For the pet owner who wants to know more
Urinary Stones (Uroliths) in Dogs and Cats
Certain types of urinary tract stones (or uroliths) are relatively common in pets, especially bladder stones in dogs. To prevent ...
Mammary Tumors in Dogs & Cats
Mammary gland tumors and mammary cancer can affect both dogs and cats. Learn how mammary tumors are treated and how ...
Cat Tail Language: Decoding Your Feline’s Flick – a collaboration with Great Pet Care
Curious to decipher what your cat's tail has to say about his or her behavior? Learn how the position and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What Your Veterinarian Needs You to Know about Compassion Fatigue and Suicide in the Veterinary Profession
September serves as Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, with today (September 10th) marking World Suicide Prevention Day. The Meowing Vet highlights a ...
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 ...
Kitty Colds: Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
If you’ve ever battled a nasty head cold, you’ll remember how miserable you felt. Cats can also develop a bad ...
Getting Real about Renal Failure: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats & Dogs
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a relatively common disorder in cats and dogs, especially pervasive in geriatric felines. Although this ...
Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats
Your dog is yelping in pain, and you notice that he is having trouble moving his back legs. Intervertebral Disc ...
Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful
The Meowing Vet discusses canine Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's Disease, an endocrine system disorder in which the body fails to produce ...
Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines
The Meowing Vet provides dog owners with an in-depth educational resource on the complex endocrine disorder of canine Hyperadrenocorticism, or ...
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 ...
There’s No Place Like Home: Household Pet Hazards
If you're in the middle of spring cleaning your home, please take extra caution to keep your dogs and cats ...
In a State of Collapse: Collapsing Trachea in Dogs
One of the most common causes of chronic coughing in toy and small breed dogs is collapsing trachea. The Meowing ...
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs and Cats
Hi, pet parents! It's February, which serves as American Heart Month as well as Heart Awareness Month. So what better ...
Let’s Get Physical: The Importance of the Veterinary Physical Exam
The Meowing Vet is gonna let pet owners in on a little secret... Wanna know the most important part of ...
My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats
Dogs and cats can develop diabetes mellitus, commonly referred as simply "diabetes," the same as their human counterparts can. Diabetes ...
When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats
Obesity is not only a growing problem in people, but our dogs and cats are also at risk of expanding ...
Disease Spotlight: Rabies
Yesterday (September 28th) was World Rabies Day, and Rabies Awareness Month (held in October) is just around the corner. What ...
The Pee-Pee Dance: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dogs and Cats
Cross your legs, folks! This article is gonna make you feel the need to pee. If your dog or cat ...
The Big Fix: Facts and Myths of Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
🎶 Let's talk about all the good things... And the bad things that may be... Let's talk about sex... Let's talk about sex ...
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 ...
Disease Spotlight: Leptospirosis
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and The Meowing Vet wants to inform pet owners about the risk of 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 ...
Get in My Belly!: Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats
Want to provide the best nutrition for your pet, yet don't know what nutrients your dog or cat requires? Ever ...
Summer Fun Has Begun!: How to Ensure Summertime Safety for Your Pets
Summertime is all about fun! Ensure that your dog or cat enjoys summer activities too by following The Meowing Vet's ...
Disease Spotlight: Lyme Disease
What would you do if you found a tick attached to your dog? What if it was attached to you? ...
Food Allergies in Pets: Dispelling the Myths and Explaining the Facts of Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Food allergies may be the source of your dog or cat's chronic GI issues, skin itchiness, and frequent ear infections. In this article ...
Let Me Clear My Throat: Q&A on Feline Asthma
Is your cat's wheezing and coughing starting to sound like an old lawnmower trying to start up? Or could you ...
Get Smart with Our Chart: A Comparison of Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Products
Is your dog or cat scratching due to fleas?! Yikes!!! Do you end up scratching your own head when trying to ...
Disease Spotlight: Heartworm Disease
April serves as Heartworm Awareness Month. The Meowing Vet shines the spotlight on heartworm disease, which can lead to heart failure ...
Let the Sunshine In: Spring Safety Tips for Pets and Wild Animals
Spring has finally arrived in all its glory! Yet with this beautiful season come certain hazards that may threaten your ...
Cruciate Ligament Damage: When Your Dog Sustains a “Football Injury”
What do you do if your dog yelps in pain and suddenly starts holding up one of his or her back ...
Saying Goodbye: Preparing for a Pet’s Euthanasia
I've been dreading writing this article on pet euthanasia for quite some time. However, as both a veterinarian and as ...
Nothing ‘Fishy’ About Fish Oil!: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Your Pet
You may have already unleashed your sexy inner Greek god or goddess by following a Mediterranean diet high in healthy ...
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Here’s What You Need to Know
Cleaning up cat pee off your carpets... or new couch... or clean basket of laundry is NO FUN! Having a sick ...
New Year, New Smile: What Your Vet Wants You to Know About Your Pet’s Dental Health
The Meowing Vet wishes you a Happy 2017! What are your pet's New Year's resolutions? Getting in shape? Getting braver about ...
May Your Days Be Merry and Bright: Holiday Pet Safety Tips
The holiday decorations, the lights, the presents, the decadent foods! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or “Chrismukkah,” this season truly ...
Ice Ice Baby: Protecting Your Pets from Cold Weather
You may be dreaming of a White Christmas, but with the beautiful snow comes the freezing cold weather. Due to ...
How Tragic!: Q&A on Canine Hypothyroidism
If your dog was once a boundless source of energy but has slowed down to a snail's pace and only ...
What Your Cat’s Meow Could Be Telling You: Q&A on Feline Hyperthyroidism
Nothing is cuter than hearing your kitty meow, huh? I love the sound so much that I named my veterinary ...
Ratsssss!: Rat Bait Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Pumpkin spice lattes. Apple picking. Cute layering. But rats and mice???!!! Eek! The Fall is a wonderful time of year, ...
The Golden Rule: How to Interpret Your Pet’s Urinalysis
Concerned about your dog or cat's urinalysis? Last time, you learned all about blood. Now, let's learn all about pee! ...
You Smarty Pants!: How to Interpret Your Pet’s Bloodwork
Needles can be scary. Worrying about your pet's bloodwork can be even scarier... But blood tests don't have to be so ...
Don’t You Dare Eat That!: Human Foods Toxic to Pets
Just Say "No," Girl, to Feeding Your Doggy or Kitty These Foods Okay, okay... I know first-hand how hard it is ...
Kitten Vaccines and Preventative Medicine: Treat Dat Kitty, Gurrrl!
As explained on Dr. Andy Roark's wonderful blog, no kitten is truly a free kitten. This is the time of ...
Puppy Vaccines and Preventative Medicine: How to Protect Your Puppy Like a Boss
Parvo. Lepto. Kennel cough. Lyme. Rabies. Deworming. Flea, tick, heartworm prevention. You hear all this jargon mentioned by your veterinarian while ...
