Mammary gland tumors and mammary cancer can affect both dogs and cats. Learn how mammary tumors are treated and how spaying your pet can help prevent them. Tumors of the mammary glands of female pets may be benign or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumor types include adenomas, fibroadenomas, mixed tumors, or duct papillomas. Malignant tumors, akin … Continue reading Mammary Tumors in Dogs & Cats
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, The Meowing Vet 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
A diagnosis of cancer is a pet owner’s greatest fear. Part of this anxiety is based in fear of the unknown. Canine and feline cancer is oftentimes misunderstood, and pet owners may not be aware of the great advances in the specialty of veterinary oncology, which has provided improvements not only in the quality of … Continue reading “The Big C” in Pets: The Basics of Cancer in Dogs and Cats
April 20th has arrived, officially 420 Day in the marijuana advocacy community. Before lighting up at 4:20pm or indulging in a special brownie, read The Meowing Vet's article on the effects of marijuana and cannabis in pets. We'll address various viewpoints on cannabis, including how marijuana is toxic to dogs and cats as well as … Continue reading High Hounds?: The Effects of Marijuana & Cannabis in Dogs & Cats
The Meowing Vet is gonna let pet owners in on a little secret... Wanna know the most important part of your dog or cat's trip to the vet? Curious about your veterinarian's most vital and reliable tool? It's a thorough physical exam! Discover why your vet requires a physical exam prior to certain procedures and … Continue reading Let’s Get Physical: The Importance of the Veterinary Physical Exam
I've been dreading writing this article on pet euthanasia for quite some time. However, as both a veterinarian and as a dog and cat owner who has been through the difficult decision of putting a pet to sleep, I realize how important understanding the euthanasia process is for fellow pet owners. Though saying goodbye to … Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Preparing for a Pet’s Euthanasia
Concerned about your dog or cat's urinalysis? Last time, you learned all about blood. Now, let's learn all about pee! I promise, reading this article will be so much more fun than cleaning up a wet spot on your carpet when your pet just can't cross its legs and hold its bladder any longer. If your veterinarian is … Continue reading The Golden Rule: How to Interpret Your Pet’s Urinalysis
Needles can be scary. Worrying about your pet's bloodwork can be even scarier... But blood tests don't have to be so frightening. Whether your pet requires tests for an upcoming procedure, or whether he or she has been ill and your vet recommends bloodwork, you're bound to have questions as any concerned pet owner would. What does … Continue reading You Smarty Pants!: How to Interpret Your Pet’s Bloodwork