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AAI – Atlantoaxial Instability in Dogs & Cats

16-02-20 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve written about spinal cord problems like intervertebral disc disease in previous posts. This week’s post comes as a result of a specific request from one of you, a dedicate follower of CriticalCareDVM.com. Here’s some information about another important spine problem: atlantoaxial instability or AAI. I hope you enjoy reading the information and will share … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: AAI, aplasia, atlantoaxial, atlas, axis, birth defect, cervical, computed tomography, congenital, CT, dens, fusion, hypoplasia, instability, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, radiography, spine, trauma, vertebrae

Hydrocephalus in Pets – Too Much Water on the Brain

19-06-19 by CriticalCareDVM

The brain is a vital organ with many unique parts. Cerebrospinal fluid or CSF must be able to circulate appropriately. When flow of CSF is inadequate, serious and potentially life-threatening problems arise. This week I wanted to share information about hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by inappropriate accumulation of CSF in the brain. I hope you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acquired, central nervous system, cerebrospinal fluid, choroid plexus, CNS, computed tomography, congenital, CSF, CT, fontanelle, hydrocephalus, magnetic, magnetic resonance imaging, molera, MRI, seizure, ventricle, ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs & Cats – An Important Congenital Heart Defect

27-11-17 by CriticalCareDVM

The heart is unquestionably a vital organ. Unfortunately, sometimes it doesn’t develop properly in utero, and these congenital defects can range from minor and inconsequential to life threatening. This week I share information about a relatively common congenital heart defect called subaortic stenosis. Please consider sharing it with other pet parents. Happy reading! Subaortic Stenosis … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aortic valve, balloon, beta-blocker, catheterization, congenital, dyspnea, ECG, echocardiogram, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, exercise intolerance, fainting, fibrous, fluoroscopy, heart, murmur, radiographs, stenosis, subaortic, syncope, weakness, X-rays

Wobbler Syndrome in Dogs – Weebles May Wobble, but Dogs Shouldn’t!

18-09-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Nobody likes having a crick in the neck. You wake up, turn your head, and immediately cringe from the pain. Thankfully the crick typically goes away relatively quickly. What if that crick not only hurt, but lingered and caused you to be unsteady on your feet? This is exactly what happens to some large and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cervical, Cervical spondylopathy, Cervical vertebral instability, Cervical vertebral malformation, Cervical vertebral malformation-malarticulation, compression, computed tomography, congenital, CT scan, CVI, CVM, CVMM, doberman, great dane, Hansen, Hansen Type II, intervertebral disc, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, spinal cord, spondylomyelopathy, vertebrae, Wobbler

Myasthenia Gravis – When the Muscles & Nerves Don’t Talk

23-01-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Nerves send vital signals to muscles throughout the body. When these chemical signals don’t interact with muscles normally, one possible result is profound muscle weakness. A unique disease caused by this very scenario is called myasthenia gravis, and has been documents in dogs, cats, and humans. This week I share some helpful information about this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acquired, anticholinesterase, congenital, edrophonium, electromyogram, exercise intolerance, immunomodulation, megasesophagus, muscle, myasthenia gravis, neostigmine, prednisone, pyridostigmine, Tensilon

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