Mammary gland tumors and mammary cancer can affect both dogs and cats. Learn how mammary tumors are treated and how spaying your pet can help prevent them. Tumors of the mammary glands of female pets may be benign or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumor types include adenomas, fibroadenomas, mixed tumors, or duct papillomas. Malignant tumors, akin … Continue reading Mammary Tumors in Dogs & Cats
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
PATIENT SIGNALMENT: 11 year old, male castrated, Labrador retriever. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: Several month Hx of chronic sneezing (+/- epistaxis, or nasal bleeding) that has worsened over time. Ulcerative lesion on the nose that has enlarged over the past few months. PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS: Sneezing with some bloody discharge. Concave ulcerative, depigmented lesion on … Continue reading Clinical Case: geriatric dog with sneezing and nasal lesion
A diagnosis of cancer is a pet ownerโs greatest fear. Part of this anxiety is based in fear of the unknown. Canine and feline cancer is oftentimes misunderstood, and pet owners may not be aware of the great advances in the specialty of veterinary oncology, which has provided improvements not only in the quality of … Continue reading “The Big C” in Pets: The Basics of Cancer in Dogs and Cats
April 20th has arrived, officially 420 Day in the marijuana advocacy community. Before lighting up at 4:20pm or indulging in a special brownie, read The Meowing Vet's article on the effects of marijuana and cannabis in pets. We'll address various viewpoints on cannabis, including how marijuana is toxic to dogs and cats as well as … Continue reading High Hounds?: The Effects of Marijuana & Cannabis in Dogs & Cats
Obesity is not only a growing problem in people, but our dogs and cats are also at risk of expanding waistlines. We love to love our pets through food. Consequentially, pet obesity statistics are on the rise as are veterinary health problems secondary to carrying around excessive body weight. The Meowing Vet explains the health … Continue reading When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats
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)