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IMN: Immune-Mediated Neutropenia in Cats & Dogs

2020-03-13 by CriticalCareDVM

It should come as no surprise to anybody who follows this blog that I love hematology and immunology! In previous posts I’ve written about various immune-mediated problems, including immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, immune-mediated thrombocytopenia, and immune-mediated polyarthropathy. This week I’m sharing information about another immune-mediated condition: immune-mediated neutropenia or IMN. I hope you find the material … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibiotic, azathioprine, cancer, corticosteroid, cyclosporine, epistaxis, G-CSF, immune, immune-mediated, immunomodulation, immunomodulatory, IMN, infectious, leflunomide, neutropenia, prednisone, primary, secondary, splenomegaly

ITP – Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia

2020-01-03 by CriticalCareDVM

I love immunology (the study of the immune system) and hematology (the study of blood). I once contemplated completing a PhD in these fields, but two residencies was enough. Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia or ITP is an immune-mediated disease that is personal. My own dog was diagnosed with this disease during my residency training. This week I’m … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: antibiotic, antibody, corticosteroid, cyclosporine, doxycycline, immune-mediated, ITP, mycophenolate, prednisone, primary, secondary, thrombocytopenia, tick, vaccines, vincristine

Colitis in Dogs & Cats – An Angry Large Intestine!

2019-03-26 by CriticalCareDVM

The intestinal tract is quite long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Near the end of the intestinal tract is the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. When the colon becomes inflamed, we use the term colitis. Colitis is a relatively common problem in dogs and cats with a variety … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibiotic, colitis, diarrhea, large intestine, mucus, parasite, straining

Drop It Like It’s Hot Spots – Pyotraumatic Dermatitis in Dogs

2017-08-14 by CriticalCareDVM

Summer is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. With the heat comes the potential for a painful skin condition called pyotraumatic dermatitis, often referred to as hot spots. Given the frequency with which this problem is diagnosed, I’ve dedicated some time to expound on it to increase awareness among dog parents. Happy reading! Hot Spots … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: analgesia, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, cleaning, crusts, drying, hot spots, pain, pruritus, pyotraumatic dermatitis, shaving, skin, sores, staphylococcus, superficial canine pyoderma

Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome (AHDS) – A Cause of Bloody Feces in Dogs

2017-03-13 by CriticalCareDVM

No dog parent wants to clean up diarrhea. Cleaning up bloody diarrhea is even more unpleasant. Unfortunately, the development of acute bloody diarrhea is not an uncommon occurrence in our canine companions. Such a malady is called Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome or AHDS. Formally called Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE), this ailment can be debilitating and potentially … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acute, AHDS, albumin, analgesia, anorexia, antibiotic, bacterial translocation, CBC, clostridium, coagulation, diarrhea, feeding tube, HCT, hemocrit, hemorrhagic, hyporexia, nausea, nutrition, PCV, perfringens, PT/PTT, toy, Type A, vomiting, Yorkshire

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