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Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful - The Meowing Vet

Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful

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The Meowing Vet discusses canine Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's Disease, an endocrine system disorder in which the body fails to produce adequate levels of vital hormones. Learn more about the potentially fatal consequences of untreated Addison's Disease in our article below... *Note: the terms "hypoadrenocorticism" and "Addison's Disease" shall be used interchangeably.* What Is Hypoadrenocorticism? (Pathophysiology) … Continue reading Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful

Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines - The Meowing Vet

Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines

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The Meowing Vet provides dog owners with an in-depth educational resource on the complex endocrine disorder of canine Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's Disease, a disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of stress hormone. Learn more about the potential multi-organ complications of this "stressful" endocrine disorder below... *Note: the terms "hyperadrenocorticism" and "Cushing's Disease" … Continue reading Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines

My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats - The Meowing Vet

My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

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Dogs and cats can develop diabetes mellitus, commonly referred as simply "diabetes," the same as their human counterparts can. Diabetes is more complicated than merely having high blood sugar and can seriously impact our pet's overall health. As part of National Pet Diabetes Monthย in November, The Meowing Vet explains the causes, signs, and therapies of … Continue reading My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

Disease Spotlight: Parvovirus - The Meowing Vet

Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus

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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 thereโ€™s a lot of โ€œoutsโ€ ๐Ÿ’ฉ). … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus