IRIS Staging in Cats: 5 Alarming Signs Your Cat’s Kidneys May Be in Trouble
IRIS staging in cats is something we use regularly at White Oak Animal Hospital. It helps us decide which labs to run, how often to monitor, and which supportive therapies to offer. That might mean we turn to Western options like blood pressure meds, or it might mean Eastern tools like herbal kidney support or […]
Broken Leg in Cats: 7 Alarming Mistakes That Slow Healing
A broken leg in cats can look like a small bruise or muscle sprain at first. Meanwhile, the fracture worsens while the cat hides signs of pain. Your cat starts limping or avoids jumping. It seems fine otherwise, so you wait to see if it improves. That’s a common first step. But with cats, what […]
Dog Back Leg Weakness from Cushing’s Disease: 5 Fixable Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Dog back leg weakness from Cushing’s disease is something we see often, especially in older dogs. It appears as wobbly steps, difficulty standing, or a slow and hesitant walk. Many pet owners assume it’s just part of aging or chalk it up to arthritis or sore joints. That can lead to delays in the kind […]