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Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ

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Pumpkin for Dogs & Cats – Fiber Hype or Help?

2018-09-04 by CriticalCareDVM
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Chronic diarrhea is a common problem for our furry companions. So too are constipation and diabetes mellitus for dogs & cats. All of these medical problems may benefit from increased dietary fiber. Many veterinarians recommend supplementing meals with canned pumpkin as a means of increasing fiber in the diet. Is this effective? Read this post … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: calories, canned, fiber, insoluble, nutrition, pumpkin, sodium, soluble

Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease): A Great Pretender

2015-11-16 by CriticalCareDVM

One of my favorite diseases to diagnose and treat is Addison’s disease. The medical name for this disease is hypoadrenocorticism, an adrenal gland disorder that predominantly affects dogs and rarely cats. The opposite of Cushing’s disease, this disease can manifest in a myriad of ways. This week I spend some time introducing this interesting disease … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ACTH, ACTH stimulation test, Addison's disease, aldosterone, CBC, cholesterol, cortisol, hypoadrenocorticism, leukogram, potassium, sodium, stress leukogram

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