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…
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…
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…
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.>
Summer is coming…and so is laryngeal paralysis.
Wooo-wee it’s hot! Summer is fast approaching, yaay! So are summer emergencies, boooo.
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.
iPad test post
Just testing functionality and ease of use for our iDevice users.
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…