You’ve heard the horror stories. A golden retriever puppy eats her owner’s sock and needs emergency surgery to remove the potentially deadly gastrointestinal blockage. A middle-aged cat is diagnosed with diabetes and will need insulin for the rest of his life. The parents of a lumpy and bumpy schnauzer find out one of those lumps [...]
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), around 60% of U.S. dogs and cats are overweight or obese. Extra weight increases your pet’s health condition risks, some of which you may find surprising. Because pet owners are often unaware of their pet’s weight status and the issues associated with obesity, our Central Kentucky [...]
Respiratory infections are common reasons for feline veterinary visits. Respiratory pathogens affect nearly all kittens, and as adults, they can experience periodic relapses. Learn to recognize your cat’s respiratory infection signs so you can implement simple home care measures and monitor your furry pal’s recovery by reading our Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team’s guide to [...]
Similar to people, pets who live long enough are likely to develop some degree of degenerative joint disease (i.e., arthritis, or osteoarthritis). This progressive condition impacts joint health and function, causing pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility. Untreated arthritis can negatively affect pets’ quality of life, but veterinary and at-home interventions can usually reduce discomfort and [...]
In a perfect world, our pets would stay young and healthy forever. But in the real world, pet owners must witness their aging pets develop a variety of medical issues. However, pet owners do not need to pretend the process isn’t happening. Rather, they can actively support their senior pets to ensure them the highest [...]
Most indoor cats prefer to use their litter box, because they are fastidiously clean creatures, but they will sometimes boycott the box. Such inappropriate urination or feline house soiling can significantly impact the cat and pet owner relationship. House soiling is a leading reason why cats lose their homes and end up in shelters, or [...]
Limping in dogs has many potential underlying causes, ranging from minor injuries to serious systemic conditions, such as cancer or Lyme disease. Most importantly, limping indicates that your furry pal is in pain and should be seen by our Central Kentucky Veterinary Center team. Pet owners should know why their dog is limping and the [...]
Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is often referred to as doggy dementia. Your senior pet who has cognitive dysfunction can exhibit a wide range of signs associated with memory loss, anxiety, and other behavioral disorders. However, many pet owners believe their pet’s signs can be attributed to normal aging changes, so CDS often goes ignored, undiagnosed, [...]
Cats and dogs are typically creatures of habit who thrive on their normal routines. So, when your furry pal changes their eating or drinking habits, you know something is up. Altered appetite and thirst in pets are important clues that guide our diagnostic testing process and can help us make an accurate diagnosis. Read on [...]
When your pet seems to be feeling not quite right, or their habits have slightly changed, you probably wonder whether they need a veterinary exam, or if you can wait and see if they improve on their own. We’ve all been there, veterinary professionals included. We know that can be a tough call, so our [...]