August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and The Meowing Vet is ready to inform pet owners about the importance of vaccination in reducing your dog's risk of developing a kennel cough infection. Learn more about canine kennel cough below... What is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough,ย called canine infectious tracheobronchitis or canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) … Continue reading Bothersome Bordetella: Canine Kennel Cough
If youโve ever battled a nasty head cold, youโll remember how miserable you felt. Cats can also develop a bad cold, or feline upper respiratory infection (URI), caused by various viruses and bacteria. For National Immunization Awareness Month,ย The Meowing Vet teaches pet owners what steps to take if your kitty comes down with a cold … Continue reading Kitty Colds: Feline Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
One of the most common causes of chronic coughing in toy and small breed dogs is collapsing trachea. The Meowing Vet discusses the typical clinical signs and treatments of this airway disorder and warns pet owners of its potential complications. Scroll down to learn more... What is a collapsing trachea? What causes it? Collapsing trachea, … Continue reading In a State of Collapse: Collapsing Trachea in Dogs
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
Is your cat's wheezing and coughing starting to sound like an old lawnmower trying to start up? Or could you be mistaken in your assumption that your cat has a hairball problem when she is actually coughing instead? If these scenarios resemble your cat, your kitty mayย have Feline Asthma. The Meowing Vet teaches you the … Continue reading Let Me Clear My Throat: Q&A on Feline Asthma