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…]
On this – the 3rd anniversary of CriticalCareDVM.com – I wanted to devote some time to an important and under-appreciated cause of pelvic limb weakness and paralysis in dogs. Most pet parents know about intervertebral disc disease that can cause neurological complications like difficulty walking and spinal discomfort. Yet, degenerative myelopathy should be considered in … [Read more…]
I’ve been diagnosing and managing some interesting infectious diseases in my patients recently. These intriguing cases have kept bacteria, fungi, and infective organisms at the forefront of my mind. So much so that this week I’m sharing some tidbits about the most common systemic fungal infection in cats – cryptococcosis. I hope you find the … [Read more…]
A common clinical scenario I encounter is a pet referred to me for evaluation of enlarged lymph nodes. Parents may incidentally discover the swellings while petting or playing with their pet. At other times family veterinarians find the enlargements during an annual preventative healthcare examination. Given the commonality of this medical problem, I wanted to … [Read more…]
Those who regularly read my blog (I hope that’s most of you!) know how much I love eyes. Those colorful globes are simply a site to behold! Although cliché, I believe eyes truly are the windows to the soul. This week I wanted to share information about a unique eye condition that can occur in … [Read more…]
This week I had the privilege of meeting a wonderful patient referred to me for evaluation of a thyroid tumor. After consulting with the family, I visited this blog and was shocked to find thyroid tumors were a topic about which I had not yet shared information. So this week, I’ve resolved this oversite. Without … [Read more…]
One of the scariest events in pet parents’ lives is seeing their fur baby have a seizure. They’re downright frightening even when you know what seizures look like. So this week I’ve devoted some blog space to bring you important information about seizures in dogs and cats. Happy reading! Seizures – What are they? The … [Read more…]
Dogs, like people, can be afflicted with problems of the spinal column. One of the most common issues with this part of the body is an abnormality of the intervertebral discs. This week I discuss acute intervertebral disc disease(IVDD) in dogs, and I hope you find the information helpful and share-worthy. Happy reading! Intervertebral Disc … [Read more…]