Certain types of urinary tract stones (or uroliths) are relatively common in pets, especially bladder stones in dogs. To prevent complications to the urinary tract, urinary stones must be promptly diagnosed and treated by your vets. Some stone types may require surgery will others can be dissolved with a prescription diet. Keep reading to learn … Continue reading Urinary Stones (Uroliths) in Dogs and Cats
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
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 Monthย 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
Cross your legs, folks! This article is gonna make you feel the need to pee. If your dog or cat has a sudden increased urge to urinate, he or she may have a lower urinary tract infection (UTI or bladder infection). The Meowing Vet explains the other signs of a UTI in pets and how … Continue reading The Pee-Pee Dance: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Dogs and Cats
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
Cleaning up cat pee off your carpets... or new couch... or clean basket of laundry is NO FUN!ย Having a sick kitty is even less fun. If your cat has started urinating more frequently yet only producing small volumes of urine at a time, if you observe blood in your cat's urine, or if you notice … Continue reading Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Here’s What You Need to Know
Concerned about your dog or cat's urinalysis? Last time, you learned all about blood. Now, let's learn all about pee! I promise, reading this article will beย so much more funย than cleaning up a wet spot on your carpet when your petย just can't cross its legs and hold its bladder any longer. If your veterinarian is … Continue reading The Golden Rule: How to Interpret Your Pet’s Urinalysis