If your dog is suddenly leaning to one side and can't seem to right his or her head or walk, your dog needs to see a veterinarian immediately. Several disorders can cause this presentation, including idiopathic vestibular disease.ย The Meowing Vetย provides pet owners with a speedy summary of this disorder, which dogs are more prone to … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs
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
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
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
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
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