Addison's Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful - The Meowing Vet

Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful

The Meowing Vet discusses canine Hypoadrenocorticism, or Addison's Disease, an endocrine system disorder in which the body fails to produce adequate levels of vital hormones. Learn more about the potentially fatal consequences of untreated Addison's Disease in our article below... *Note: the terms "hypoadrenocorticism" and "Addison's Disease" shall be used interchangeably.* What Is Hypoadrenocorticism? (Pathophysiology) … Continue reading Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs: When Low-Stress Becomes Stressful

Disease Spotlight: Parvovirus - The Meowing Vet

Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus

Nothing is more pitiful than seeing our fur-babies ill. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can infect puppies and adult dogs, potentially causing severe disease. In honor of National Immunization Awareness Month,ย The Meowing Vet explains the ins-and-outs of parvovirus (seriously, it causes terrible vomiting and diarrhea, so thereโ€™s a lot of โ€œoutsโ€ ๐Ÿ’ฉ). … Continue reading Disease Spotlight: Canine Parvovirus

Scarf and Barf: When Your Cat Eats Too Quickly

Scarf and Barf: When Your Cat Eats Too Quickly

We welcome back our contributing guest writer, Dr. Liz Bales, veterinarian and creator of The NoBowl Feeding Systemโ„ขย for Doc & Phoebe's Cat Co.! Dr. Bales (who has earned her amazing nickname,ย The Catvocate) re-joins The Meowing Vet to explainย how her revolutionary feline feeding system can stop your cat from eating too quickly and up-chucking his or … Continue reading Scarf and Barf: When Your Cat Eats Too Quickly

Food Allergies in Pets: Dispelling the Myths and Explaining the Facts of Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats

Food Allergies in Pets: Dispelling the Myths and Explaining the Facts of Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats

Food allergiesย mayย be the source of your dog or cat's chronic GI issues, skin itchiness, and frequent ear infections.ย In this article for "Asthmaย & Allergies Awareness Month" for May, The Meowing Vet dispels commonly held misconceptionsย about canine and felineย food allergies, discussesย the most common allergens (likely not the ones you're thinking about), and teaches pet owners how to … Continue reading Food Allergies in Pets: Dispelling the Myths and Explaining the Facts of Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats