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Canine Distemper – An Oldie & Badie!

31-01-20 by CriticalCareDVM

One might think in a time when highly effective and safe vaccines for canine distemper virus are widely available this debilitating disease would be eradicated in the developed world. Sadly, that is not the case. In fact, canine distemper is still rampant in some areas of the United States. As such, this week’s post is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: aerosol, ataxia, central nervous system, CNS, conjunctivitis, coughing, diarrhea, discharge, distemper, droplets, fever, Gastrointestinal tract, hard pad, hyperkeratosis, hypermetria, KCS, lethargy, lymph nodes, macrophages, morbillivirus, myoclonus, pustular dermatitis, respiratory tract, seizures, sneezing, urogenital tract, vaccinations, vomiting, weight loss

Vaccinations & Felines – Which Ones Do They Really Need?

05-02-18 by CriticalCareDVM

In last week’s blog post I shared the latest recommendations for vaccines in dogs. It’s only fair to devote some time to expounding on the same topic for our furry friends. Vaccinations are a fundamental part of preventive healthcare, right? Right! So, this week I share information from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: AAFP, bordatella bronchiseptica, calicivirus, cattery, Chlamydophila felis, elbow, FCV, feline immunodeficiency virus, feline infectious peritonitis, feline leukemia virus, FeLV, FHV-1, FIP, FIV, FPV, herpesvirus, knee, panleukopenia, pet, rabies, shelter, stifle, vaccinations, vaccine

Parvovirus Infection in Dogs – Part II: Treatment & Prevention

22-08-16 by CriticalCareDVM

This week we finish our discussion of parvovirus infection in dogs. I reviewed the origins and diagnosis of this viral disease last week. For this post, I will focus on treatment and prevention. Happy reading! Parvovirus – How is it treated in-hospital? I won’t beat around the bush when it comes to treating canine parvovirus. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: antibiotics, fluids, high titer, killed, live, monitoring, nausea, Neupogen, nutrition, oseltamivir, plasma, septi-serum, Tamiflu, vaccinations

Preventive Care for Dogs and Cats

14-09-15 by CriticalCareDVM

This week’s post may surprise many of you given I typically strive to highlight how pet parents partnering with both a family veterinarian and a board-certified veterinary specialist is invaluable for your pet’s healthcare. I feel comfortable saying veterinarians wish our patients never got sick. Alas that is a utopian notion, and we certainly don’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: dental, flea, heartworm, nutrition, preventive, tick, vaccinations, wellness

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