PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Feline. 2 year old. Spayed female. DSH. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: ADR X 3 days (progressively worse) according to owners. Inappetant. Stares at water bowl, but will not drink. No known vomiting or diarrhea. Uses litterbox in multi-cat household, so unknown urination habits. Not UTD on vaccines. Not on flea/tick/HW prevention. PHYSICAL EXAM … Continue reading Clinical Case: young cat not eating or drinking
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
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