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, … 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

Cushing’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" … Continue reading Cushing’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 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

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 … 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, Here’s What You Need to Know

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