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Feline Infectious Peritonitis – What the FIP?!

2019-09-13 by CriticalCareDVM

There are many infectious organisms that cause illness in our feline friends. One of the most noteworthy diseases in feline infectious peritonitis. This week’s post is dedicated to sharing important information about the debilitating and deadly condition to raise awareness. I hope you find the information helpful. Happy reading! What is feline infectious peritonitis? Feline … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibody, coronavirus, dry form, FCoV, feline infectious peritonitis, FIP, IHC, immunostaining, macrophage, monocyte, PCR, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), pyogranuloma

Herpesvirus Infection – An Upper Respiratory Tract Disease in Cats

2018-06-18 by CriticalCareDVM

It’s vaccine season. In a previous post, I reviewed the most recent recommendations for feline immunizations. Cat parents are getting emails and postcards from their primary care veterinarians reminding to schedule preventative healthcare visits. One of the most common vaccines is abbreviated FVRCP, an acronym for feline viral rhinotracheitis, calici virus, and panleukopenia (aka distemper). … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, corneal ulcers, coughing, famciclovir, FHV-1, herpesvirus, idoxuridine, L-lysine, lethargy, nasal discharge, ocular discharge, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sneezing, symblepharon, uveitis

Hemotropic Mycoplasmosis – Bad News For Cat’s Blood

2016-02-08 by CriticalCareDVM

I love diseases of the blood and immune system. I find them fascinating. I love helping patients living with them. One common infection of the blood in cats is hemotropic mycoplasmosis. Specific bacteria called Mycoplasma parasitize red blood cells to destroy them and to trigger a powerful (and potentially deadly) response by the immune system. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anemia, doxycycline, feline immunodeficiency virus, feline leukemia virus, FeLV, FIV, flea, hemotropic mycoplasmosis, packed red blood cells, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), pradofloxacin, transfusion

Canine Influenza – What You Need To Know!

2015-04-20 by CriticalCareDVM

If you live in the United States, you probably know about the ongoing epidemic of canine influenza (sometimes called dog flu) in the Midwest. Veterinarians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine have reported the virus has affected more than 1,000 dogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana, and has resulted in the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: H3N2, H3N8, influenza, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), serology

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