Animal Clinic Behind the Scenes

09/25/2026

Is your cat drooling, dropping food, or hesitating before eating? My new guide to feline stomatitis and mouth pain explains what to watch for and why a veterinary examination matters.

Drooling, dropped food, and crying while eating can signal feline stomatitis, a painful mouth condition that's different from routine dental disease. Learn the signs, causes, and treatment.

09/22/2026

Is your cat repeatedly visiting the litter box but producing little or no urine? Seek emergency veterinary care rather than waiting to see what happens. My new guide explains the warning signs and what to expect at the vet.

A cat straining in the litter box with little or no urine coming out needs emergency care, not a wait-and-see approach. Learn the warning signs, why male cats are at highest risk, and what treatment involves.

09/20/2026

Is your dog scooting across the carpet or constantly licking their rear? My new guide explains possible causes, signs that need attention, and what your veterinarian can do to help.

Scooting, licking, and chasing at the tail almost always point to full or irritated a**l glands. Learn what's normal, what needs a vet visit, and when it's a true emergency.

09/17/2026

Dog Ear Tumor or Lump: What It Could Mean

Found a lump in or around your dog's ear and not sure if it's serious? Most ear lumps are not cancer, but growth, bleeding, pain, discharge, or new balance problems are signs that need a veterinary look. Our new guide explains the most common causes and how vets figure out what a lump actually is. Read the full guide here:

A lump in or around a dog's ear is not automatically cancer, but growth, bleeding, pain, discharge, or balance changes need veterinary attention.

09/15/2026

Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws Raw?
Is your dog licking or chewing one paw so much the skin looks red, raw, or irritated? Occasional paw licking is normal grooming, but licking that becomes constant or breaks the skin usually points to an injury, allergy, parasite, or infection underneath. Our new guide walks through what to check at home and when it's time for a veterinary visit. Read the full guide here:

A dog licking paws raw may have an injury, allergy, parasite, irritation, or infection. Learn what to check and when veterinary care is needed.

09/13/2026

Why Is My Cat Breathing Fast While Resting?
Noticed your cat's chest moving faster than usual while she's just lying around? A few minutes of quick breathing after play or heat is normal, but rapid breathing that continues while your cat is calm or asleep can point to a heart, lung, or whole-body problem. Our new guide shows you how to count your cat's resting breathing rate, what emergency signs to watch for, and when to call the vet right away. Read the full guide here:

A cat breathing fast at rest may have a heart, lung, airway, pain, or whole-body problem. Learn how to count breaths and recognize emergency signs.

09/10/2026

Is your dog sneezing more than usual, or making that odd honking sound that looks a little scary the first time you see it? An occasional sneeze after sniffing something dusty is normal, but repeated sneezing, discharge from one nostril, or blood is a different story. Our new guide breaks down regular sneezing versus reverse sneezing, what commonly triggers each, and exactly when it is time to call the vet. Read the full guide: https://drrogerhart.com/why-is-my-dog-sneezing-so-much/