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Information about specific dog and cat diseases for which a pet may be referred to a board-certified veterinary specialist

Hiatal Hernia – An Uncommon Problem in Cats & Dogs

2021-01-08 by CriticalCareDVM

Cats and dogs can be affected by hernias of a wide variety. Most folks have heard of umbilical and inguinal hernias. This week’s post is dedicated to a different type of hernia: a hiatal hernia. I hope you find the information interesting, and you’ll consider sharing it with your pet-loving friends. Happy reading! Hiatal Hernia … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: endoscopy, esophagopexy, esophagoscopy, esophagus, fluoroscopy, gastropexy, hernia, hiatal, hiatus, plication, radiography

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs

2020-10-23 by CriticalCareDVM

Dogs tear ligaments in their stifles, otherwise known as the knees. The most common ligament injured is called the cranial cruciate ligament. In people, the equivalent ligament is the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. Occasionally, the cranial cruciate ligament is injured after a pet abruptly changes direction while exercising/running. Most commonly, however, this ligament slowly degenerates. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cranial cruciate ligament, knee, lateral suture, orthopedic, stifle, TPLO, TTA

Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) in Dogs & Cats

2020-09-25 by CriticalCareDVM

In previous posts I’ve written about some important neurological conditions that affect our pets, including intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and brain tumors. This week’s post reviews insightful information about another neurological condition called fibrocartilaginous embolism or FCE. I hope you enjoy reading it and will share it with other pet owners. Happy reading! What is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: embolism, FCE, fibrocartilaginous, ischemia, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, myelography, myelopathy, Rehabilitation

Phosphide Intoxication in Cats & Dogs

2020-09-04 by CriticalCareDVM

In recent weeks, the emergency team with whom I work has treated several patients for an uncommon toxicity: zinc and aluminum phosphide. So, this week – in the interest of increasing awareness – I’ve written a post about it. I hope you’ll share it with other pet owners to help me reach as many of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: agitation, aluminum, coagulation, coughing, failure, intoxication, kidney, liver, phosphide, phosphine, pulmonary edema, respiratory, rodent, rodenticide, seizures, toxicity, toxin, vomiting, zinc

Idiopathic Sterile Nodular Panniculitis – An Important Skin Condition in Dogs

2020-08-14 by CriticalCareDVM

I don’t like skin diseases, so I’m very thankful for folks like board-certified veterinary dermatologists who do! This week my family’s dog, Tobyas, required urgent dermatologic care for an immune-mediated condition called idiopathic sterile nodular panniculitis. Thanks to the wonderful veterinary dermatology team at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, Tobyas is now on … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: azathioprine, biopsy, corticosteroid, culture, cyclosporine, cytology, doxycycline, idiopathic, mycophenolate, niacinamide, nodular, panniculitis, prednisolone, prednisone, skin, sterile, ulcerate

Pododermatitis – Why Are My Pet’s Paws Red?

2020-07-24 by CriticalCareDVM

One of the more common reasons for pet owners to present their pets for evaluation by a veterinarian is red, inflamed paws. The general term for skin inflammation of the paws is called pododermatitis. This week’s post is dedicated to sharing detailed information for families about this common condition in their furry companions. Happy reading! … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: awn, biopsy, culture, Cushing's disease, cyst, dermatology, foreign body, genetic, hypothyroidism, inherited, interdigital, metabolic, pemphigus, pododermatitis, scraping, skin

Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT) in Dogs

2020-07-10 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve written about a lot of different types of cancers that affect our canine friends – lymphoma, mast cell tumors, and hemangiosarcoma to name a few. A couple of weeks ago I evaluated and diagnosed a wonderful dog with a less common cancer called transmissible venereal tumor or TVT. This week I’m sharing information about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cancer, chemotherapy, doxorubicin, neoplasia, NSAID, piroxicam, transmissible venereal tumor, TVT, vincristine

Anal Gland Tumors in Dogs – An Important Cancer

2020-06-26 by CriticalCareDVM

Anal gland problems, especially impaction and abscesses, are common in pets. Unfortunately, our furry friends can also develop cancer of the anal glands too. In this week’s post I share important information about anal gland tumors in dogs, so I hope you find it helpful. Happy reading! Anal glands – What are they? The anal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: adenocarcinoma, anal gland, anal sac, apocrine, chemotherapy, electrochemotherapy, radiation therapy

Salmon Poisoning Disease in Dogs

2020-06-12 by CriticalCareDVM

Our canine friends can become infected with a wide variety of infectious agents. We explored many of them, including parvovirus and leptospirosis, in previous posts. This week I share information about another one – salmon poisoning disease. Happy reading! Salmon poisoning disease – What is it? Salmon poisoning is caused by a rickettsial bacterial organism … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anthelmintic, diarrhea, doxycycline, fever, lethargy, lymph node, Neorickettsia helmintheoca, praziquantel, salmincola, salmon poisoning, snails, vomiting

Surgery for Otitis Externa in Cats & Dogs

2020-06-05 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve previously written about one of the most common problems for which pet owners bring their pets to be evaluated by a veterinarian – otitis externa (aka an ear infection). Unfortunately, some of our furry friends don’t adequately respond to medical interventions. This small population of patients needs surgery. In this week’s post I share … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: bulla osteotomy, ear, otitis externa, TECA, TECA-BO, total ear canal ablation
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