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Masticatory Myositis in Dogs – When Chewing Hurts!

2017-05-29 by CriticalCareDVM

I’m a foodie. Heaven knows I love some scrumptious delights to please my palate. What if the simple action of chewing delectable morsels caused excruciating pain? This dreaded scenario happens for some dogs, and is called masticatory myositis. Pain while chewing is often chalked up to dental problems. Many pet parents don’t know about this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: 2M, antibodies, asparate aminotransferase, AST, atrophy, azathioprine, biopsy, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, CK, computed tomography, corticosteroids, CPK, creatine kinase, CT, cyclosporine, Doberman pinscher, enophthalmos, eosinophils, exophthalmos, fibers, fibrosis, German shepherd, Golden retrievers, Inflammation, Labrador retrievers, LC2-M, magnetic resonance imaging, mastication, masticatory, mMyBP-C, MRI, muscle, mycophenolate mofetil, myosin, myositis, Rottweilers, trismus

Chronic Bronchitis in Dogs – A Nagging Cough

2014-12-29 by CriticalCareDVM

I was sitting in the United Club in the C Terminal of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport contemplating what to write for this blog post. I always want to provide useful information for pet parents, and my brain has been somewhat discombobulated with holiday happenings. Whilst brainstorming potential blog topics, I couldn’t help but note the frequency … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchoscopy, chronic bronchitis, corticosteroids, coughing, tracheal wash

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