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08/30/2026

Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box? It Could Be a Medical Emergency
Changes in urination can be associated with urinary tract infections, bladder inflammation, bladder stones, kidney disease, pain, stress, and other medical problems.
Signs of urinary problems in cats can include:
• Frequent trips to the litter box
• Straining to urinate
• Crying or vocalizing while urinating
• Blood in the urine
• Licking the ge***al area
• Producing only tiny amounts of urine
🚨 MALE CAT URINARY EMERGENCY:
A male cat that is repeatedly straining to urinate but producing very little or no urine may have a urinary blockage. This can become life-threatening and requires immediate veterinary care.
Cats often hide discomfort, so even subtle changes in litter box behavior deserve attention.
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Urinary problems are common in felines and contribute to many kitties ending up in shelters. This video will cover when...
08/26/2026

Urinary problems are common in felines and contribute to many kitties ending up in shelters. This video will cover when to take your kitty to the veterinarian and what could be causing them to eliminate outside the litter box.

08/26/2026

Costco Members can sign up at go.ask.vet for more information. Interview of our CEO Cal Lai, at Super Zoo 2026

08/21/2026

Losing a pet can leave an enormous space in your life. Grief for a pet is real grief, and there is no “right” way to experience it—or a timeline you’re expected to follow.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the loss of a beloved animal, support is available:

❤️ Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline
607-218-7457
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline

❤️ Tufts Pet Loss Support Helpline
508-839-7966
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

❤️ Jasper — grief support and resources
jaspergrief.com
https://www.facebook.com/jaspergrief

Memorializing a pet can also support healing. A paw print, keepsake, planted tree or rose bush, special urn, or custom memorial artwork can provide a tangible way to remember the life you shared.

🎨 EverAfter Art
everafterart.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579193597439

However you choose to remember them, your bond mattered.

Bugs can bug your pet year-round!
08/20/2026

Bugs can bug your pet year-round!

08/18/2026

Fleas and ticks can be closer than you think. 🐾

They don’t just live outdoors—and they don’t necessarily stay on your pet. Fleas and ticks can turn up in bedding, carpets, furniture, along baseboards, and anywhere your dog or cat spends time.

Watch for:
🔎 Increased scratching
🔎 Tiny dark specks that may be flea dirt
🔎 Small bumps around the ears, armpits, or base of the tail that could be ticks

If you find fleas or ticks, treating your pet is only part of the process. Wash bedding, vacuum carpets and furniture thoroughly, and pay attention to areas under beds and along baseboards.

There are several types of flea and tick prevention, including prescription and over-the-counter options. Your veterinarian can help you choose a prevention plan based on your pet’s lifestyle, environment, and age.

Follow VERA and AskVet for more practical pet health and wellness tips.

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No matter the season, external parasites can be a real problem for pets. Coming soon: information on fleas and ticks!
08/16/2026

No matter the season, external parasites can be a real problem for pets. Coming soon: information on fleas and ticks!

08/12/2026

It starts TODAY! Come to SuperZoo in Las Vegas! Don't miss the biggest pet product industry show.

08/07/2026

🐷 Something a little different for our large-animal producers—and useful for backyard pig owners, too.
Keeping pigs hydrated during hot weather takes more than simply making sure a water source is available. Heat, water intake, water delivery, and the pigs themselves all play a role.
This video takes a practical look at helping pigs stay hydrated and cope with high temperatures. It’s information designed with swine producers and livestock owners in mind, but it’s just as relevant if you raise a few pigs or share your backyard with a much-loved pet pig.
We’re bringing more veterinary education beyond dogs and cats—and out to the barn, farm, and backyard.

Links:
https://www.ipic.iastate.edu/heat-stress-resources-published

https://www.ipic.iastate.edu/news/summer-ventilation-and-cooling-tips

https://www.porkcheckoff.org/pork-production-management/

https://live.porkcheckoff.org/news/daily-maintenance-for-hog-facilities/

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