The Patella is another name for the kneecap. The Patella is in a track where it slides up and down when the knee bends and extends. Patellar Luxation is when the groove in the knee is abnormally shallow and the knee cap slips in and out of position in the stifle (knee) resulting in lameness. […]
A large percentage of senior cats and dogs develop Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) as it is sometimes known. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to pets living longer and experiencing good quality lives. Unfortunately, until recently, early detection of CKD was very difficult and diagnosis was usually in the latter […]
It is vital to your pet’s health to have annual or bi-annual checkups at your veterinarian’s office. Most vets begin their checkups with the pet’s nose, checking for any signs of a discharge or infection. Next your vet will check your pet’s eyes. This can be especially important with older pets in detecting cataracts. If […]
