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Urinary issues can be caused by a number of problems in the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. This could mean an infection, an injury, stones, or some kind of blockage. Common signs of a urinary problem in cats include frequent urination, an inability to urinate, urinating outside the litterbox, crying when urinating, and blood in the urine. Depending on the specific problem, treatment ranges from a special diet to medication to surgery. Overview Here’s how a cat’s urinary system works: The kidneys filter waste and toxins from the blood. These waste products then become part…

That mosquito buzzing in your ear at night can drive you a little bit mad. But it can have far more serious consequences for your dog. Mosquitoes can carry heartworm larvae, and a bite from an infected insect could mean heartworm disease — and permanent damage to the heart, lungs, and blood vessels — for your dog down the line. A dog might not show any signs of infection, or he or she might cough, be lethargic, or lose weight inexplicably. Treatment usually involves a series of injections. The good news is that by following a heartworm prevention medicine regimen,…