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Clinical Case: geriatric dog with exercise intolerance and collapse

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PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Canine. Labrador retriever mix. Female, spayed. 17 years old. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: 1 week Hx of weakness & exercise intolerance. Recent episode of collapse. Other chronic problems: hyperadrenocorticism/Cushing's Disease (well-controlled with Rx: mitotane, SAM-e), mild hip dysplasia, moderate periodontal disease, multiple cutaneous masses, nuclear sclerosis OU. PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS: T 102.0 ยฐF … Continue reading Clinical Case: geriatric dog with exercise intolerance and collapse

When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats

When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats

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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

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

Nothing 'Fishy' About Fish Oil!: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Your Pet

Nothing ‘Fishy’ About Fish Oil!: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Your Pet

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You may have already unleashed your sexy inner Greek god or goddess by following a Mediterranean diet high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but did you know thatย omega-3 fats found in fish oil benefit your dog or cat too?! Not only can a fish oil supplement improve the quality of your pet's skin and fur, … Continue reading Nothing ‘Fishy’ About Fish Oil!: How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Your Pet