PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Canine. Yorkshire terrier mix. Female, spayed. 13 years old. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: Several month Hx of fatigue, weight loss, decreased appetite, diarrhea, occasional vomiting, urinary accidents in the house, and increased thirst. Not up-to-date on DHPP vaccine. Not on consistent flea/tick/HW preventives. No other pets in the household. No known toxic insult. … Continue reading Clinical Case: geriatric dog with weight loss and increased urination
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Disease Spotlight: Leptospirosis
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and The Meowing Vet wants to inform pet owners about the risk of Leptospirosis in unvaccinated dogs and how this zoonotic disease can cause kidney failure and liver disease in humans as well. Read more to learn how to protect your dog and yourself from this bacterial infection... Click … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Leptospirosis