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Hookworms in Dogs & Cats – Blood-Sucking Parasites in our Pets

2018-02-26 by CriticalCareDVM

Recently I came across a news story of a couple who visited the Dominican Republic. While in the tropical paradise, they became infected with a parasite from the genus Ancylostoma. more commonly known as hookworms. They likely contracted this painful parasitic infestation while walking barefoot on the local beaches of Punta Cana. I wanted to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ancylostoma, ancylostomiasis, fecal, hookworm, infection, infestation, intestinal, intestine, larvae, larval, parasite, prey, soil, uncinaria

Primary Hyperparathyroidism in Dogs – High Calcium Isn’t Always Cancer!

2017-01-09 by CriticalCareDVM

Many dog owners know a finding of elevated blood calcium can be quite concerning. Cancer, including lymphoma and apocrine gland carcinoma of the anal gland, is a leading cause of blood calcium elevations in dogs. Yet, sometimes this elevation is not caused by lymphoma or anal gland cancer! Sometimes, the parathyroid glands in the neck … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ablation, bone, calcium, hyperparathyroidism, intestine, ionized, Keeshond, kidneys, mediastinum, parathyroid, parathyroidectomy, PTH, sonography, thyroid, vitamin D

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

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