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
The Meowing Vet provides dog owners with an in-depth educational resource on the complex endocrine disorder of canine Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's Disease, a disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of stress hormone. Learn more about the potential multi-organ complications of this "stressful" endocrine disorder below... *Note: the terms "hyperadrenocorticism" and "Cushing's Disease" … Continue reading Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines
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