Pet Health

Marigold is a sweet, middle-aged, orange tabby cat found as a stray and taken to the city shelter. Affectionate and easy-going, she had everything going for her, except for one critical flaw that threatened her adoptability -- she had constant liquid diarrhea. Even though she was a favorite at the shelter, her cage was constantly a mess, as was her bright orange fur, and it wasn’t long before Marigold was deemed “unadoptable.” Soon after, her digestive issues earned her a spot at the top of the shelter’s euthanasia list.

In dogs diarrhea is an extremely common occurrence. But did you know that many diarrhea cases are caused by a bacterial pathogen called Clostridium difficile (which is commonly called C diff for short)?

The prevalence of atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats has increased in the last decade. Treatment of dermatitis in cats and dogs involve a combination of managing itchy skin, inflammation, and environmental allergens. An overgrowth of Malassezia in dogs and cats can impact the outcome of dermatitis treatments.

Are you interested in helping animals in need, but don’t know where to begin? Keep reading to learn about some of the paw-esome organizations we supported over the years and other Bay Area groups who are making a big difference.

We’re bringing awareness to pet diabetes a disease that affects roughly one out of every 230 cats and one out of every 310 dogs (according to published studies). Many pet parents are surprised to learn that cats and dogs can get diabetes, which is similar to diabetes in humans. There are many great resources available to you to learn about diabetes in pets, and this article is a great place to start.

Most adult cats have trouble digesting dairy products because they lack the ability to break down lactose, the sugar found in milk.

Gut bacteria are crucial for digestion and obtaining nutrients from the food your dog eats. We are seeing a rise in microbiome-associated disorders in our dogs and ourselves. Luckily, it is possible to restore and maintain a healthy gut microbiome for your pup naturally.

If your dog suffers from itchy skin, ear infections, diarrhea, or other symptoms caused by food sensitivities or allergies, transitioning to a novel protein might be the answer.

While flare-ups of E. coli are a common problem in dogs, flare-ups also occur in cats. Here we discuss E. coli as it relates to cat and dog gut health and available treatment options for symptomatic patients.

Diarrhea can be a sign of an underlying health problem. Figuring out the true cause of dog diarrhea can be tricky, even for a specialist.