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Four Facts Every Pet Owner Needs To Know

27-05-19 by CriticalCareDVM

A couple of weeks ago I received a message from one of you asking me to share what I wished pet parents knew. Wow! That’s quite a request. Where do I begin? This week I’ve decided to take a stab at this intriguing inquiry. I’ve decided to let you in on four things I want … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: facts, finicky, Google, nausea, NSAIDs, nutrition, steroids

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & Cats – Those Hips Don’t Lie!

11-12-17 by CriticalCareDVM

If we all live long enough, we’ll develop arthritis. The same can be said for our dogs and cats. But can you imagine developing arthritis as a toddler? Unfortunately, our furry companions may be born with hip condition called hip dysplasia. This orthopedic problem is characterized by abnormal joint laxity that ultimately induces arthritis and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, arthritis, ball, coxofemoral, crepitus, DPO, dysplasia, femur, FHNE, FHNO, FHO, hip, joint, JPS, juvenile, lameness, laxity, NSAIDs, OFA, ortolani, ossification, osteotomy, pelvis, PennHip, pubic, replacement, round ligamnet, socket, symphysiodesis, TPO, Type III collagen

Urinary Bladder Cancer in Dogs

28-09-15 by CriticalCareDVM

The urinary tract of dogs is comprised of two kidneys, two ureters (tubes that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder), the urinary bladder, prostate gland (male dogs only), and the urethra (tube that connects the urinary bladder to the outside world). The urinary bladder is the most common site of cancer in the urinary … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chemotherapy, dysuria, hematuria, herbicides, insecticides, mitoxantrone, NSAIDs, pesticides, piroxicam, pollakiuria, prostate, Scottish Terriers, stranguria, tenesmus, transitional cell carcinoma, ultrasonography, Urethra, urinary bladder, urinary tract, vinblastine

Steroids & NSAIDS: A Potentially Lethal Combination

07-07-14 by CriticalCareDVM

Let me be crystal clear right from the get-go. A steroid (aka: corticosteroid, glucocorticoid) should rarely be given at the same time as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (aka: NSAID) prescribed at an anti-inflammatory dose. This is a well-established pharmacologic principle, but for some reason, it is also one I see violated on an almost daily basis. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: Gastrointestinal tract, Inflammation, kidney, liver, NSAIDs, Prostaglandins, steroids

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