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  • Feline Infectious Peritonitis Open link in new window
    8/29/2024
    Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a deadly infection in cats that is caused by the FIP virus. The disease occurs most commonly in young cats, although it can infect older cats too.
  • Ferret Husbandry Open link in new window
    8/28/2024
    Ferrets are complex little creatures and are interactive members of the household that need and value interaction with their families. They can build social and cognitive bonds similar to those we associate with dogs and cats. They have specific care and husbandry needs.
  • Bedinvetmab (Librela™) Open link in new window
    8/22/2024
    Bedinvetmab (LibrelaTM) is indicated for the relief of osteoarthritis pain in dogs. 
  • Lymphoma in Cats Open link in new window
    8/20/2024
    Lymphoma accounts for one third of all cancers developed by cats. When the mediastinal lymph nodes become infiltrated with lymphoma, a mass is apparent in the mediastinum and a cancerous fluid fills the chest, restricting breathing. The fluid can be tapped but it will be back without treatment.
  • Prednisolone/Prednisone Open link in new window
    8/20/2024
    Prednisone and prednisolone are members of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. They break down stored resources (fats, sugars and proteins) so that they may be used as fuels in times of stress. We do not use the glucocorticoids for their influences on glucose and protein metabolism; we use them because they are the most broad anti-inflammatory medications that we have.
  • Seizure Disorders in Dogs Open link in new window
    8/15/2024
    Any involuntary behavior that occurs abnormally may represent a seizure. Seizures may be caused by situations within the brain (such as trauma or infection) or by situations centered outside the brain (such as low blood sugar, circulating metabolic toxins, or external poisons).
  • Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine, Myocholine) Open link in new window
    8/12/2024
    Bethanechol chloride works to strengthen the detrusor muscle's contraction. If the lower sphincter is too tight from an upper motor neuron injury, this medication will help the bladder to contract harder to overcome it. If the bladder is flabby, this medication will help it regain some shape and strength so that it can empty in a controlled fashion rather than just leaking.
  • Cervical IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) in Dogs - Diagnosis and Treatment Open link in new window
    8/9/2024
    Treatment usually begins with non-surgical interventions in dogs where pain, or pain plus a root signature, is the only sign, and the presumption is that signs are due to IVDH.
  • Gallstones in Dogs and Cats Open link in new window
    8/7/2024
    Gallstones form because either the gallbladder isn’t functioning properly or something is wrong with the bile
  • Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Dogs Open link in new window
    8/7/2024
    Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is essentially the dog equivalent of Alzheimer's disease

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