Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a cause of vomiting and bloody diarrhea in dogs. Learn why prompt diagnosis and treatment by your veterinarian is necessary to prevent potentially life-threatening complications from impacting your dog. What Is HGE? Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), also called acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS), is an acute (or sudden) cause of bloody diarrhea … Continue reading Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in Dogs
September serves as both Emergency Preparedness Month and National Pet Insurance Month, so what better time to discuss how best to prepare for the possibility of your dog or cat experiencing a medical emergency? The Meowing Vet is joined by contributing guest author, licensed veterinary technician Amber LaRock, who skillfully uses her years of experience … Continue reading How to Prepare for a Pet Emergency
The Meowing Vet is joined by contributing guest writer I Love Veterinary to discuss Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV). Also commonly called "bloat", GDV is an emergency life-threatening twisting of the stomach that can occur in dogs, particularly large, deep-chested breeds such as Great Danes. Read I Love Veterinary's full article below... The Meowing Vet is grateful … Continue reading Don’t Get It Twisted: ‘I Love Veterinary’ Discusses Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)
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
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
Summertime is all about fun! Ensure that your dog or cat enjoys summer activities too by following The Meowing Vet's summertime pet safety tips. Read below to discover how to reduce your pet's fear of thunderstorms and loud fireworks. We also explain how to keep your pet safe from dog fights and GI upset at … Continue reading Summer Fun Has Begun!: How to Ensure Summertime Safety for Your Pets
Are you a good dog owner who holds your dog's ears back when he or she vomits? (Remind you of your college days?! ๐คฎ) Not only from my clients but also from my family and friends, I receive a plethora of inquiries from worried doggie mommies and daddies about sudden vomiting. The Meowing Vetย recently spoke … Continue reading You Make Me Want to Barf!: Causes of Dog Vomiting
Cleaning up cat pee off your carpets... or new couch... or clean basket of laundry is NO FUN!ย Having a sick kitty is even less fun. If your cat has started urinating more frequently yet only producing small volumes of urine at a time, if you observe blood in your cat's urine, or if you notice … Continue reading Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Here’s What You Need to Know