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Surgery for Otitis Externa in Cats & Dogs

05-06-20 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve previously written about one of the most common problems for which pet owners bring their pets to be evaluated by a veterinarian – otitis externa (aka an ear infection). Unfortunately, some of our furry friends don’t adequately respond to medical interventions. This small population of patients needs surgery. In this week’s post I share … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: bulla osteotomy, ear, otitis externa, TECA, TECA-BO, total ear canal ablation

Ear Mites in Cats – Creepy Crawlies in the Ears

15-10-18 by CriticalCareDVM

Halloween – one of my favorite days of the year – is just around the corner! With this ghoulie holiday comes images of sorts of creepy crawlies that are sure to make your skin crawl. Did you know cats can be infested by various creepy crawlies? One of the most common critters are ear mites. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ear, mites, parasite

Nasopharyngeal Polyps – A Tricky Airway Problem in Cats

16-08-18 by CriticalCareDVM
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The airway is a complicated system that can be affected by many different problems, including pneumonia and asthma. A common problem in younger cats is nasopharyngeal polyps. This week I share information about this disease that can dramatically and negatively affect quality of life. Happy reading! Nasopharyngeal Polyps – What Are They? To understand the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aural, bulla osteotomy, computed tomography, CT scan, ear, nasopharyngeal, polyp, soft palate, traction

Fever in Dogs & Cats – Figuring Out Why Your Pet is Burning Up!

09-04-18 by CriticalCareDVM

Just like you and me, animals develop fevers, and they do so for a wide variety of reasons. A prevailing belief among pet parents is dogs and cats with fevers need antibiotics. Yet, this is not true. So, this week I wanted to get back to some basics and explains what a fever is and … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: armpit, auricular, axillary, bacterial, blood, cytokine, digital, drug, ear, feces, fever, fungal, hyperthermia, hypothalamus, immune-mediated, infection, KY jelly, lethargy, lubricant, mercury, parasitic, pyrexia, radiograph, shivering, tympanic, urine, Vaseline, viral, x-ray

Aural Hematomas – A Puffy Ear Flap Problem

06-06-16 by CriticalCareDVM

A common problem affecting the ears of dogs and cats is an aural hematoma. The condition is the collection of blood inside an ear flap, and can be very irritating to an affected pet. This week I share some tidbits about this problem, and I hope you find the information shareworthy. Happy reading! Aural Hematomas … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aural, corticosteroid, ear, pinna, pinnae

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