Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a cause of vomiting and bloody diarrhea in dogs. Learn why prompt diagnosis and treatment by your veterinarian is necessary to prevent potentially life-threatening complications from impacting your dog. What Is HGE? Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), also called acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS), is an acute (or sudden) cause of bloody diarrhea … Continue reading Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in Dogs
If your dog is suddenly leaning to one side and can't seem to right his or her head or walk, your dog needs to see a veterinarian immediately. Several disorders can cause this presentation, including idiopathic vestibular disease.ย The Meowing Vetย provides pet owners with a speedy summary of this disorder, which dogs are more prone to … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Today we focus on mast cell tumors (MCT), the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs and which can also affect cats. In a brief summary,ย The Meowing Vetย raises awareness on the common clinical signs that can indicate that your pet has a mast cell tumor, how it is … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Mast Cell Tumors (MCT) in Dogs & Cats
Yummm... The smell of coffee in the morning. The sight of coffee ground-like debris coming from your pet's ears?! Not so appealing! If your cat or dog is scratching at his or her ears, and if you notice dark brown "dirt" in your pet's ears, he or she may have a parasitic infestation of ear … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Ear Mites in Cats & Dogs
With all the various types of dog collars, leashes, and harnesses, it can seem daunting when choosing one for your pet. The Meowing Vet provides a description of the most common products so you can be sure to choose the right one for your dog. Learn more below... Dog Collars Regular neck collars These … Continue reading Collars and Leashes and Harnesses, Oh My!: Choosing the Right Style for Walking Your Dog
September serves as Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals can indeed feel pain, which needs to be managed appropriately with a regimen prescribed by your veterinarian. Our dogs and cats are not miniature furry humans; therefore, the same pain medications that may work for us may not work for our pets and can actually cause great … Continue reading Household Pain Medication Toxicity in Dogs & Cats: Animals Require Careful Pain Relief
Help eliminate GI upset when switching your dog or cat's food brand by following the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol. The Meowing Vet teaches pet owners how to slowly and safely transition their pets from one diet to the next. Learn how below... Changing your dog or catโs food brand? While frequent diet changes are … Continue reading Avoid GI Upset When Switching Your Pet’s Food Brand: Follow the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol for Dogs & Cats
If you notice that your pet is having urinary accidents, always consult your veterinarian since various health problems may be affecting your pet's urinary system. Oe such condition is urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI), which is most common in older female dogs. In a rapid summary on USMI,ย The Meowing Vetย explains the cause, clinical signs, and … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence in Dogs