PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Canine. German shepherd puppy. 4 weeks old. Male, intact. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: 1 day Hx of decreased appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Has already received initial DHPP vaccine, administered by breeder 1 week prior (unknown storage or handling of the vaccine). No other dogs in household. PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS: QAR. BCS 3/9, poor … Continue reading Clinical Case: puppy with vomiting and diarrhea
Nothing is more pitiful than seeing our fur-babies ill. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can infect puppies and adult dogs, potentially causing severe disease. In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month,ย The Meowing Vet explains the ins-and-outs of parvovirus (seriously, it causes terrible vomiting and diarrhea, so thereโs a lot of โoutsโ ๐ฉ). … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus
Are you a good dog owner who holds your dog's ears back when he or she vomits? (Remind you of your college days?! ๐คฎ) Not only from my clients but also from my family and friends, I receive a plethora of inquiries from worried doggie mommies and daddies about sudden vomiting. The Meowing Vetย recently spoke … Continue reading You Make Me Want to Barf!: Causes of Dog Vomiting
As explained on Dr. Andy Roark's wonderful blog, no kitten is truly a free kitten. This is the time of year when an extraordinarily high number of kittens need homes. Adopting a kitten is one of the kindest and delightful decisions you can make, but all new cat owners should be prepared that kittens and … Continue reading Kitten Vaccines and Preventative Medicine: Treat Dat Kitty, Gurrrl!
Parvo. Lepto. Kennel cough. Lyme. Rabies. Deworming. Flea, tick, heartworm prevention. You hear all this jargon mentionedย by your veterinarian while you're trying to keep your happy, bouncing new puppy still during its very first vet visit. You tryย to remember all that your vet said, but you leave the clinic feeling frazzled. When should my puppy … Continue reading Puppy Vaccines and Preventative Medicine: How to Protect Your Puppy Like a Boss