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Canine and Feline Pyometra
Pyometra is a condition commonly seen in veterinary medicine. Though this disease is life threatening, it is treatable when caught soon enough. More importantly, it’s preventable. Pyometra is an infection that occurs in the uterus. As the infection progresses, the...
Cats and Inappropriate Elimination: Peeing Outside the Box
Inappropriate elimination is one common reason cats end up in shelters. When cats urinate outside their litter boxes, it can be messy and frustrating. However, when this happens, it’s not out of spite or revenge. It’s usually a sign of some deeper issue that we can...
Fall Pet Safety
Each season of the year brings its own set of unique qualities as well as reasons and holidays to celebrate. They also each bring a new set of potential hazards for pets. During autumn, use the following information to keep your pets safe so you and your pets can...
Pets and Pain: Recognizing the Signs
When humans experience pain, we have the fortunate ability to communicate what hurts (or at least point to the vicinity of what hurts), how long it’s been hurting, and the severity of the hurt. When our pets experience pain, they can’t simply tell us this information....
Ready for a Dog? Consider These Factors First
Are you thinking about bringing a dog home? Oh, the fun you’ll have: evening walks, trips to the park, hiking and camping, and endless games of fetch. Does your ideal companion have a furry butt, a long wagging tail, floppy or pointy ears, curly, straight, or no hair?...
Feline Urologic Syndrome
Feline urologic syndrome (FUS) and blockages are conditions we see often. They’re serious and can be fatal without quick treatment. Let’s look at what causes the disease, symptoms to watch for, and how we battle it. Symptoms of Disease or Blockage Cats can't say when...
Prevention and Recognition of Deadly Canine Heatstroke
Heatstroke in dogs is a serious condition that turns life threatening in little time. During hot months, we have to be vigilant, watching for and preventing overheating. Every case of canine heatstroke is an emergency. Why it Happens Heatstroke, also called heat...
Lumps and Bumps on Pets
Finding a lump or an unusual bump on a pet can be a scary moment. So can all the moments spent waiting for answers and wondering what it means for a pet’s health. If you find lump or bump on your pet, before you panic, see your veterinarian immediately for...
How Spaying and Neutering Can Prevent and Reduce Risk of Serious Disease
April is Spay and Neuter Month at Sandia Animal Clinic. Altering pets is more important than many people realize. It goes beyond the 6.5 million pets that end up in shelters every year. It’s a greater problem than the millions of strays living and dying on...
Heartworm
Heartworm Disease Here comes spring! It brings warm weather, green grass, and longer days. For many areas, it also brings the beginning of mosquito season. That means increased risk for Heartworm. That’s why March is Heartworm Month at Sandia Animal Clinic. It’s the...