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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury – Fixing Your Dog’s Knee

May 22, 2014 by CriticalCareDVM

Just like people, dog’s can tear ligaments in their stifles or knee joints, and the most common ligament injured is called the cranial cruciate ligament (in people, it is called the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL). Many veterinarians refer to the cranial cruciate ligament as the anterior cruciate ligament in an attempt to not confuse … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cranial cruciate ligament, Extra-capsular repair, Rehabilitation, Tightrope, TPLO, TTA

Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs and Cats

May 19, 2014 by CriticalCareDVM

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is the term used to describe the destruction of red blood cells by the body’s immune system. Sometimes this disease is called autoimmune hemolytic anemia and AIHA. Causes of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia… Certain infections, vaccinations, medications and/or cancers may trigger this disease, including: Bacterial infections – Mycoplasma spp., leptospirosis, pyometra (uterine … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anemia, immune-mediated, immunosuppression

Liver Sampling in Dogs and Cats – Picking The Best Test

May 17, 2014 by CriticalCareDVM

Liver disease is relatively common in dogs and cats, and a lot of affected animals develop icterus or jaundice, a characteristic yellowing of the skin and sclera/the “whites” of the eyes (see pictures below). But getting an accurate diagnosis can be challenging. Why? Diagnosis frequently requires sampling the liver. What do I mean by sampling? Sampling … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspiration, cytology, laparoscopy, laparotomy, liver, ultrasound-guidance
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