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Electrical Cord Injury in Dogs & Cats – Don’t Chew on That!

2018-07-16 by CriticalCareDVM

Pediatric patients – humans, dogs, and cats, alike – can get into things they shouldn’t when left unattended and to their own devices. Cupboards full of potential toxins. Drawers full of sharp objects. One potential household hazard for our pets is electrical cords. Puppies and kittens love to chew on things, including cords plugged into … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alternating current, amperes, analgesia, arterial blood gas, biochemical profile, burns, CBC, commissures, complete blood count, cord, coughing, current, cyanosis, direct current, ECG, EKG, electrical, electrocardiography, feeding tube, furosemide, lasix, mechanical ventilator, mouthwash, muscle, NCPE, non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, pulse oximetry, radiographs, resistance, X-rays

Pyrethrins and Cats – A Life-Threatening & Avoidable Feline Toxicity

2018-03-12 by CriticalCareDVM

Fleas are disgusting. Honestly, every time I see one I get the heebie-jeebies. I immediately need to take a shower. This is just one of many reasons why I’m a huge proponent of flea control, and I strongly recommend pet parents speak with their primary care veterinarians about the best preventative for their fur babies. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ataxia, benzodiazepenes, central nervous system, chrysanthemum, CNS, decontamination, diazepam, hyperexcitability, hypersalivation, ILE, intoxication, intravenous lipid emulsions, methocarbamol, midazolam, muscle, panting, permethrin, phenobarbital, propofol, ptyalism, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, salivary glands, seizures, spot-on, toxicity, tremors, vomiting

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

Myasthenia Gravis – When the Muscles & Nerves Don’t Talk

2017-01-23 by CriticalCareDVM

Nerves send vital signals to muscles throughout the body. When these chemical signals don’t interact with muscles normally, one possible result is profound muscle weakness. A unique disease caused by this very scenario is called myasthenia gravis, and has been documents in dogs, cats, and humans. This week I share some helpful information about this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acquired, anticholinesterase, congenital, edrophonium, electromyogram, exercise intolerance, immunomodulation, megasesophagus, muscle, myasthenia gravis, neostigmine, prednisone, pyridostigmine, Tensilon

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