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Salmon Poisoning Disease in Dogs

12-06-20 by CriticalCareDVM

Our canine friends can become infected with a wide variety of infectious agents. We explored many of them, including parvovirus and leptospirosis, in previous posts. This week I share information about another one – salmon poisoning disease. Happy reading! Salmon poisoning disease – What is it? Salmon poisoning is caused by a rickettsial bacterial organism … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anthelmintic, diarrhea, doxycycline, fever, lethargy, lymph node, Neorickettsia helmintheoca, praziquantel, salmincola, salmon poisoning, snails, vomiting

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

Zika Virus Infection & Your Pet

27-03-19 by CriticalCareDVM

Summer is rapidly approaching for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, the warm weather can’t come fast enough. With warmer weather comes the fact many families plan holidays, and many opt to travel to tropical climates for some much needed (and earned) rest and relaxation. Some families bring their pets to their … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: Aedes, arthralgia, diarrhea, environment, mosquito, myalgia, nausea, zika

Colitis in Dogs & Cats – An Angry Large Intestine!

26-03-19 by CriticalCareDVM

The intestinal tract is quite long. It starts at the mouth and ends at the rectum. Near the end of the intestinal tract is the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. When the colon becomes inflamed, we use the term colitis. Colitis is a relatively common problem in dogs and cats with a variety … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibiotic, colitis, diarrhea, large intestine, mucus, parasite, straining

Intussusception – When the Gut Becomes a Telescope

28-08-18 by CriticalCareDVM
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Most dog owners have heard of many of the common gastrointestinal problems that afflict dogs. Parvovirus in dogs. Intestinal parasites (aka “worms), foreign objects causing an obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and even gastric dilatation-volvulus (aka: “bloat”). Yet, there is one about which few parents know. Which one you ask? The problem is called an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anastomosis, diarrhea, enteroplication, gastrointestinal, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, intussusception, intussusceptum, intussuscipiens, parasites, parvovirus, resection, vomiting, worms

Toxoplasmosis in Cats – A Problematic Infection for Our Feline Friends

21-05-18 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

Sago Palm Toxicosis – Protect Your Pets from This Poisonous Plant

07-05-18 by CriticalCareDVM

As a new home owner, I’m in the process of landscaping my property. Suffice it to say, I want a lot of greenery – plants and shrubs, galore! Yet one type of plant I plan to avoid like the plague is the sago palms. Why? They are intensely toxic to dogs. This week, I’ve dedicated … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: abdominal discomfort, activated charcoal, ataxia, BMAA, cycad, cycasin, diarrhea, emesis, enema, glycoside, icterus, intoxication, lethargy, liver, nausea, poison, pytalism, revoluta, sago palm, seizures, toxicity, vomiting, weakness, zamia

Coccidiosis in Dogs & Cats – A Problematic Intestinal Parasitic Infection

30-04-18 by CriticalCareDVM

The environment contains all sorts of infectious organisms, little microscopic critters that can cause illness in our beloved dogs and cats. One such infection called coccidiosis is a common parasitic infection of the small intestine. Given the prevalence of this disease, I wanted to share some useful information about it in this week’s post. Happy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anorexia, asexual, coccidia, coccidiocidal, coccidiosis, coccidiostats, cysts, diarrhea, endodyogeny, gametogony, hyporexia, Isospora, merogony, oocyst, sexual, sulfa, sulfonamides, vomiting, weight loss, zygote

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

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

01-01-18 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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