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Hyphema in Dogs & Cats – When There’s Blood in the Eyes

27-09-19 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve said it before. I love eyes…albeit not enough to want to be an ophthalmologist, but at least enough to respect their function and beauty. Unfortunately, sometimes our pets develop serious eye conditions. This week’s post is dedicated to a specific intraocular (inside the eye) condition called hyphema. I hope this information is interesting to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, coagulopathy, feline infectious peritonitis, FIP, flourescein, hemorrhage, hypertension, hyphema, leptospirosis, ocular, Schirmer tear test, thrombocytopenia, trauma, uveitis

Brucellosis – A Sexually Transmitted Disease in Dogs

13-02-19 by CriticalCareDVM
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As I was contemplating this week’s post, I came across a news headline about several humans becoming infected with brucellosis after drinking raw milk. I then realized I hadn’t yet shared any information about this disease in dogs. Thus, this week’s blog post was born. I hope you find the information intriguing and shareworthy. Happy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibody, bitch, breeding, brucella, culture, discospondylitis, dogs, glaucoma, Inflammation, neuter, osteomyelitis, spay, sperm, stud, testicles, uveitis, zoonosis, zoonotic

Uveitis in Dogs & Cats – A Common Eye Problem

08-01-19 by CriticalCareDVM
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This week’s post was written in response to a request for more information from a dedicated follower. Uveitis or inflammation of the uveal tract of the eye is frequently diagnosed in both dogs and cats. Thus, it’s important for pet parents to have a working knowledge of this problem. So, I hope you find the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anterior chamber, biomicroscopy, choroid, eye, immune-mediated, infectious, IRIS, ophthalmology, pupil, retina, Slit lamp, uvea, uveitis

Herpesvirus Infection – An Upper Respiratory Tract Disease in Cats

18-06-18 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

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