Canine parvovirus is a potentially deadly virus that impairs the GI tract and immune system of puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs. Fortunately, parvo is preventable with proper vaccination. Learn how to recognize the most common signs that your dog may have parvovirus and what to do next to help your pet. This article is a … Continue reading Parvovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention – a collaboration with 24PetWatch
Category: Infectious Diseases
Toxoplasmosis Gives “Pregnancy Brain” a Whole New Meaning
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
Bothersome Bordetella: Canine Kennel Cough
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
Kitty Colds: Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
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)
Disease Spotlight: Rabies
Yesterday (September 28th) was World Rabies Day, and Rabies Awareness Month (held in October) is just around the corner. What better time than now to educate dog and cat owners about the dangers of Rabies?! The Meowing Vet teaches pet owners about the horrors of Rabies and how to properly protect dogs and cats through … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Rabies
Disease Spotlight: Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Are you a cat owner with questions or concerns about the Feline Leukemia Virus? The Meowing Vet explains the serious health complications of this untreatable and highly contagious feline disease. As August is National Immunization Awareness Month, The Meowing Vet informs cat moms and dads about the pros and cons of the current FeLV vaccination … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Disease Spotlight: Leptospirosis
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and The Meowing Vet wants to inform pet owners about the risk of Leptospirosis in unvaccinated dogs and how this zoonotic disease can cause kidney failure and liver disease in humans as well. Read more to learn how to protect your dog and yourself from this bacterial infection... Click … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Leptospirosis
Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus
Nothing is more pitiful than seeing our fur-babies ill. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can infect puppies and adult dogs, potentially causing severe disease. In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month,ย The Meowing Vet explains the ins-and-outs of parvovirus (seriously, it causes terrible vomiting and diarrhea, so thereโs a lot of โoutsโ ๐ฉ). … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus