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
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
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
Summertime is all about fun! Ensure that your dog or cat enjoys summer activities too by following The Meowing Vet's summertime pet safety tips. Read below to discover how to reduce your pet's fear of thunderstorms and loud fireworks. We also explain how to keep your pet safe from dog fights and GI upset at … Continue reading Summer Fun Has Begun!: How to Ensure Summertime Safety for Your Pets
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
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