Litter box liners are created for the convenience of the cat parent but they often tear from the catâs claws. Itâs also easy for urine to form pools in the folds of the plastic and that creates an odor problem.
Intussusception should be a consideration if your pet has a history of vomiting or diarrhea that has a palpable mass in the abdomen. The mass can be felt as a thickened sausage-shaped intestinal loop. Occasionally the small bowel can be felt entering the mass.
Conditions that change the normal anatomy of the genital area, such as swelling of the vulva, can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. If a dog has bladder stones, the risk of recurring UTIs is increased. Dogs on high long-term doses of corticosteroids (eg., prednisone) may also be at increased risk.