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Dysautonomia in Pets – A Crippling Nerve Disease

17-01-20 by CriticalCareDVM

Cats and dogs may develop a variety of neurologic disorders during their lifetimes, for example seizures. This week I wanted to share information about a relatively rare nervous system disorder caused dysautonomia. Several of you requested a post about this condition so I hope you find it helpful and shareworthy. Happy reading! What is dysautonomia? … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: constipation, dysautonomia, ileus, lacrimation, megaesophagus

Cholecalciferol Intoxication – Too Much of a Good Things for Our Pets

19-02-18 by CriticalCareDVM

Every day I take a multi-vitamin. After all, medical doctors advocate vitamins are healthy supplements when taken appropriately. The same is true for dogs and cats. Unfortunately, too much of some vitamins is not good. In fact, ingestion of toxic amounts of specific vitamins can be deadly. This week, I wanted to share information about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: activated charcoal, calcipotriene, calcitriol, cholecalciferol, cholestyramine, constipation, diarrhea, hematemesis, hypercalcemia, melena, polydipsia, polyuria, ptyalism, Quintox, Rampage, tacalcitol, vitamin D3, vomiting

Perianal Fistula in Dogs – A Major Pain in the Butt!

03-04-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Derriere discussions can’t really be classified as typical dinner discussion. Tush talk isn’t exactly refined dialogue. Nevertheless, the bottoms of our canine companions can develop medical and surgical issues. We can’t be scared to broach the topic. So, this week that’s exactly what I’m doing. One of the more painful posterior problems is called perianal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: amputation, anal glands, constipation, cyclosporine, deroofing, diarrhea, fistula, fulguration, German shepherd, immunomodulation, perianal, rectum, tacrolimus, tail

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