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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

Pleural Space Disease – A Common Cause of Respiratory Distress

2016-02-22 by CriticalCareDVM

Respiratory distress in dogs and cats is always scary and often frustrating. A common cause is pleural space disease, the accumulation of fluid and/or air between the body wall and the lungs. This week I review this medical condition so pet parents have some familiarity with it. Please consider sharing it with other pet parents … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: chest tap, chest tube, chylo, chylothorax, exudate, hemothorax, modified transudate, pleural space, pyothorax, thoracocentesis, thoracostomy tube, transudate

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