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Gastrointestinal Ulceration in Cats & Dogs

2020-10-16 by CriticalCareDVM

Cats and dogs can develop gastrointestinal ulceration just like you and me. For this week’s post, I’m sharing more information about this relatively common condition to raise awareness. I hope you find the information insightful. Happy reading! What causes gastrointestinal ulceration? The wall of the gastrointestinal tract has four layers. From inside to out, they … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: acid, antacid, duodenum, esophagus, gastrointestinal, GI, hematochezia, melena, omeprazole, perforation, stomach, sucralfate, ulcer, ulceration

Cholecalciferol Intoxication – Too Much of a Good Things for Our Pets

2018-02-19 by CriticalCareDVM

Every day I take a multi-vitamin. After all, medical doctors advocate vitamins are healthy supplements when taken appropriately. The same is true for dogs and cats. Unfortunately, too much of some vitamins is not good. In fact, ingestion of toxic amounts of specific vitamins can be deadly. This week, I wanted to share information about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: activated charcoal, calcipotriene, calcitriol, cholecalciferol, cholestyramine, constipation, diarrhea, hematemesis, hypercalcemia, melena, polydipsia, polyuria, ptyalism, Quintox, Rampage, tacalcitol, vitamin D3, vomiting

Nosebleeds in Dogs & Cats – What Do They Mean?!

2016-08-29 by CriticalCareDVM

Nosebleeds (called epistaxis) are a relatively common reason for pet parents to present their dogs and cats to a veterinary emergency room. Sometimes the bleeding is quite minimal, manifesting only when patients sneeze. At other times, hemorrhage can be profound and scary. This week I share some information about epistaxis in dogs and cats that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anemia, cancer, depigmentation, epistaxis, hematuria, hemorrhage, hypertension, melena, nasal, nosebleed, parasites, trauma

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