Kidney Infection in Cats - a collaboration with Great Pet Care - The Meowing Vet

Kidney Infection in Cats โ€“ a collaboration with Great Pet Care

Do you know the signs that your cat may have a kidney infection? How do kidney infections happen, and how are they treated in cats? Are there any consequences if left unmanaged? The Meowing Vet discusses the ins and outs of feline kidney infections with Great Pet Care. THIS ARTICLE IS A SYNDICATED COPY OF โ€ฆ Continue reading Kidney Infection in Cats โ€“ a collaboration with Great Pet Care

Urinary Stones (Uroliths) in Dogs and Cats - The Meowing Vet

Urinary Stones (Uroliths) in Dogs and Cats

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 โ€ฆ Continue reading Urinary Stones (Uroliths) in Dogs and Cats

Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats - The Meowing Vet

Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats

Your dog is yelping in pain, and you notice that he is having trouble moving his back legs. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a "slipped disc" in the spinal column that can result in excruciating pain and possible paralysis due to compression of the spinal cord. Certain dog breeds are predisposed to this neurological ailment, โ€ฆ Continue reading Baby Got Back: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs and Cats

Cushing's Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines - The Meowing Vet

Cushingโ€™s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines

The Meowing Vet provides dog owners with an in-depth educational resource on the complex endocrine disorder of canine Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's Disease, a disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of stress hormone. Learn more about the potential multi-organ complications of this "stressful" endocrine disorder below... *Note: the terms "hyperadrenocorticism" and "Cushing's Disease" โ€ฆ Continue reading Cushingโ€™s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs: The Potbelly Disease of Canines

My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats - The Meowing Vet

My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and 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 โ€ฆ Continue reading My Pet Is Sweeter Than Yours: Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats

When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats

When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Obesity is not only a growing problem in people, but our dogs and cats are also at risk of expanding waistlines. We love to love our pets through food. Consequentially, pet obesity statistics are on the rise as are veterinary health problems secondary to carrying around excessive body weight. The Meowing Vet explains the health โ€ฆ Continue reading When Your Pet Has a Muffin Top: Fighting Pet Obesity in Dogs and Cats

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Here's What You Need to Know

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Hereโ€™s What You Need to Know

Cleaning up cat pee off your carpets... or new couch... or clean basket of laundry is NO FUN! 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 โ€ฆ Continue reading Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD): If Your Cat Always Needs to Go, Hereโ€™s What You Need to Know