to a dog that is about to have or just had puppies. Affected...
How long should a cat’s eyes remain dilated after anesthesia?
Many cats awake from anesthesia with dilated pupils. This is called mydriasis. The most common cause for dilated pupils in a cat following anesthesia is the use of an opioid as part...
Everything you need to know about grape and raisin toxicity in dogs
Grapes and raisins seem like an innocuous snack, but for dogs can actually be deadly. This discovery was not made until the early 2000’s. Unfortunately we still don’t completely understand...
Surprising facts about feline pancreatitis: understanding this disease
The pancreas is a tiny organ that hugs the duodenum (the first part of the upper intestine) and lies close to the left kidney. Although it’s small, it has important functions for both...
