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
The holiday decorations, the lights, the presents, the decadent foods! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or โChrismukkah,โ this season truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Your pets will also be intrigued by the merry festivities. to ensure that they also enjoy the celebrations, follow The Meowing Vetโs 7 simple holiday safety tips … Continue reading May Your Days Be Merry and Bright: Holiday Pet Safety Tips
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
Do you already have your spooky or sexy Halloween costume all picked out? Or are you more excited for the endless supplies of candy on All Hallows' Eve? (Gotta admit, I'm probably looking forward to the latter more.) Whatever your Halloween plans are this year, be sure to keep yourย dog or cat out of harm's … Continue reading Don’t Be Such a Scaredy Cat: Pet Tips for a Howling Halloween
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