Dr. Cathy Meeks

Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

Board-Certified Internal Medicine
Bluepearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital

Education & Trainings

Bluepearl Veterinary Partners, Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, 2008-2011

Florida Veterinary Specialist, Rotating Internship, 2007-2008

Universtity of Florida, DVM, 2007

University of Florida, MS, Forensic Toxicology (Magnum Cum Laude), 2002

University of Florida, BA, Animal Science, 1999

Professional Memberships

American Veterinary Medical Association

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Publications

Meeks C, Levy J, Crawford C, Farina L, Origgi, Salcedo. Chronic disseminated Mycobacterium xenopi infection in a cat with idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia- J Vet Intern Med. 2008 Jul-Aug;22(4):1043-7

Engel C, Adin D. Cardiac troponin I concentrations in normal dogs and cats using a bedside analyzer. Journal of Veterinary Cardiology (2005) 7, 27-32

Dr. Cathy Meeks started her veterinary career as a veterinary technician while getting her Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine, Forensic Toxicology.

After veterinary school, she did an internship and then a residency in Internal Medicine. Her specific interests in internal medicine include immune mediated diseases and endocrinology. 

In 2012, Dr. Meeks took on a lead veterinary role in a private practice as a Medical Director while continuing to practice internal medicine.

In 2015, she became a Group Medical Director for Bluepearl, working with the hospitals in the Northeast. She was promoted to Regional Vice President of Medicine in 2019. Dr. Meeks now helps to manage 15 hospitals in the Northeast. 

In her spare time, Dr. Meeks enjoys running and water activities such as paddle boarding and swimming. She has 2 rescue dogs, Scrappy (Jack Russell) and Lainey (Doberman). 

Recent Articles

Cat Vomiting: Causes, Types, and What to Do
by
Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

In cats, it can be difficult to tell the difference between retching/vomiting, regurgitation, and coughing. These are all different and come with different possible causes, so it’s important to try and...

Wet Cat Food vs. Dry Cat Food: Which Is Better?
by
Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

A common question that veterinarians get asked is whether cats should eat canned or dry food. The good news is that most commercial cat foods provide an excellent source of nutrition, whether it’s dry...

What Causes Roundworms in Dogs and How to Get Rid of Them
by
Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

Roundworms are among the most common types of worms found in dogs—along with hookworms and whipworms. Roundworms can significantly impact a puppy’s health, and in rare cases, they can be fatal. But fortunately,...

How to Tell if Your Dog Has a Fever and What to Do About It
by
Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

Dog fevers are defined by having a higher-than-normal body temperature, and they have a variety of causes. So how can you tell if your dog has a fever? How do you take their temperature, and what’s considered...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
by
Cathy Meeks, MS, DVM, DACVIM

Inflammatory bowel disease is actually a group of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases for which no single cause is known. Also known as IBD, inflammatory bowel disease in cats results in the inflammation of...