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 ...

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,” ...

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 ...