Though some essential oils can help calm pets, their use must be used cautiously. Some essential oils can be toxic to pets if inhaled, ingested, or applied topically โ especially in undiluted form. Cats are especially susceptible to the harmful effects of many essential oils. So which ones are safe, and which should be strictly … Continue reading Are Essential Oils Safe for Dogs and Cats? – a collaboration with 24PetWatch
September serves as Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals can indeed feel pain, which needs to be managed appropriately with a regimen prescribed by your veterinarian. Our dogs and cats are not miniature furry humans; therefore, the same pain medications that may work for us may not work for our pets and can actually cause great … Continue reading Household Pain Medication Toxicity in Dogs & Cats: Animals Require Careful Pain Relief
If you're in the middle of spring cleaning your home, please take extra caution to keep your dogs and cats safe during the process. The Meowing Vet's safety checklist is a vital guide of the potential Top 20ย household pet hazards that all pet owners need to know, regardless of the time of year. Learn more … Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home: Household Pet Hazards
Halloween is almost here! The Goosebumpsย TV show theme song is stuck in our brains, our pumpkins are carved, and our costumes are assembled. The Meowing Vet is not only excited to celebrate Halloween, but we're also eager to share our pet safety tips and fun Halloween ideas with our readers.ย (Kitty Litter Cake, anyone?) Learn more … Continue reading Get Your Trick-or-Treat On!: A Halloween Special from The Meowing Vet
Spring has finally arrived in all its glory! Yet with this beautiful season come certain hazards that may threaten your pet's health. The Meowing Vet describes tips on how to keep your dogs and cats safe in the springtime by teaching what seasonal plants and mushrooms areย toxic, what Easter holiday items cay be harmful, and … Continue reading Let the Sunshine In: Spring Safety Tips for Pets and Wild Animals
You may be dreaming of a White Christmas, but with the beautiful snow comes the freezing cold weather. Due to the dropping temperatures this time of year, your pet needs extra protection from cold weather hazards, such as frostbite and antifreeze toxicity. Follow these 11 easy tips from The Meowing Vet to keep your dogs … Continue reading Ice Ice Baby: Protecting Your Pets from Cold Weather
Pumpkin spice lattes. Apple picking. Cute layering. But rats and mice???!!! Eek! The Fall is a wonderful time of year, but with the cooler weather comes the increased possibility of a rodent family moving into your warm home to snuggle up for the Winter. However,ย before you go purchasing any rat bait (i.e. aย rodenticide), please educate … Continue reading Ratsssss!: Rat Bait Toxicity in Dogs and Cats
Just Say "No," Girl, to Feeding Your Doggy or Kittyย These Foods Okay, okay... I know first-hand how hard it is to resist the soul-searching, pleading eyes of a begging pet watching you savor each bite of your delectable snack. And on the flip side, I also know how unappetizing it is to wipe dog drool … Continue reading Don’t You Dare Eat That!: Human Foods Toxic to Pets