To wrap up the month of February, which celebratesย American Heart Month andย Heart Awareness Month, The Meowing Vet is back with yet another cardiac-focused veterinary article to bring pet owner awareness to Canineย Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease. ๐ Degenerative mitral valve disease is the most common form of heart disease in dogs as a whole. It … Continue reading Canine Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?”
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Don’t Go Breaking My Heart: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs and Cats
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
Get Smart with Our Chart: A Comparison of Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Products
Is your dog or cat scratching due toย fleas?! Yikes!!! Do you end up scratching your own head when trying to select the right flea product for your pet? The seemingly endless options of flea, tick, and heartworm preventives can be overwhelming, but The Meowing Vet is here to help! We discuss the actions of common … Continue reading Get Smart with Our Chart: A Comparison of Flea, Tick, and Heartworm Products
Disease Spotlight: Heartworm Disease
April serves as Heartworm Awarenessย Month. The Meowing Vet shines the spotlight on heartworm disease, which can lead to heart failure in dogs and cats if not promptly detected and treated. Keep reading to learn how heartworms are transmitted, how the disease is diagnosed and treated, why cats are unique, and what you can do to … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Heartworm Disease