Some cat owners consider declawing their cat to prevent furniture damage, but the procedure impedes normal instinctual feline behaviors, and can cause long-lasting adverse habits and health complications. By answering your most frequently asked questions about declawing, our Memorial Villages Animal Hospital team sets the record straight on cat scratching, the declawing procedure, and acceptable [...]
A cat whose trips to the litter box become more frequent or who begins to urinate outside the litter box may be showing signs of feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). FLUTD is a general term for a variety of conditions affecting a cat’s urinary tract and can lead to serious health complications. Our team [...]
Weight management is an important part of your pet’s overall health because excessive weight gain can have serious consequences. Overweight and obese pets have a higher risk of developing conditions like diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis, cancer, urinary bladder stones, and other weight-related diseases that can shorten their life span and rob you of precious time [...]
Pets frequently hide illness signs, and you may not realize your pet is sick until their condition is advanced. Pets who receive regular wellness screenings are more likely to live a long and healthy life, because underlying conditions can be detected in the early stages before they cause significant health problems. Our Memorial Villages Animal [...]
The great outdoors is full of many potential dangers, such as busy roads, predators, poison, parasites, and life-threatening diseases, but indoor cats need more than safety—they need mental and physical stimulation to prevent boredom and behavioral issues. Our Memorial Villages Animal Hospital team wants to provide do’s and don’ts to help ensure your indoor cat [...]
Dogs are amazing animals with many talents, which humans have been harnessing for thousands of years. Dogs are companions, can soothe anxieties, become police officers and work for the military, can detect medical conditions, help the disabled, and so much more! Domestic dogs descended from wolves, but they have become central to our lives, and [...]
Your kids are excited about back-to-school shopping, seeing their friends, and facing a new year of learning, but your pets may be less thrilled. Over the summer, they’ve likely grown accustomed to constant company during the day, more time with family members, and fun outdoor activities. When back-to-school time comes around, sudden changes to their [...]
Pets are commonly targeted by parasites, resulting in significant health problems. Our Memorial Villages Animal Hospital team wants to provide case studies about common parasitic pet diseases to help you understand your pet’s risk and ensure you know how to protect your four-legged friend from these conditions. Case study #1: Dexter, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever, [...]
Pets cannot regulate their body temperature as well as people, so are less heat tolerant and at increased heatstroke risk. Our team at Memorial Villages Animal Hospital wants to help by providing information on protecting your pet during Texas’ hot, humid summer days. Your pet’s ability to thermoregulate Humans have sweat glands all over their [...]
Dog diarrhea is a common condition with numerous causes. While not every instance is cause for concern, diarrhea should be managed appropriately to ensure your dog recovers. Our team at Memorial Villages Animal Hospital answers your frequently asked questions about the condition. Question: How is dog diarrhea defined? Answer: Dog diarrhea occurs when a dog [...]
