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Sialoceles & Your Pets – When Saliva Accumulates in the Wrong Place

2019-12-12 by CriticalCareDVM

One of the more common reasons patients are presented to me is for evaluation of an new and/or unusual lump or bump under the jaw. Arguably, the most common cause is an enlarged lymph node, but occasionally the problem is an abnormal salivary gland. This week’s post is dedicated to a salivary gland problem called … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspiration, centesis, FNA, mandibular, mucocele, mucus, parotid, salivary, sialectomy, sialocele, sublingual, zygomatic

Prostate Cancer in Dogs – What You Need to Know!

2018-10-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Just like men, male dogs can develop prostatic disease, including prostate cancer. This disease tends to be fairly aggressive in our canine companions, and thus early identification is of paramount important. For this reason, I’ve dedicated this week’s post to raising awareness about prostate cancer in dogs. I hope you find this information helpful and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspiration, biopsy, cancer, chemotherapy, cytology, dyschezia, dysuria, fenestration, gland, pollakiuri, prostate, radiation, stranguria, urination, wash

Hygromas in Dogs – Rubbing Elbows Isn’t Always a Good Thing

2017-08-28 by CriticalCareDVM

Not every mass or fluctuant swelling in dogs is a cancer. Of course, veterinarians should evaluate and aspirate any skin mass that has been present for more than one month and/or that is larger than a pea (approximately one centimeter). Thankfully, most skin masses are benign. If the mass feels fluid-filled and is located over … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ankle, aspiration, bandage, bursa, bursitis, callous, capsule, complicated, concrete, culture, elbow, hardwood, hip, hock, hygroma, mass, olecranon, pads, pillow, surgery, uncomplicated

Aspiration Pneumonia in Pets – Going Down the Wrong Pipe!

2017-03-06 by CriticalCareDVM

Oxygen is unquestionably required for life. Without our lungs, oxygen can’t get into the bloodstream to be transported to cells throughout the body. Sometimes inappropriate bodily fluids end up in the lungs because they were inhaled (aspirated) into the airway. The resulting lung inflammation and infection is called aspiration pneumonia. This week I share some … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alveoli, aspiration, barium, blood-air barrier, bronchoalveolar lavage, distress, esophagus, forced feeding, laryngeal paralysis, lungs, megaesophagus, oxygen, pneumonia, radiographs, regurgitation, trachea, tracheobronchoscopy, vomiting, wash

Megacolon in Cats – Holy Constipation Batman! Part II

2016-12-26 by CriticalCareDVM

Last week I introduced you to a debilitating colon problem in cats called megacolon. This disease causes marked dilation of the colon with subsequent impaction with a large volume of feces. In this week’s post, I review how we treat this painful condition to make our affected feline friends feel better. Happy reading! Megacolon – Medical Management … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspiration, bisacodyl, bulk-forming, cisapride, Colace, colectomy, colon, Dulcolax, emollient, enema, glycerin, hypersosmotic, lactulose, laxatives, lubricant, megacolon, nizatidine, pro-motility, prucalopride, ranitidine, stimulant, subtotal, tegaserod, Zantac

Lymphoma in Dogs – What You Need to Know

2016-01-04 by CriticalCareDVM

The word cancer elicits many different feelings for people – fear, helplessness, and uncertainty just to name a few. Sadly, our fur babies aren’t immune from the grips of “the big C” but everyday we are learning more thanks to the efforts of researchers and board-certified veterinary oncologists. One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alimentary, aspiration, B cell, calcium, chemotherapy, cutaneous, cytology, extranodal, fine needle aspiration, FNA, lymphoma, lymphosarcoma, median, mediastinal, multicentrica, radiation therapy, staging, surgery, T cell

Liver Sampling in Dogs and Cats – Picking The Best Test

2014-05-17 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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