When is diagnostic imaging recommended for my cat? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
Diagnostic imaging such as x-rays or ultrasound, which we do here, may be recommended if your pet is sick or hurt, such as limping on a certain leg, or if it's had trauma and we worry about fractures. An ultrasound might be indicated if we're worried about problems with the organs, like the kidneys or the liver, that's more specific for looking at the organs.
National Camping Month: A Guide to Camping Safely With Pets
Every pet owner wants to bring along their four-legged family member when they set out for a fun adventure, including
How to Keep Your Pets Safe From Extreme Heat This Summer
Although National Heat Awareness Day was on the last Friday of May, any day during these scorchingly hot months is a
Is a skin cancer diagnosis in cats a death sentence? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
And skin cancer in cats is not a death sentence. It doesn't mean that, but it does mean that we want them in to deal with it as quickly as possible and help minimize any long-term issues we may have with it.
Are skin tumors painful for cats? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
They're probably a little uncomfortable. Most of us have had warts and things along that line, and they don't tend to be terribly painful. If they're red and inflamed and oozing, they're uncomfortable, but by large, most cats aren't going to complain about a lump or a bump. They don't really complain about anything except something that just ticks them off. As you said, company, change in habits, or their food ball has a hole in the center, but they don't usually complain about not feeling well, or it takes a while to figure that out with cats.