Q: My older cat was recently diagnosed with renal failure and has to go to the vet 2-3 times a week for fluids under her skin. My cat and I get so stressed out trying to make these appointments and ...

Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, it disappears temporarily. What is it, and should we be concerned? A: It sounds like Rosie may have ...

Q: Our 15-year-old cat was recently diagnosed with kidney disease at his yearly checkup. At this time the vet says he is in stage 1. Any suggestions? The kidneys have many functions and kidney disease ...

Unfortunately, cats’ kidneys tend to wear out. As discussed in a previous column, many diseases can affect these organs. Unlike other vital organs, such as the liver, the kidneys are not capable of ...

My cat 19-year-old cat has been battling hyperthyroidism for a few years. More recently, she started to act differently and on routine blood work it was determined that her kidneys were starting to ...