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Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats - The Meowing Vet

Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats

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Your dog is yelping in pain, and you notice that he is having trouble moving his back legs. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a "slipped disc" in the spinal column that can result in excruciating pain and possible paralysis due to compression of the spinal cord. Certain dog breeds are predisposed to this neurological ailment, … Continue reading Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats

Let's Get Physical: The Importance of the Veterinary Physical Exam - The Meowing Vet

Let’s Get Physical: The Importance of the Veterinary Physical Exam

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The Meowing Vet is gonna let pet owners in on a little secret... Wanna know the most important part of your dog or cat's trip to the vet? Curious about your veterinarian's most vital and reliable tool? It's a thorough physical exam! Discover why your vet requires a physical exam prior to certain procedures and … Continue reading Let’s Get Physical: The Importance of the Veterinary Physical Exam