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When inappropriate urination is hazardous to a cat’s health.
“Drop off euthanasia” is almost worse than hearing “We have a D.O.A.” A drop off euthanasia is a sad situation no doubt and I would never pass judgement on an owner that is unable find the strength to stay with their pet in their last moments. It is such a devastating time how can you…
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Ultrasound for a faster diagnosis.
Using ultrasound to achieve a diagnosis sooner than later can increase the efficiency in your practice! A 5-year-old mixed breed dog was presented for having urinary accidents in the house. Physical exam was unremarkable. Abnormalities found on a free catch urine sample were hematuria, bacteria, and the presence of white blood cells. Abdominal radiographs appeared…
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When it hurts so bad it makes you vomit.
A very concerned owner came into our hospital with a 12-year-old FS mixed breed dog weighing approximately 8 lbs. She was convinced her dog was having G.I. issues, either from a virus, dietary indiscretion, or some sort of organ failure due to age. The owner described the dog as having been lethargic, anorexic, and vomiting…
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KV test post 5/18/12
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To Patch or not to Patch?
I was just reading an article in Dr. Doug Casey’s specialty folder regarding pain management after ACL surgery.>
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Summer is coming…and so is laryngeal paralysis.
Wooo-wee it’s hot! Summer is fast approaching, yaay! So are summer emergencies, boooo.
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Don’t forget to check under the hood!
The importance of a complete physical examination cannot be stressed enough. A thorough initial patient exam can give you an excellent baseline for a healthy patient, confirm past medical history, or reveal issues that were previously unknown. Such was the case at my clinic recently.
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Seizure disorders in cats.
Used to be that a cat having a seizure had likely gotten into a toxin, had a metabolic reason causing the seizures, was having a possible drug reaction, had an infectious disease such as FIP, FELV, FIV, toxoplasmosis, or of course had a brain tumor. I have heard that more recently there have been a…