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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

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

Subaortic Stenosis in Dogs & Cats – An Important Congenital Heart Defect

27-11-17 by CriticalCareDVM

The heart is unquestionably a vital organ. Unfortunately, sometimes it doesn’t develop properly in utero, and these congenital defects can range from minor and inconsequential to life threatening. This week I share information about a relatively common congenital heart defect called subaortic stenosis. Please consider sharing it with other pet parents. Happy reading! Subaortic Stenosis … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aortic valve, balloon, beta-blocker, catheterization, congenital, dyspnea, ECG, echocardiogram, echocardiography, EKG, electrocardiography, exercise intolerance, fainting, fibrous, fluoroscopy, heart, murmur, radiographs, stenosis, subaortic, syncope, weakness, X-rays

Rescue Inhaler Intoxication – Don’t Let Your Pet Inhale!

03-10-16 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve just returned from a week in Cartagena, Colombia where I had the privilege of presenting several lectures at the 41st World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress. As I was hurriedly maneuvering through the airport, I saw a young woman use an inhaler after she had clearly run to her destination. Readers of this blog … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: Albuterol, anxiety, diazepam, dyspnea, glucose, hyperactivity, inhaler, intoxication, lidocaine, metoprolol, panting, potassium, propranolol, rescue, restlessness, salbutamol, seizures, tachycardia, tremors, vomiting, VPC

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