Have you noticed that your cat is missing a tooth but you never found the tooth? Tooth resorption in cats is a condition in which the body breaks down and absorbs the structures that support the tooth. Today, our Des Moines Veterinary Hospital vets discuss the symptoms and how they can be treated.
Birds can make great pets but it can be hard to pick which one is best for you. Here, our Des Moines Veterinary Hospital vets will offer advice on different types of birds and which birds would be best for you.
Diagnostic imaging is an exceptional tool used by our Des Moines vets to help us pinpoint the cause, extent, or seriousness of your pet's illness or injury. Depending on your pet's condition, the type of diagnostic imaging used will vary. Below are a few of the tests that your vet may recommend to help diagnose or treat your dog or cat.
Urinary blockages can affect your cat and these blockages can be life-threatening and a perineal urethrostomy may be suggested. Today, the Des Moines vets talk about what perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery is and what to expect from PU surgery and recovery for your cat.
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a diagnostic test in which multiple x-rays of an area are taken and a computer generates a 3D view. Today, our Des Moines vets explain CT scans, when and why they are necessary, and the average cost of a CT scan for dogs.
If your dog is booked to have an x-ray (radiograph) you may be wondering how the appointment will work and how you can prepare. Below, the Des Moines vets share what you can expect when you bring your dog to us for an x-ray.
At Des Moines Veterinary Hospital, we believe strongly in educating our clients so they can be the best possible pet owners. So today, our Des Moines vets will discuss urinalysis for dogs and cats, as well as how to understand your pet's urinalysis results so you can make the best decisions regarding their medical care.
We understand that it can be upsetting to take your pet for a blood test. To help ease your concerns, our Des Moines vets are here to help explain blood tests for dogs.
Diagnostic imaging is a tool used by our Des Moines vets to help us pinpoint the cause, extent, or seriousness of your pet's illness or injury. Today, our Des Moines Veterinary Hospital vets will explain imaging for your cat or dog.
Dogs make great companions but you can’t spend every waking hour with them. You will have to leave them to go do things like errands, work, and appointments. Our Des Moines vet will give some suggestions to make it easier to leave your puppy at home alone for the first time.