If your aging dog or cat begins exhibiting odd behaviors, it's always a good idea to talk to your vet. If physical problems are ruled out, your pet may be developing cognitive dysfunction, similar to dementia in humans.ย The Meowing Vetย provides a quick overview on canine and feline cognitive dysfunction, including its early clinical signs and … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs & Cats
The love we have for our pets may have us skipping around in glee, but if you notice your dog occasionally skipping or limping, he or she may have a luxating patella (or floating kneecap). In a speedy 3 minute overview, The Meowing Vetย summarizes the signs of patellar luxation, which dog and cat breeds are … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Patellar Luxation in Dogs & Cats
If you have a cat, you're likely an expert when it comes to cleaning rugs or carpet. Why? Because our lovely kitties can be little hairball-making machines, adorning the carpeted areas of our homes with upchucked tubular balls of hair. In this 3 minute quick-read, The Meowing Vetย explains how hairballs form, their potential consequences, and … Continue reading A Hairy Situation: Feline Hairballs
If your dog or cat's pretty eyes aren't shining quite as brightly as they once did, your pet may be developing a cataract. In this speedy overview on the basics of canine and feline cataracts,ย The Meowing Vetย explains the common causes, consequences, and treatment of cataracts and why you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Cataracts in Dogs & Cats
We may have missed National Pet Travel Safety Day by a week (it was January 2nd), but it's never too late to discuss travel safety tips for dogs and cats. Whether you're planning on traveling by plane, train, or automobile, The Meowing Vet is here to guide you through travel preparations for your pets by … Continue reading Wanderlust for Wonderful Pets: Travel Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats
A diagnosis of cancer is a pet ownerโs 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
Tomorrow, November 3rd, is One Health Day, an annual international campaign to recognize the importance of human, animal, and environmental health โ all of which are interconnected. Human medicine as well as veterinary medicine often overlap, as various diseases may be zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between humans and animals. Toxoplasmosis is one of … Continue reading Toxoplasmosis Gives “Pregnancy Brain” a Whole New Meaning
If youโve ever battled a nasty head cold, youโll remember how miserable you felt. Cats can also develop a bad cold, or feline upper respiratory infection (URI), caused by various viruses and bacteria. For National Immunization Awareness Month,ย The Meowing Vet teaches pet owners what steps to take if your kitty comes down with a cold … Continue reading Kitty Colds: Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)