exudate Archives

Abscesses in Dogs & Cats – Painful Pockets of Pus

2016-11-28 by CriticalCareDVM

I recently stumbled upon an online video showing the latest burger creation from a New York City restaurant. What was their food innovation? Cheese-filled burger buns – buns that essentially explode with cheese when cut or bitten. Yet when I watched the video of molten cheese erupting from a bun, all I could see was a … [Read more…]

Pleural Space Disease – A Common Cause of Respiratory Distress

2016-02-22 by CriticalCareDVM

Respiratory distress in dogs and cats is always scary and often frustrating. A common cause is pleural space disease, the accumulation of fluid and/or air between the body wall and the lungs. This week I review this medical condition so pet parents have some familiarity with it. Please consider sharing it with other pet parents … [Read more…]