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Gastrointestinal tract

Canine Distemper – An Oldie & Badie!

2020-01-31 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

Food Allergies in Dogs & Cats – Know the Important Facts!

2016-12-05 by CriticalCareDVM

One of the most in vogue terms currently in veterinary medicine is food allergies. Dogs and cats certainly do develop food allergies. We’ll talk about how in a few moments. In my own clinical experience working with board-certified veterinary dermatologists for more than a decade, many pets are incorrectly and/or inaccurately diagnosed with food allergies. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: adverse food reaction, challenge, diet, dietary, elimination trial, food allergies, gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal tract, grains, immune, intolerance, provocation, skin

Albumin – An Abnormal Result Should Cause Concern

2015-05-25 by CriticalCareDVM

One of the main reasons for which dogs and cats are referred to me is a finding of an abnormal albumin level on blood work performed by a primary care doctor. Sometimes this abnormality is purely an incidental finding, but often patients are sick (thus explaining why the blood test was performed in the first place). … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: albumin, Gastrointestinal tract, hypoalbuminemia, kidneys, liver, PLE, PLN

Gastrointestinal Biopsies – Big Bite Or Little Bite?

2015-04-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Have you been told your dog or cat needs biopsies from the gastrointestinal tract? Does this scare you because you’re concerned about your fur baby’s comfort level, anesthesia and recovery? Have no fear because in this week’s post you will find answers to your questions about gastrointestinal biopsies! I am excited to turn Because Pets … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: colon, endoscopy, Gastrointestinal tract, intestine, laparoscopy, laparotomy, large bowel, small bowel, surgery

Nutrition For Sick Pets – Complex Info in Edible Bites

2014-12-22 by CriticalCareDVM

The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is understandably very important in all animals, and it becomes truly vital in sick pets because of its many functions that support health. The GIT has several components, all of which work together to help ensure an animal is able to maximally utilize nutrients s/he ingests. Think of the GIT as … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: enterocytes, Gastrointestinal tract, malnutrition, nutrition

Steroids & NSAIDS: A Potentially Lethal Combination

2014-07-07 by CriticalCareDVM

Let me be crystal clear right from the get-go. A steroid (aka: corticosteroid, glucocorticoid) should rarely be given at the same time as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (aka: NSAID) prescribed at an anti-inflammatory dose. This is a well-established pharmacologic principle, but for some reason, it is also one I see violated on an almost daily basis. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: Gastrointestinal tract, Inflammation, kidney, liver, NSAIDs, Prostaglandins, steroids

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