The Meowing Vet summarizes the key highlights that pet owners should remember from our May 2017 articles and provides a preview of our upcoming blog topics for June!
Get Smart with Our Chart: A Comparison of Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Products
May 5, 2017
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- The best “treatment” for fleas, ticks, and heartworms is prevention.
- Numerous veterinary products are currently on the market for flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, including oral products, collar, topical formulas, and injectable options. Your vet can help you decide which method of administration is best for your individual pet.
- The Meowing Vet describes the mode of action of the most common ingredients found in these anti-parasitic products.
- A worrisomely high concentration of dangerous chemicals may lurk in your pet’s over-the-counter flea and tick product.
- Download our handy charts comparing the various products currently on the market to help you choose the perfect option for your dog or cat.
Let Me Clear My Throat: Q&A on Feline Asthma
May 15, 2017
- The most common clinical signs of asthma (or allergic bronchitis) in cats are coughing and wheezing. Cats with asthma are at increased risk of developing respiratory infections.
- Coughing can often be confused for a hairball issue in cats. Watch our videos of asthmatic cats coughing so that you don’t make the same mistake.
- Treatment of feline asthma includes the use of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, bronchodilator, or inhaler. Though it may seem counter-intuitive, avoid antihistamines (like Benadryl®) in cats with asthma. Reducing household allergens like dust, cigarette smoke, and plant pollen is equally important.
- Know the signs of an asthma emergency: open-mouth breathing (panting like a dog), blue gums, and collapse. If you observe these signs in your cat, seek immediate veterinary assistance.
Food Allergies in Pets: Dispelling the Myths and Explaining the Facts of Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
May 26, 2017
- Roughly 10-15% of dogs and cats with food allergies have chronic or intermittent GI signs like vomiting or diarrhea.
- Nearly all pets with food allergies have itchy skin, and many may have other dermatological issues such as frequent ear infections.
- Protein sources like beef and dairy products are the most common causes of food allergies in pets, much more common than chicken and grain sources.
- Diagnosing food allergies in dogs and cats can be difficult. Allergy testing is of little help. An 8-week food elimination trial is the best way to achieve a diagnosis.
- Many hypoallergenic prescription veterinary diets exist to aid you in managing your pet’s food allergies.
Preview of The Meowing Vet’s upcoming article topics for the month of June:
- June 5: Our New Shopping Recommendation Page is Launched!
- June 16: Lyme Disease
- June 26: Fourth of July Safety Tips (contains useful information for non-American pet owners as well, such as advice concerning noise phobias and fire safety)
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Maranda Elswick, DVM
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