Weight Management Cat Food: 10 Vet-Recommended Options - a collaboration with Great Pet Care - The Meowing Vet

Weight Management Cat Food: 10 Vet-Recommended Options – a collaboration with Great Pet Care

If your cat is trending toward the chubby side, or if your hefty kitty is in need of some serious weight loss to improve his or her health, your vet may recommend a special weight management cat food. The Meowing Vet and Great Pet Care provide prescription and non-prescription weight management cat food options for … Continue reading Weight Management Cat Food: 10 Vet-Recommended Options – a collaboration with Great Pet Care

Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful - The Meowing Vet

Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful

The Meowing Vet discusses canine Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's Disease, an endocrine system disorder in which the body fails to produce adequate levels of vital hormones. Learn more about the potentially fatal consequences of untreated Addison's Disease in our article below... *Note: the terms "hypoadrenocorticism" and "Addison's Disease" shall be used interchangeably.* What Is Hypoadrenocorticism? (Pathophysiology) … Continue reading Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful

Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines - The Meowing Vet

Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines

The Meowing Vet provides dog owners with an in-depth educational resource on the complex endocrine disorder of canine Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's Disease, a disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of stress hormone. Learn more about the potential multi-organ complications of this "stressful" endocrine disorder below... *Note: the terms "hyperadrenocorticism" and "Cushing's Disease" … Continue reading Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines

Let's Get Physical: The Importance of the Veterinary Physical Exam - The Meowing Vet

Let’s Get Physical: The Importance of the Veterinary Physical Exam

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

My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats - The Meowing Vet

My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

Dogs and cats can develop diabetes mellitus, commonly referred as simply "diabetes," the same as their human counterparts can. Diabetes is more complicated than merely having high blood sugar and can seriously impact our pet's overall health. As part of National Pet Diabetes Monthย in November, The Meowing Vet explains the causes, signs, and therapies of … Continue reading My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

What Your Cat’s Meow Could Be Telling You: Q&A on Feline Hyperthyroidism

Nothing is cuter than hearing your kitty meow, huh? I love the sound so much that I named my veterinary website The Meowing Vet, for crying out loud! I'm like the ultimate Feline Fangirl! However cute your cat's meow is, though, it may be time for a visit to your veterinarian if your catย begins meowing … Continue reading What Your Cat’s Meow Could Be Telling You: Q&A on Feline Hyperthyroidism