Do you know the signs that your cat may have a kidney infection? How do kidney infections happen, and how are they treated in cats? Are there any consequences if left unmanaged? The Meowing Vet discusses the ins and outs of feline kidney infections with Great Pet Care. THIS ARTICLE IS A SYNDICATED COPY OF … Continue reading Kidney Infection in Cats – a collaboration with Great Pet Care
PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Feline. 2 year old. Spayed female. DSH. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: ADR X 3 days (progressively worse) according to owners. Inappetant. Stares at water bowl, but will not drink. No known vomiting or diarrhea. Uses litterbox in multi-cat household, so unknown urination habits. Not UTD on vaccines. Not on flea/tick/HW prevention. PHYSICAL EXAM … Continue reading Clinical Case: young cat not eating or drinking
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
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
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
What would you do if you found a tick attached to your dog? What if it was attached to you? If you live in an area where deer ticks and Lyme diseaseย are a concern, you must use year-round tick control on your pets! The Meowing Vet explains how Lyme disease can cause severe illness in … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Lyme Disease
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