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Pododermatitis – Why Are My Pet’s Paws Red?

2020-07-24 by CriticalCareDVM

One of the more common reasons for pet owners to present their pets for evaluation by a veterinarian is red, inflamed paws. The general term for skin inflammation of the paws is called pododermatitis. This week’s post is dedicated to sharing detailed information for families about this common condition in their furry companions. Happy reading! … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: awn, biopsy, culture, Cushing's disease, cyst, dermatology, foreign body, genetic, hypothyroidism, inherited, interdigital, metabolic, pemphigus, pododermatitis, scraping, skin

Toxoplasmosis in Cats – A Problematic Infection for Our Feline Friends

2018-05-21 by CriticalCareDVM

The world is full of infectious organisms that cause disease in our pets. One problematic parasite is called Toxoplasma gondii, the causative agent of toxoplasmosis in cats. Toxoplasmosis is relatively common in our feline friends, yet is under-recognized as potential cause of a pet’s clinical signs. This week I share some information about this important … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibody, biopsy, bradyzoite, clindamycin, cyst, cytology, diarrhea, fecal, feline immunodeficiency virus, FIV, icterus, lethargy, litter, oocyst, T. gondii, tachyzoite, toxoplasma, toxoplasmosis, zoonosis, zoonotic

Giardiasis in Dogs & Cats – An Under-Appreciated Cause of Diarrhea

2018-01-01 by CriticalCareDVM

There are many causes of chronic diarrhea in dogs and cats – inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis just to name a few. A protozoan called Giardia duodenalis is found worldwide, and is a very common cause of diarrhea. This week I’ve dedicated some space to providing more information, and I hope … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cyst, diarrhea, encystation, enterocyte, excystation, feces, fenbendazole, Giardia duodenalis, giardiasis, intestines, large bowel, metronidazole, mucoid, praziquantel, pyrantel, small bowel, trophozoite, weight loss, zoonosis

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