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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

Proptosis of the Eye – When Your Dog’s Eye Pops Out!

2019-05-08 by CriticalCareDVM

Eyes are beautiful, truly unique, and colorful. Unfortunately, accidents involving the eyes happen. One of the more common mishaps is proptosis of an eye. This week I’m sharing information about this unique problem to help raise awareness. I hope you find the post insightful and helpful. Happy reading! Proptosis – What is it? Proptosis is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: choking, enucleation, eye, HBC, ophthalmology, proptosis, surgery, tarsorrhaphy, trauma

Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Dogs & Cats

2019-04-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Respiratory distress in dogs and cats is stressful for all involved – pet, owner, and even veterinarians. In previous posts I’ve shared information about various breathing problems, including kennel cough and aspiration pneumonia. This week I wanted to spend some time discussing a truly life-threatening respiratory problem – spontaneous pneumothorax. So, I hope you enjoy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chest tube, computed tomography, CT scan, Husky, pleural space, pneumothorax, surgery, thoracocentesis, thoracostomy tube, thoracotomy

Coxal Luxation – When the Hip Pops Out of Socket

2019-03-06 by CriticalCareDVM
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Orthopedic injuries are relatively common in dogs and cats. Problems like broken bones, luxating patellas, and ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments occur quite frequently. Hip injuries happen too, and coxal luxation – also called hip dislocation – is arguably the most common injury at this joint. So, this week I’m sharing information about this orthopedic problem, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, closed reduction, coxal, femoral head, femoral head and neck excision, femoral head ostectomy, femur, FHNE, FHO, open reduction, pelvis, radiographs, surgery, total hip replacement, trauma

Hygromas in Dogs – Rubbing Elbows Isn’t Always a Good Thing

2017-08-28 by CriticalCareDVM

Not every mass or fluctuant swelling in dogs is a cancer. Of course, veterinarians should evaluate and aspirate any skin mass that has been present for more than one month and/or that is larger than a pea (approximately one centimeter). Thankfully, most skin masses are benign. If the mass feels fluid-filled and is located over … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ankle, aspiration, bandage, bursa, bursitis, callous, capsule, complicated, concrete, culture, elbow, hardwood, hip, hock, hygroma, mass, olecranon, pads, pillow, surgery, uncomplicated

Lymphoma in Cats – What to Know About This Common Cancer

2017-08-07 by CriticalCareDVM

In a previous post, I reviewed a cancer in dogs called lymphoma. You can find that information here. Unfortunately, lymphoma also commonly affects our feline friends. So, this week I’ve dedicated some time to spreading news about lymphoma in cats. I hope you find it helpful. Happy reading! Lymphoma – What is it? Lymphoma – … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: central nervous system, chemotherapy, FeLV, gastrointestinal, high-grade, indolent, large cell, larynx, low-grade, LSA, lymphoblastic, lymphoma, mediastinal, radiation therapy, renal, skin, small cell, surgery, trachea

Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs – An Aggressive Blood Vessel Cancer

2017-02-20 by CriticalCareDVM

Every pet parent dreads “The Big C” for their fur babies. Cancer strikes fear in the hearts and minds of pet-owning families. As a board-certified critical care specialist, one of the most common cancers I diagnose and treat is called hemangiosarcoma. I wanted to dedicate some time explaining this cancer, as some encouraging news about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: angiogenesis, antibody, blood, cancer, chemotherapy, dermal, doxorubicin, eBAT, echocardiography, I'm-Yunity, immunotherapy, liver, pericardial, pericardiocentesis, sonography, spleen, splenectomy, subcutaneous, surgery, ultrasonography, visceral

Thyroid Tumors in Dogs – A Big Gland in the Neck

2016-11-21 by CriticalCareDVM

This week I had the privilege of meeting a wonderful patient referred to me for evaluation of a thyroid tumor. After consulting with the family, I visited this blog and was shocked to find thyroid tumors were a topic about which I had not yet shared information. So this week, I’ve resolved this oversite. Without … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: carcinoma, computed tomography, CT scan, hormone, larynx, MRI, radiation therapy, radioactive iodine, scintigraphy, surgery, thyroid, ultrasonography

Lymphoma in Dogs – What You Need to Know

2016-01-04 by CriticalCareDVM

The word cancer elicits many different feelings for people – fear, helplessness, and uncertainty just to name a few. Sadly, our fur babies aren’t immune from the grips of “the big C” but everyday we are learning more thanks to the efforts of researchers and board-certified veterinary oncologists. One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alimentary, aspiration, B cell, calcium, chemotherapy, cutaneous, cytology, extranodal, fine needle aspiration, FNA, lymphoma, lymphosarcoma, median, mediastinal, multicentrica, radiation therapy, staging, surgery, T cell

Lung Tumors in Dogs & Cats – Early Identification is Key

2015-12-28 by CriticalCareDVM

Pets, like people, can be afflicted with cancer in the lungs. Early identification is key to maximize the likelihood of a positive outcome. In an effort to increase awareness of lung tumors in our fur babies, this week I dedicate some time to explain lung cancers in dogs and cats. I hope you find the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chemotherapy, computed tomography, CT scan, lobectomy, lung, metastasis, primary, radiographs, secondary, surgery, thoracoscopy, thoracotomy
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