Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a cause of vomiting and bloody diarrhea in dogs. Learn why prompt diagnosis and treatment by your veterinarian is necessary to prevent potentially life-threatening complications from impacting your dog. What Is HGE? Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), also called acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (AHDS), is an acute (or sudden) cause of bloody diarrhea … Continue reading Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in Dogs
The Meowing Vet joins Great Pet Care to discuss how feline hairballs form, their potential consequences, and how you can prevent them from developing in your cat. THIS ARTICLE IS A SYNDICATED COPY OF AN ORIGINAL PUBLICATION BYย GREAT PET CARE. CLICKย HEREย FOR THE ORIGINAL VERSION ON GREAT PET CAREโS WEBSITE (WWW.GREATPETCARE.COM). AND FOLLOW GREAT PET CARE … Continue reading Cat Hairballs: Why They Happen and How to Handle Them – a collaboration with Great Pet Care
Canine parvovirus is a potentially deadly virus that impairs the GI tract and immune system of puppies and unvaccinated adult dogs. Fortunately, parvo is preventable with proper vaccination. Learn how to recognize the most common signs that your dog may have parvovirus and what to do next to help your pet. This article is a … Continue reading Parvovirus: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention – a collaboration with 24PetWatch
Help eliminate GI upset when switching your dog or cat's food brand by following the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol. The Meowing Vet teaches pet owners how to slowly and safely transition their pets from one diet to the next. Learn how below... Changing your dog or catโs food brand? While frequent diet changes are … Continue reading Avoid GI Upset When Switching Your Pet’s Food Brand: Follow the 10 Day Food Transition Protocol for Dogs & Cats
It's just about time for your dog's next meal, and you're measuring out the food when suddenly your dog vomits up a slimy yellow mess. Your dog likely has bilious vomiting syndrome.ย The Meowing Vetย explains the cause of this gastrointestinal condition and how you can help prevent it. Learn more below... ๐๐คฎ If your dog, who … Continue reading Vet(ting) in a Hurry: A Quick Summary on Bilious Vomiting Syndrome in Dogs
If you have a cat, you're likely an expert when it comes to cleaning rugs or carpet. Why? Because our lovely kitties can be little hairball-making machines, adorning the carpeted areas of our homes with upchucked tubular balls of hair. In this 3 minute quick-read, The Meowing Vetย explains how hairballs form, their potential consequences, and … Continue reading A Hairy Situation: Feline Hairballs
PATIENT SIGNALMENT: Feline. DLH. Male, castrated. 11 years old. HISTORY / CLINICAL SIGNS: 4 month Hx of progressive weight loss, inappetance, chronic vomiting, occasional diarrhea (large volume of soft stool). UTD on vaccines. Receives flea/HW preventive monthly. Diet: commercial wet and dry kibble. PHYSICAL EXAM FINDINGS: BCS 4/9. BAR. mm pink/moist. CRT <2sec. Generalized skin … Continue reading Clinical Case: adult cat with chronic vomiting
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