TL;DR Why monitoring matters Trilostane reduces cortisol production. If we don’t monitor, dogs can remain symptomatic (PU/PD, panting, hunger, poor coat) or tip into iatrogenic hypoadrenocorticism (vomiting, lethargy, collapse). Routine monitoring helps keep dogs feeling their best and catches problems early. The product label emphasizes regular rechecks at 10–14 days,…
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Pneumothorax in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Treatment, and Why Thoracocentesis Before Referral Can Save Lives
Pneumothorax, air trapped in the chest cavity outside of the lungs, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in dogs and cats. When air builds up in the pleural space, it prevents the lungs from expanding normally, leading to difficulty breathing, collapse, or even death if left untreated. This post…
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Felycin-CA1: A Groundbreaking Therapy for Cats with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis (eDKA) in Cats: A Hidden Risk with New Diabetes Medications
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine disorders in cats. Recent advances have introduced oral medications called SGLT2 inhibitors to help manage feline diabetes. While these drugs can improve blood sugar control, they can also trigger a rare but serious complication called euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (eDKA). Understanding what…
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Hiatal Hernia in Cats and Dogs: What Pet Owners Should Know
Cats and dogs can develop several different types of hernias. Most pet owners have heard of umbilical or inguinal hernias. However, this article focuses on a less familiar condition called a hiatal hernia. Hiatal hernias can affect a pet’s comfort, nutrition, and respiratory health. Therefore, understanding how they develop, how…
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Alkaline Phosphatase Elevation in Cats & Dogs
One of my tasks as a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist is interpreting a wide variety of diagnostic tests. One of the most common laboratory abnormalities for which patients are referred to me is elevation of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase, often abbreviated as SAP, SALP, and ALP. There are…
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Syncope – A Common Cause of Collapse in Pets
As a board-certified veterinary emergency and critical care specialist, I’ve seen my fair share of cats and dogs presented to me because they collapsed. Watching your pet collapse is understandably scary. So, this week I wanted to dedicate some to sharing some information about syncope in cats and dogs, a…
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Weight Loss in Cats & Dogs – A Common Problem
One of the common reasons for which pet owners bring their pets to veterinarians is because of unexplained weight loss. So, this week I wanted to spend some time reviewing some of the potential causes to help shed some light on this problem. I hope you find this post helpful…
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Weakness in Cats & Dogs – A Common Vague Problem
Sometimes medical issues in our cats and dogs are straightforward to diagnose and treat. More often, however, health problems can be ambiguous. This week’s post is dedicated one of the most common and vague reasons for which pet owners bring their pets to be evaluated by veterinarians, that is: weakness.…
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Globulins & Your Pets – Unique Immune Proteins
Several of you have requested more information about various bloodwork abnormalities to help you better understand your pet’s blood test results. You ask and you shall receive! This week’s post is dedicated to globulins, a unique category of proteins found in blood. I hope you enjoy the post and will…