September serves as both Emergency Preparedness Month and National Pet Insurance Month, so what better time to discuss how best to prepare for the possibility of your dog or cat experiencing a medical emergency? The Meowing Vet is joined by contributing guest author, licensed veterinary technician Amber LaRock, who skillfully uses her years of experience … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Pet Emergency
Help eliminate GI upset when switching your dog or cat's food brand by following the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol. The Meowing Vet teaches pet owners how to slowly and safely transition their pets from one diet to the next. Learn how below... Changing your dog or catโs food brand? While frequent diet changes are … Continue reading Avoid GI Upset When Switching Your Pet’s Food Brand: Follow the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol for Dogs & Cats
If you notice that your pet is having urinary accidents, always consult your veterinarian since various health problems may be affecting your pet's urinary system. Oe such condition is urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI), which is most common in older female dogs. In a rapid summary on USMI,ย The Meowing Vetย explains the cause, clinical signs, and … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence 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
It's just about time for your dog's next meal, and you're measuring out the food when suddenly your dog vomits up a slimy yellow mess. Your dog likely has bilious vomiting syndrome.ย The Meowing Vetย explains the cause of this gastrointestinal condition and how you can help prevent it. Learn more below... ๐๐คฎ If your dog, who … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Bilious Vomiting Syndrome in Dogs
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
If you have a cat, you're likely an expert when it comes to cleaning rugs or carpet. Why? Because our lovely kitties can be little hairball-making machines, adorning the carpeted areas of our homes with upchucked tubular balls of hair. In this 3 minute quick-read, The Meowing Vetย explains how hairballs form, their potential consequences, and … Continue reading A Hairy Situation: Feline Hairballs
If your dog or cat's pretty eyes aren't shining quite as brightly as they once did, your pet may be developing a cataract. In this speedy overview on the basics of canine and feline cataracts,ย The Meowing Vetย explains the common causes, consequences, and treatment of cataracts and why you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Cataracts in Dogs & Cats