Dogs and cats can suffer from a condition known as urolithiasis. Urolithiasis means ‘urine stones’. Urinary stones can form in the kidneys. This is the first thing we think of because it is the most ...

This week's Pet Talk topic is urinary stones in dogs and cats. The condition is called Urolithiasis which is bladder stones. They can be formed by infection, but some smaller breeds have a higher ...

If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know firsthand how painful and uncomfortable they can be. Unfortunately, UTIs aren’t limited to humans—our pets can get them, too. In fact, ...

We all love our dogs and want the best for them. Which is why most of us are pretty receptive to the possibility that ...

Dogs and cats can suffer from a condition known as urolithiasis. Urolithiasis is the formation of calculi, or stones, in the urinary tract. Urinary stones can be in the kidneys. We are familiar with ...

Bladder stones are a common problem with dogs. Bladder stones are solid mineral deposits that form in the bladder. Tiny crystals form in the urine and over time they bond together to form bladder ...

Painful urination in dogs can be a life-threatening emergency that needs immediate veterinary care, or it can be the result of an infection, easily treated with antibiotics. To keep your dog in good ...

Golu, a five-year-old Shih Tzu, was rushed into our clinic one summer afternoon, trembling and unable to pass urine. He’d been straining to urinate for a day but managed only a few drops tinged with ...

If your dog smells like fish, it might be a problem with their anal glands or even a UTI — here's how to treat these issues.

Dear Dr. Fox: My 7-year-old Australian shepherd just had surgery to remove kidney stones, and the vet says he now has to go on a low-protein diet. Can you make some suggestions? I’ve been researching ...