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EPI – Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: A Lack of Digestive Enzymes

26-09-16 by CriticalCareDVM

Most pet parents are familiar with the terms pancreatitis and diabetes mellitus. These are two common pancreatic disorders in dogs and cats. Yet another pancreatitis disease – exocrine pancreatic insufficiency or EPI – is often overlooked as a cause of chronic weight loss and diarrhea. This week I highlight this disease to bring information about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cobalamin, diarrhea, EPI, exocrine, flatulence, insufficiency, TLI, trypsin-like immunoreactivity, vitamin B12, weight loss

Heart Murmur – Should You Be Worried About Your Pet?

27-04-15 by CriticalCareDVM

For many families the mere mention of a murmur or heart disease instills fear, a sincere concern about an illness that could negatively affect their fur baby’s quality of life. In an effort to provide useful information, I’m pleased to welcome another guest blogger, Dr. Kacie Schmitt, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist who will present a two-part series … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: echocardiogram, insufficiency, murmur, regurgitation, stenosis

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