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 ...

When Barbara’s cat Felicity started drinking more water and making frequent trips to the litter box, she ignored it. Then Barbara noticed the 12-year-old tabby was eating less. Barbara switched to a ...

Buprenorphine is a short-term pain relief medication that's commonly combined with other medications to manage mild to moderate pain in cats. It is usually given subcutaneously (under the skin) or ...

Anita Fernandez cried for two days after her 14-year-old tabby Marcello was diagnosed recently with chronic renal failure, a progressive and incurable kidney disease. “The news was so devastating,” ...

Q. My daughter”s cat just died of kidney failure. Her vet said it was chronic, but it seemed like Muffin got really sick overnight and within three days had to be put down. What can you tell me about ...

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 ...