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 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
Do you return home after a day of work to a dog who jumps all over you as if he or she hasn't seen you in months? Do you walk in your front door after running errands to find that your dog or cat has soiled the rug or chewed up your new sofa cushions? … Continue reading Home Alone: Separation Anxiety in Pets
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and The Meowing Vet is ready to inform pet owners about the importance of vaccination in reducing your dog's risk of developing a kennel cough infection. Learn more about canine kennel cough below... What is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough,ย called canine infectious tracheobronchitis or canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) … Continue reading Bothersome Bordetella: Canine Kennel Cough
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a relatively common disorder in cats and dogs, especially pervasive in geriatric felines. Although this renal disorder is non-curative and progresses over time, several therapeutic interventions can be initiated to slow your petโs disease progression and improve his or her lifespan and quality of life. The Meowing Vet provides pet … Continue reading Getting Real about Renal Failure: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats & Dogs
Your dog is yelping in pain, and you notice that he is having trouble moving his back legs. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a "slipped disc" in the spinal column that can result in excruciating pain and possible paralysis due to compression of the spinal cord. Certain dog breeds are predisposed to this neurological ailment, … Continue reading Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats