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Eclampsia in Pets – A Postpartum Emergency

2020-04-17 by CriticalCareDVM

I’ve spent more time in front of digital screens during the COVID-19 pandemic than to which I wish to admit. I’ve watched some new shows and rewatched some others. This morning, a re-run of the heart-wrenching Downton Abbey episode that saw Lady Sybil die of eclampsia had me feeling all sorts of ways again. Did … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: calcium, calcium gluconate, eclampsia, hyperthermia, hypocalcemia, periparturient, postpartum, puerperal, seizures, tetany, tremors, twitching, weaning

Pica in Dogs & Cats – Does Your Pet Eat Weird Things?

2019-06-11 by CriticalCareDVM

Working in an emergency room for almost two decades, I’ve definitely seen my fair share of patients who’ve ingested some weird things – rocks, plastic, feminine hygiene products, hair ties, etc. Sure, dogs and cats love to chew on things, but actually ingesting them is problematic. This unusual habit of consuming objects is called pica. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: anxiety, behavior, boredom, compulsion, mineral, pica, teething, weaning

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