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Inflammation

Globulins & Your Pets – Unique Immune Proteins

2020-11-06 by CriticalCareDVM

Several of you have requested more information about various bloodwork abnormalities to help you better understand your pet’s blood test results. You ask and you shall receive! This week’s post is dedicated to globulins, a unique category of proteins found in blood. I hope you enjoy the post and will share it with other pet … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: ehrlichiosis, FIP, globulins, infection, Inflammation, lymphoma, monoclonal, multiple myeloma, polyclonal, protein, serum protein electrophoresis, SPE

Brucellosis – A Sexually Transmitted Disease in Dogs

2019-02-13 by CriticalCareDVM
brucellosis

As I was contemplating this week’s post, I came across a news headline about several humans becoming infected with brucellosis after drinking raw milk. I then realized I hadn’t yet shared any information about this disease in dogs. Thus, this week’s blog post was born. I hope you find the information intriguing and shareworthy. Happy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibody, bitch, breeding, brucella, culture, discospondylitis, dogs, glaucoma, Inflammation, neuter, osteomyelitis, spay, sperm, stud, testicles, uveitis, zoonosis, zoonotic

Masticatory Myositis in Dogs – When Chewing Hurts!

2017-05-29 by CriticalCareDVM

I’m a foodie. Heaven knows I love some scrumptious delights to please my palate. What if the simple action of chewing delectable morsels caused excruciating pain? This dreaded scenario happens for some dogs, and is called masticatory myositis. Pain while chewing is often chalked up to dental problems. Many pet parents don’t know about this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: 2M, antibodies, asparate aminotransferase, AST, atrophy, azathioprine, biopsy, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, CK, computed tomography, corticosteroids, CPK, creatine kinase, CT, cyclosporine, Doberman pinscher, enophthalmos, eosinophils, exophthalmos, fibers, fibrosis, German shepherd, Golden retrievers, Inflammation, Labrador retrievers, LC2-M, magnetic resonance imaging, mastication, masticatory, mMyBP-C, MRI, muscle, mycophenolate mofetil, myosin, myositis, Rottweilers, trismus

Canine Chronic Hepatitis – Inflammatory Liver Disease in Dogs

2017-01-02 by CriticalCareDVM

The liver is a unique organ with several important functions in the body. For various reasons, the liver can become inflamed, resulting in a clinical syndrome called canine chronic hepatitis. This week, I discuss this important disease entity including details about diagnosis and treatment. Happy reading! Canine Chronic Hepatitis – What is it? The liver … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: biopsy, chronic, copper, Denosyl, diarrhea, enzymes, hepatitis, icterus, Inflammation, jaundice, laparoscopy, lethargy, liver, necrosis, S-adenosylmethionine, toxins, vitamin E, vomiting

Splenomegaly – The Significance of an Enlarged Spleen

2016-09-05 by CriticalCareDVM

As a board-certified internal medicine and emergency/critical care specialist, I am often referred dogs and cats with enlarged spleens. I partner with pet parents and family veterinarians to determine the reason for splenic enlargement (called splenomegaly). This week I share some information about the spleen and the potential reasons for this important organ to grow … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: amyloidosis, bone marrow, chemotherapy, congestion, cytology, erythropoiesis, fibrosarcoma, hemangiomas, histiocytosis, icterus, infiltration, Inflammation, iron, leukemia, lymphocytes, lymphoma, mast cell disease, multiple myeloma, osteosarcoma, plasma cells, radiation therapy, reactive, red blood cells, spleen, splenectomy, splenomegaly

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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