What color should healthy cat gums be? How should they feel? What can they reveal about your cat's oral and overall health? What should you do if they look abnormal? The Meowing Vet and Great Pet Care discuss what healthy cat gums should look like and when to seek vet care for concerning gum color … Continue reading Healthy Cat Gums: What Should They Look Like? – a collaboration with Great Pet Care
Canine parvovirus is a potentially deadly virus that impairs the GI tract and immune system of puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs. Fortunately, parvo is preventable with proper vaccination. Learn how to recognize the most common signs that your dog may have parvovirus and what to do next to help your pet. This article is a … Continue reading Parvovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention – a collaboration with 24PetWatch
PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Miniature Poodle. Female Spayed. 8 years old. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: 1 week history of lethargy and decreased appetite. No reported changes in diet or medications. UTD on routine vaccines (though no recent vaccination within the past several months). On monthly HW/flea/tick prevention. 3 year unchanged Hx of mitral valve degeneration (no CHF). … Continue reading Clinical Case: adult dog with lethargy and pale gums
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a relatively common disorder in cats and dogs, especially pervasive in geriatric felines. Although this renal disorder is non-curative and progresses over time, several therapeutic interventions can be initiated to slow your petโs disease progression and improve his or her lifespan and quality of life. The Meowing Vet provides pet … Continue reading Getting Real about Renal Failure: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats & Dogs
Are you a cat owner with questions or concerns about the Feline Leukemia Virus? The Meowing Vet explains the serious health complications of this untreatable and highly contagious feline disease. As August is National Immunization Awareness Month, The Meowing Vet informs cat moms and dads about the pros and cons of the current FeLV vaccination … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Nothing is more pitiful than seeing our fur-babies ill. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can infect puppies and adult dogs, potentially causing severe disease. In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month,ย The Meowing Vet explains the ins-and-outs of parvovirus (seriously, it causes terrible vomiting and diarrhea, so thereโs a lot of โoutsโ ๐ฉ). … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus
Want to provide the best nutrition for your pet, yet don't know what nutrients your dog or cat requires? Ever wonder why your pet needs protein and fat as part of a balanced diet? Are carbs essential to your pet? How do all the different vitamins and minerals benefit your pet's health, and what happens … Continue reading Get in My Belly!: Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats