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Phosphide Intoxication in Cats & Dogs

04-09-20 by CriticalCareDVM

In recent weeks, the emergency team with whom I work has treated several patients for an uncommon toxicity: zinc and aluminum phosphide. So, this week – in the interest of increasing awareness – I’ve written a post about it. I hope you’ll share it with other pet owners to help me reach as many of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: agitation, aluminum, coagulation, coughing, failure, intoxication, kidney, liver, phosphide, phosphine, pulmonary edema, respiratory, rodent, rodenticide, seizures, toxicity, toxin, vomiting, zinc

Canine Distemper – An Oldie & Badie!

31-01-20 by CriticalCareDVM

One might think in a time when highly effective and safe vaccines for canine distemper virus are widely available this debilitating disease would be eradicated in the developed world. Sadly, that is not the case. In fact, canine distemper is still rampant in some areas of the United States. As such, this week’s post is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aerosol, ataxia, central nervous system, CNS, conjunctivitis, coughing, diarrhea, discharge, distemper, droplets, fever, Gastrointestinal tract, hard pad, hyperkeratosis, hypermetria, KCS, lethargy, lymph nodes, macrophages, morbillivirus, myoclonus, pustular dermatitis, respiratory tract, seizures, sneezing, urogenital tract, vaccinations, vomiting, weight loss

Lungworm Infection in Cats – A Cause of Coughing

02-03-19 by CriticalCareDVM
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In previous posts I’ve written about various causes of coughing in cats, particularly asthma. This week I wanted to share information about an under-appreciated cause of coughing – lungworm infection. Please share this with other cat owners to increase knowledge of this disease. Happy reading! Lungworm Infection – What is it? Several genera of parasites … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aerulostrongylus abstrusus, baermann, cough, coughing, dyspnea, fenbendazole, lungworm, paragonimus kellicoti, PCR, polymerase chain reaction, radiographs, x-ray

Electrical Cord Injury in Dogs & Cats – Don’t Chew on That!

16-07-18 by CriticalCareDVM

Pediatric patients – humans, dogs, and cats, alike – can get into things they shouldn’t when left unattended and to their own devices. Cupboards full of potential toxins. Drawers full of sharp objects. One potential household hazard for our pets is electrical cords. Puppies and kittens love to chew on things, including cords plugged into … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alternating current, amperes, analgesia, arterial blood gas, biochemical profile, burns, CBC, commissures, complete blood count, cord, coughing, current, cyanosis, direct current, ECG, EKG, electrical, electrocardiography, feeding tube, furosemide, lasix, mechanical ventilator, mouthwash, muscle, NCPE, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, pulse oximetry, radiographs, resistance, X-rays

Herpesvirus Infection – An Upper Respiratory Tract Disease in Cats

18-06-18 by CriticalCareDVM

It’s vaccine season. In a previous post, I reviewed the most recent recommendations for feline immunizations. Cat parents are getting emails and postcards from their primary care veterinarians reminding to schedule preventative healthcare visits. One of the most common vaccines is abbreviated FVRCP, an acronym for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici virus, and panleukopenia (aka distemper). … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, corneal ulcers, coughing, famciclovir, FHV-1, herpesvirus, idoxuridine, L-lysine, lethargy, nasal discharge, ocular discharge, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sneezing, symblepharon, uveitis

Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs – When the Heart Becomes Too Big

11-06-18 by CriticalCareDVM

The heart is unquestionably a vital organ. Without it, life-sustaining oxygen can’t circulate to the tissues of the body. Without a properly functioning heart, animals and humans, alike, develop debilitating conditions and die. This week I share information about one of the most common heart conditions to afflict our canine companions: dilated cardiomyopathy or DCM. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ANP, ascites, benazepril, BNP, cardiac biomarkers, cardiomyopathy, CHF, collapse, congestive heart failure, coughing, DCM, dilated, dilated cardiomyopathy, Doberman pinscher, dyspnea, ECG, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, enalapril, furosemide, gagging, Golden retrievers, lasix, lethargy, pimobendan, pro-BNP, sotalol, syncope, tachypnea, taurine, troponin, Vetmedin, weight loss

Coughing in Dogs & Cats – What’s Going on with Your Pet?

14-05-18 by CriticalCareDVM

By far one of the most common reasons families bring their pets to veterinarians is because of coughing. Nobody wants to see their cat chronically cough. Nobody wants to be kept up all night because their coughing dog is keeping them awake. Given the complexity of this problem, I wanted to dedicate time to explaining … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: aspergillosis, asthma, blastomycosis, bordatellosis, bronchitis, chest wall, CHF, CIRDC, coccidioidomycosis, collapsing trachea, congestive heart failure, coughing, cryptococcosis, diaphragm, epiglottis, glottis, heartworm, histoplasmosis, influenza, larynx, lower airway, lung, megaesophagus, pleural space, pneumonia, upper airway

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) in Dogs – When the Blood Pump Fails!

22-01-18 by CriticalCareDVM

The heart is obviously a vital organ. Proper function is essential to deliver oxygen to tissues throughout the body. When not functioning properly, our dogs and cats becoming rapidly debilitated, and indeed, can die. This week I’ve dedicated some time to explaining a type of severe heart dysfunction called congestive heart failure or CHF. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aorta, atrioventricular valve degeneration, atrium, benazepril, blood pressure, CHF, congestive heart failure, coughing, DCM, dilated cardiomyopathy, diuretic, ECG, echocardiogram, echocardiography, electrocardiography, enalapril, endocardiosis, fatigue, furosemide, heartworm, hypertension, lasix, left-sided, patent ductus arteriosus, PDA, pimobendan, pulmonary artery, pulmonary edema, pulmonary vein, right-sided, vena cava, ventricle, Vetmedin

Heartworm Disease – A Potentially Deadly but Preventable Infection

23-10-17 by CriticalCareDVM

I think most pet parents are familiar with term heartworm disease. They know veterinarians recommend preventative medications. In my experience, though, families don’t fully appreciate the seriousness of this condition in both dogs and cats. So, this week I wanted to take some time to explain what exactly is heartworm disease and emphasize the importance … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antigen, ascites, caval syndrome, coughing, dirofilaria immitis, dirofilariasis, ECG, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, HARD, heart, heartworm, heartworm-associated respiratory disease, hemoglobinuria, hemoptysis, infective, jugular, Knott's test, larvae, microfilariae, mosquito, murmur, preventative, tricuspid valve, Wolbachia

Histoplasmosis in Dogs & Cats – A Funky Fungal Infection

08-05-17 by CriticalCareDVM

When people hear the word infection, the majority think only about bacteria. Unfortunately, there are many different types of infectious organisms, including protozoal, parasites, and fungi. This week I’m sharing some information about a relatively common fungal infection called histoplasmosis. This organism can wreak havoc if not identified and treated promptly so I hope this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: amphotericin B, biopsies, bronchoalveolar lavage, coughing, diarrhea, fluconazole, Histoplasma capsulatum, histoplasmosis, icterus, itraconazole, lymph nodes, radiographs, urine, X-rays
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