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
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
Canine Arthritis Management is the Internet's greatest resource to aid dog owners in understanding and managing canine osteoarthritis in their furry friends. English-based veterinarian Hannah Capon is the founder of Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) and offers a goldmine of information completely free of charge on her website, www.caninearthritis.co.uk. The Meowing Vet spoke with Capon about … Continue reading The Internet’s Best Resource for Dog Arthritis: Canine Arthritis Management
What would you do if you found a tick attached to your dog? What if it was attached to you? If you live in an area where deer ticks and Lyme diseaseย are a concern, you must use year-round tick control on your pets! The Meowing Vet explains how Lyme disease can cause severe illness in … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Lyme Disease
What doย you do if your dog yelps in pain and suddenly starts holding up one of his or her back legs? Chances are, your dog has injured a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL or ACL) in the knee, the most common cause of hind limb lameness in dogs... and a common injury in human football players … Continue reading Cruciate Ligament Damage: When Your Dog Sustains a “Football Injury”
You may have already unleashed your sexy inner Greek god or goddess by following a Mediterranean diet high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but did you know thatย omega-3 fats found in fish oil benefit your dog or cat too?! Not only can a fish oil supplement improve the quality of your pet's skin and fur, … Continue reading Nothing ‘Fishy’ About Fish Oil!: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Your Pet