Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in Dogs
Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a cause of vomiting and bloody diarrhea in dogs. Learn why prompt diagnosis and treatment by ...
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 ...
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 ...
Parvovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention – a collaboration with 24PetWatch
Canine parvovirus is a potentially deadly virus that impairs the GI tract and immune system of puppies and unvaccinated adult ...
Can Dogs Drink Pedialyte? – a collaboration with Great Pet Care
Pedialyte® is a great way to replenish electrolytes and support hydration in children. But what about our furry babies? Is ...
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 ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs
If your dog is suddenly leaning to one side and can't seem to right his or her head or walk, ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Mast Cell Tumors (MCT) in Dogs & Cats
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Today we focus on mast cell tumors (MCT), the most common malignant skin ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Ear Mites in Cats & Dogs
Yummm... The smell of coffee in the morning. The sight of coffee ground-like debris coming from your pet's ears?! Not ...
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 ...
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 ...
Avoid GI Upset When Switching Your Pet’s Food Brand: Follow the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol for Dogs & Cats
Help eliminate GI upset when switching your dog or cat's food brand by following the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence in Dogs
If you notice that your pet is having urinary accidents, always consult your veterinarian since various health problems may be ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs & Cats
If your aging dog or cat begins exhibiting odd behaviors, it's always a good idea to talk to your vet ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Bilious Vomiting Syndrome in Dogs
It's just about time for your dog's next meal, and you're measuring out the food when suddenly your dog vomits ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Patellar Luxation in Dogs & Cats
The love we have for our pets may have us skipping around in glee, but if you notice your dog ...
Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Cataracts in Dogs & Cats
If your dog or cat's pretty eyes aren't shining quite as brightly as they once did, your pet may be ...
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 ...
“The Big C” in Pets: The Basics of Cancer in Dogs and Cats
A diagnosis of cancer is a pet owner’s greatest fear. Part of this anxiety is based in fear of the ...
Home Alone: Separation Anxiety in Pets
Do you return home after a day of work to a dog who jumps all over you as if he ...
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 ...
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 ...
Don’t Get It Twisted: ‘I Love Veterinary’ Discusses Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)
The Meowing Vet is joined by contributing guest writer I Love Veterinary to discuss Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). Also commonly called ...
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 ...
Canine Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?”
To wrap up the month of February, which celebrates American Heart Month and Heart Awareness Month, The Meowing Vet is back with ...
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 ...
Get Your Trick-or-Treat On!: A Halloween Special from The Meowing Vet
Halloween is almost here! The Goosebumps TV show theme song is stuck in our brains, our pumpkins are carved, and our ...
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: 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 ...
The Internet’s Best Resource for Dog Arthritis: Canine Arthritis Management
Canine Arthritis Management is the Internet's greatest resource to aid dog owners in understanding and managing canine osteoarthritis in their ...
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 ...
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 ...
You Make Me Want to Barf!: Causes of Dog Vomiting
Are you a good dog owner who holds your dog's ears back when he or she vomits? (Remind you of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Life Hack: Pet Edition #2: Weight Loss Tricks
Your fat cat may be contentedly singing "My Lovely Lady Lumps" to herself all day long, but you and I ...
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 ...
Life Hack: Pet Edition #1: Empty Gel Caps for Easier Medicating
Hide-and-seek is fun, but not when your pet insists on playing it each time he sees you prepare his daily medications ...
Back to School: Choosing a Doggie Daycare
The kids are back in school! Whether you're moping with empty nest syndrome or ecstatic to have a bit more ...
Too Hot to Handle: Keeping Your Pet Safe in the Summer Heat
10 Tips to Keep Your Pets Cool During a Hot Day SOME LIKE IT HOT. Your pets won't. I'm sure by ...
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 ...
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 ...
