Urinary retention can involve an inability to urinate, urinary hesitancy or difficulty starting to urinate, or the inability to fully empty the bladder. There may be a frequent urge to urinate, but little or no urine may pass. The level of urinary retention can indicate the severity of the condition. A complete inability to urinate ...
They are undeniably cute: their smushed little faces, their stumpy little legs, and that enviable coat of luxurious hair. I am referring to the Shih Tzu puppy. Shih Tzus, one of the oldest breeds of dog, are wonderful pets to own. They are quite playful, and alert little animals. They are extremely small in size, ...
One of the most common diseases of the internal organs is gall bladder disease. This complication affects thousands every year in symptoms, although the disease itself is usually 8-10 years in forming and most commonly undetectable until the appearance of the symptoms. There are no known preventable measures although there are methods that may correspond ...
Just like people, dogs too can get urinary tract infections (UTI’s). While you are keenly aware of the pain you feel when urinating, which signals to you that you may have a urinary tract infection, you may not know that your dog has one. This article provides an overview of what urinary tract infections in ...
I had a dog (Kirby) who would go out into the yard and pee on command. He didn’t like getting his feet wet if it was raining, but all I had to say was, “Kirby, go pee.” and he’d march out in the rain and do his business. However, not doing their business because it’s ...
If your dog seems to be having difficulty urinating, has blood in the urine, or is in pain while urinating, it could be suffering from cystitis, a bladder infection, or a problem of the urethra or prostate. Dog cystitis symptoms and treatment This is a condition that needs to be treated promptly by a veterinarian ...
When a cat begins drinking more, it is not an overnight phenomena. No big switch is flipped. Rather this is a condition that develops over time. Often, owners report that normally they never see their cat’s drink at all when they present them with a sudden increase in thirst. As far as a disease symptom, ...
A urinary tract infection is usually to blame for dogs to have frequent urination. However, younger dogs and puppies are more susceptible to an infection because their immune system hasn’t been challenged yet. Females are also susceptible to UTI’s because their urethra is shorter and broader than that of a male, making it easy for ...
Pet supplements can treat a cat’s bladder problem quickly and effectively. In addition, it’s a good idea to learn about treatment options and how to prevent this problem from happening in the future. A low pH level in the bladder can lead to urinary tract infections and even bladder stones, while a normal level will ...
“You know your dog better than anyone else,” says Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, PhD, DVM, “and you should always be attentive to eating and drinking habits.” Often the first sign of a bladder problem in a dog will be increased thirst and urination. The dog may strain and only pass a few drops of urine, and ...
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