Your cat starts sneezing- a little at first, then constantly. Soon, you notice watery eyes, thick nasal discharge, and a refusal to eat. What began as a mild sniffle has become something more concerning. These signs often point to a feline upper respiratory infection (URI), and while most are not immediately life-threatening, they can quickly [...]

When Your Cat’s Symptoms Point to Kidney Disease: What Happens in Urgent Care Your cat is drinking from the water bowl nonstop. They’re losing weight despite eating, or maybe they’ve started vomiting more often. Their coat looks dull, and the litter box clumps seem to grow larger by the day. These symptoms are among the [...]

A family road trip, a flight across the country, or even a quick visit to a new town can expose pets to unfamiliar parasites and diseases. Kennel cough from a boarding stay, intestinal parasites from a rest stop, or tick-borne illnesses in new regions are just a few of the risks. When you’re on the [...]

Urgent Eye Problems in Pets: Knowing When to Act You wake up one morning and notice your pet blinking repeatedly as if something is stuck in their eye, or you spot sudden redness and swelling. These symptoms were not there last night- what happened? Eye problems often appear without warning, and it can be difficult [...]

Parasites in Dogs and Cats: Urgent Symptoms, Fast Treatment, and What To Expect at Peak Pet Urgent Care You notice a flea bite on your ankle in your own living room. Your dog leaves rice-like segments on the blanket. Your kitten has diarrhea that will not quit. Parasites feel like a nuisance until they become [...]

Your senior dog is already battling cancer, but today he won’t stop chewing at his paws after a sudden allergy flare-up leaves them raw and painful. Or your ancient, arthritic cat manages to dig into the trash while you’re gone and now has relentless diarrhea. These aren’t the kinds of events that require overnight hospitalization [...]

Pancreatitis in Cats: Why Prompt Care Can Save a Life Cats are subtle communicators. A skipped meal, a quiet day on the couch, or a single episode of vomiting might not seem like a big deal. But for cats, these small changes can point to serious illness. One condition that often hides behind vague signs [...]

Cats are known for their quiet grace and ability to hide discomfort. This natural tendency can make it difficult for owners to recognize when something is wrong- especially when it comes to breathing issues. One condition that often goes unnoticed until it becomes serious is feline asthma. Asthma in cats is a chronic inflammatory disease [...]

As cats age, their bodies change in subtle- and sometimes not-so-subtle- ways. You might notice your cat skipping their usual leap to the windowsill, sleeping more,  or drinking more water than they used to. Many of these shifts are part of the natural aging process, but some are early signs that something more serious is [...]

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), or bloat, is one of the most critical emergencies seen in dogs- and early action makes all the difference. At Peak Pet Urgent Care in Reno, Nevada, we regularly evaluate dogs for symptoms that may point to GDV, a condition that can go from mild discomfort to life-threatening in a matter of [...]