April 20th has arrived, officially 420 Day in the marijuana advocacy community. Before lighting up at 4:20pm or indulging in a special brownie, read The Meowing Vet's article on the effects of marijuana and cannabis in pets. We'll address various viewpoints on cannabis, including how marijuana is toxic to dogs and cats as well as … Continue reading High Hounds?: The Effects of Marijuana & Cannabis in Dogs & Cats
Dogs and cats can develop diabetes mellitus, commonly referred as simply "diabetes," the same as their human counterparts can. Diabetes is more complicated than merely having high blood sugar and can seriously impact our pet's overall health. As part of National Pet Diabetes Month in November, The Meowing Vet explains the causes, signs, and therapies of … Continue reading My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats
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, The Meowing Vet explains the ins-and-outs of parvovirus (seriously, it causes terrible vomiting and diarrhea, so there’s a lot of “outs” 💩). … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus
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, before you go purchasing any rat bait (i.e. a rodenticide), please educate … Continue reading Ratsssss!: Rat Bait Toxicity in Dogs and Cats