PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Canine. Yorkshire terrier mix. Female, spayed. 13 years old. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: Several month Hx of fatigue, weight loss, decreased appetite, diarrhea, occasional vomiting, urinary accidents in the house, and increased thirst. Not up-to-date on DHPP vaccine. Not on consistent flea/tick/HW preventives. No other pets in the household. No known toxic insult. … Continue reading Clinical Case: geriatric dog with weight loss and increased urination
To wrap up the month of February, which celebratesย American Heart Month andย Heart Awareness Month, The Meowing Vet is back with yet another cardiac-focused veterinary article to bring pet owner awareness to Canineย Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease. ๐ Degenerative mitral valve disease is the most common form of heart disease in dogs as a whole. It … Continue reading Canine Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?”
Hi, pet parents! It's February, which serves as American Heart Month as well as Heart Awareness Month. So what better time to discuss one of the most common manifestations of cardiac disease in dogs and cats: Congestive Heart Failure? โค๏ธ Congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs and cats is a serious concern for many … Continue reading Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs and Cats