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Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Cats & Dogs

2020-03-20 by CriticalCareDVM

Unfortunately our feline and canine companions are susceptible to cancers just like we humans. In previous posts, I’ve shared information about some common cancers in cats and dogs, including mast cell tumors, malignant melanoma, mammary tumors, and urinary bladder cancer. This week I wanted to provide some facts about a group of cancers collectively called … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chemotherapy, feline injection site sarcoma, fibrosarcoma, hemangiopericytoma, leiomyosarcoma, myxosarcoma, peripheral nerve sheath tumor, radiation, Schwannoma, soft tissue sarcoma, spindle cell, STS, surgery

Prostate Cancer in Dogs – What You Need to Know!

2018-10-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Just like men, male dogs can develop prostatic disease, including prostate cancer. This disease tends to be fairly aggressive in our canine companions, and thus early identification is of paramount important. For this reason, I’ve dedicated this week’s post to raising awareness about prostate cancer in dogs. I hope you find this information helpful and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspiration, biopsy, cancer, chemotherapy, cytology, dyschezia, dysuria, fenestration, gland, pollakiuri, prostate, radiation, stranguria, urination, wash

Heatstroke in Dogs & Cats – It’s Getting Hot in Here!

2018-06-25 by CriticalCareDVM

Warm weather has arrived for most of us in the Northern Hemisphere. With the searing temperatures comes the inevitability of someone leaving their dog locked in a blisteringly hot car or letting their canine companion run around in a park during peak temperatures without access to fresh cool water. The outcome? Heatstroke, a potentially lethal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acclimatization, collapse, conduction, convection, evaporation, exercise, heatstroke, mentation, radiation, seizures, sun

Hypothermia in Dogs & Cats – Avoid Pupsicles and Catsicles!

2017-11-13 by CriticalCareDVM

Winter is rapidly approaching – at least here in North America. With the advent of this season comes bone-chilling temperatures in many regions. Dogs and cats – just like humans – are at risk for developing subnormal body temperatures, a condition known as hypothermia. This week I’ve dedicated some blog space to spreading the word … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: active, blankets, conduction, convection, core, ECG, EKC, electrocardiography, electrolytes, evaporation, hypothermia, passive, primary, radiation, secondary, surface

Malignant Melanoma in Dogs – A Colorful Canine Cancer

2017-03-27 by CriticalCareDVM

With my bald head, I’m keenly aware of my risk for skin cancer, specifically malignant melanoma. Unfortunately, our canine companions can develop this cancer too. This cancer is quite aggressive, so I wanted to share information with pet parents to raise awareness. Please consider sharing with other dog parents you know. Happy reading! Malignant Melanoma – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aspirate, biopsy, chemotherapy, cutaneous, digit, DNA, dysphagia, footpad, gingiva, gums, halitosis, lips, malignant, melanoma, metastasis, mucocutaneous, nail bed, Oncept, oral, palate, ptyalism, radiation, skin, stage, stertor, stridor, tongue, tumor, tyrosinase, vaccine

Burns in Dogs & Cats – Avoid This Heated Problem!

2016-03-21 by CriticalCareDVM

As the weather turns warmer in the United States, many of us will be enjoying backyard bonfires and campfire sing-alongs with friends and family. Yet those beautiful and comforting flames are just one potential source for burning not only you, but also your fur babies. Burns, are thankfully relatively uncommon, but understandably can often painful … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: burns, chemical injury, dermis, electrical, epidermis, first degree, fourth degree, full thickness, hypodermis, partial thickness, radiation, second degree, subcutaneous tissue, superficial, thermal injury, third degree

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