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
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
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Today we focus on mast cell tumors (MCT), the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs and which can also affect cats. In a brief summary,ย The Meowing Vetย raises awareness on the common clinical signs that can indicate that your pet has a mast cell tumor, how it is … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Mast Cell Tumors (MCT) in Dogs & Cats
Yummm... The smell of coffee in the morning. The sight of coffee ground-like debris coming from your pet's ears?! Not so appealing! If your cat or dog is scratching at his or her ears, and if you notice dark brown "dirt" in your pet's ears, he or she may have a parasitic infestation of ear … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Ear Mites in Cats & Dogs
Final year veterinary students in North America and elsewhere may soon be sitting the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLEยฎ) - the final test determining whether or not they can practice as veterinarians. To add to the multitude of great resources out there aiding vet students as they prepare and study for this exam, The … Continue reading NAVLE Practice Questions and Tips for Veterinary Students
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
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
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