PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Canine. 4 year-old male castrated Labrador retriever. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: 1 year history of excessive urination and increased water consumption. Owners report having to refill the patientโs large water bowl several times daily and letting him outside frequently to urinate large amounts at a time. No weight changes or other issues. UTD … Continue reading Clinical Case: adult dog with increased thirst and urination
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a relatively common disorder in cats and dogs, especially pervasive in geriatric felines. Although this renal disorder is non-curative and progresses over time, several therapeutic interventions can be initiated to slow your petโs disease progression and improve his or her lifespan and quality of life. The Meowing Vet provides pet … Continue reading Getting Real about Renal Failure: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Cats & Dogs
The Meowing Vet discusses canine Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's Disease, an endocrine system disorder in which the body fails to produce adequate levels of vital hormones. Learn more about the potentially fatal consequences of untreated Addison's Disease in our article below... *Note: the terms "hypoadrenocorticism" and "Addison's Disease" shall be used interchangeably.* What Is Hypoadrenocorticism? (Pathophysiology) … Continue reading Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful
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
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
Nothing is cuter than hearing your kitty meow, huh? I love the sound so much that I named my veterinary website The Meowing Vet, for crying out loud! I'm like the ultimate Feline Fangirl! However cute your cat's meow is, though, it may be time for a visit to your veterinarian if your catย begins meowing … Continue reading What Your Cat’s Meow Could Be Telling You: Q&A on Feline Hyperthyroidism