Kids and Cats: 10 Tips to Promote Bonding - a collaboration with Great Pet Care - The Meowing Vet

Kids and Cats: 10 Tips to Promote Bonding – a collaboration with Great Pet Care

The bond between a child and his or her pet is priceless. Cats make wonderful pets, and with the right teaching and encouragement, children and cats can safely get along well and form an incredible bond. Learn how you can create a harmonious home for both your child and your cat. This article is a … Continue reading Kids and Cats: 10 Tips to Promote Bonding – a collaboration with Great Pet Care

Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs and Cats? - a collaboration with 24PetWatch - The Meowing Vet

Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs and Cats? – a collaboration with 24PetWatch

Though some essential oils can help calm pets, their use must be used cautiously. Some essential oils can be toxic to pets if inhaled, ingested, or applied topically โ€“ especially in undiluted form. Cats are especially susceptible to the harmful effects of many essential oils. So which ones are safe, and which should be strictly … Continue reading Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs and Cats? – a collaboration with 24PetWatch

How to Prepare for a Pet Emergency - a collaboration with Great Pet Care - The Meowing Vet

How to Prepare for a Pet Emergency – a collaboration with Great Pet Care

Do you know what to do if your dog or cat experiences an emergency? What are signs that you should seek emergency veterinary care? Learn what you can do to prepare for a pet emergency with this guide. This article is a syndicated copy of an original publication by Great Pet Care. Click HERE for … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Pet Emergency – a collaboration with Great Pet Care

Collars and Leashes and Harnesses, Oh My!: Choosing the Right Style for Walking Your Dog - The Meowing Vet

Collars and Leashes and Harnesses, Oh My!: Choosing the Right Style for Walking Your Dog

With all the various types of dog collars, leashes, and harnesses, it can seem daunting when choosing one for your pet. The Meowing Vet provides a description of the most common products so you can be sure to choose the right one for your dog. Learn more below... Dog Collars   Regular neck collars These … Continue reading Collars and Leashes and Harnesses, Oh My!: Choosing the Right Style for Walking Your Dog

Household Pain Medication Toxicity in Dogs & Cats: Animals Require Careful Pain Relief - The Meowing Vet

Household Pain Medication Toxicity in Dogs & Cats: Animals Require Careful Pain Relief

September serves as Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals can indeed feel pain, which needs to be managed appropriately with a regimen prescribed by your veterinarian. Our dogs and cats are not miniature furry humans; therefore, the same pain medications that may work for us may not work for our pets and can actually cause great … Continue reading Household Pain Medication Toxicity in Dogs & Cats: Animals Require Careful Pain Relief

Wanderlust for Wonderful Pets: Travel Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats

Wanderlust for Wonderful Pets: Travel Safety Tips for Dogs and 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

High Hounds?: The Effects of Marijuana & Cannabis in Dogs & Cats

High Hounds?: The Effects of Marijuana & Cannabis 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