Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is an overarching term that describes myriad conditions affecting cats’ bladder or urethra. FLUTD encompasses many physical and behavioral problems that lead to inappropriate elimination, and diagnosing the exact underlying cause is challenging, as each often causes similar signs. By learning about the conditions that are part of FLUTD [...]
Summer is the season of vacations, holidays, and outdoor gatherings. In addition, noisy events, such as festive fireworks, raucous parties, and earthshaking thunderstorms, increase. If your pet runs for cover when they hear loud sounds, you may wonder how to calm them down and ease their distress. Some noises are unavoidable, including July Fourth fireworks [...]
If a magic formula were available to help pets live forever, you can bet our Stanton Pet Hospital team would share it with you. While no secret pill or potion exists that can extend your furry pal’s life, you have several options for keeping your pet happy and healthy for years to come. To add [...]
July Fourth is a time for celebration, filled with fireworks, barbecues, and festive gatherings. While the holiday can be joyful for people, many of the trappings are hazardous to cats and dogs. Loud booms and pops and bright lights send many pets into a tailspin, so, unsurprisingly, animal shelters see the most missing pets this [...]
Cat declawing, once a common practice, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) strongly opposes the procedure, recognizing the significant potential it has for causing long-term harm. The Stanton Pet Hospital team encourages cat owners to explore all possible alternatives before considering a declaw. Here is an [...]
Like people, our furry pals require regular dental care to ensure a healthy mouth. Without this care, pets can develop serious dental disease that causes them pain and can negatively affect their quality of life. In addition to a preventive home routine, professional dental cleanings at Stanton Pet Hospital are a crucial aspect of this [...]
Veterinarians rely on blood work to reveal information about your pet’s health and inner workings. The Stanton Pet Hospital team uses blood tests for many reasons, such as to evaluate sick pets, check organ function before anesthesia, and screen healthy pets for hidden problems. Pet owners often wonder if blood work is truly necessary for [...]
Pet owners may be concerned when they notice their pets coughing. A cough can indicate nothing more than a passing irritation, or it could signal a serious underlying condition. Occasional coughing is not a cause for concern, but persistent or chronic coughing should prompt a visit to our Stanton Pet Hospital team. Here is our [...]
As a pet owner, you likely are used to cleaning up unpleasant messes of vomit, diarrhea, and urinary accidents—but you wish it wasn’t necessary. Finding out the cause of your furry pal’s puddle-making problem is key to administering the appropriate treatment and hopefully, to prevent future issues. While diarrhea and urinary accidents are certainly common, [...]
When your veterinarian tells you that your furry companion needs a procedure that requires general anesthesia, you naturally have questions and concerns about your pet’s safety. Our Stanton Pet Hospital team understands your worries and wants to reassure you about your pet by explaining the stringent safety measures we take during every anesthetic event, no [...]
