Gastric dilatation-volvulus: The twisted truth October 4, 2021Elisa M. Mazzaferro, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVECC Rapid stabilization, surgical intervention, and intensive postoperative care are key to successful GDV management. Pathophysiology Independent of risk factors, GDV is a process in which instability of the gastric fundus, along with delayed gastric emptying and gas or fluid distension, results in 180° to 270° rotation of the stomach around its mesenteric vascular axis.10 Some dogs …
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Tony McReynolds – 9/27/2021 The canine hookworm Ancylostoma caninum is the most common species of hookworm affecting dogs in the US. And they’re only likely to become more common, thanks to the spread of multi-anthelmintic drug resistance (MADR) in the species. MADR canine hookworms are hookworms resistant to two or more drug classes of FDA-approved dewormers: benzimidazoles (BZ), macrocyclic lactones, and tetrahydropyrimidines. “Multiple anthelmintic resistance in Ancylostoma caninum is much worse than we feared,” said …
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On September 20, 2021, officials at California’s Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed two cases of West Niles Virus in horses. West Niles Virus has no cure, but some horses do recover with supportive care. The virus is transmitted to horses and HUMANS through the bite of an infected mosquito. The American Association of Equine Practitioners includes West Niles Vaccine as one of the CORE DISEASES. All horses …
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The CVMA, California Veterinary medicine association, has recently reported an outbreak of dog flu at 10 cases. This may not seem to be a large number, but this represents the largest case number ever seen in Los Angeles County. Influenza in dogs may present with a cough or pneumonia. pneumonia can be fatal. For dogs that mingle with other dogs, such as dog parks, groomer, agility classes or competitions, …
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Well, some of you are returning back to the office! This could certainly trigger a spike in separation anxiety. An example would be when you return home, you find your pet redecorated your home in an unsightly manner–sheet rock wall gone, curtains torn , etc., Man’s best friend may need help as dogs may find it difficult to cope with being left alone. My first recommendation is to try …
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Of the seven corona viruses known to infect humans, three are of major public health significance: severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS), and cornoavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Other members of the coronavirus family can cause respiratory or intestinal disease in a range of domestic species, including horses, swine, cattle, cats, dogs and chickens. SARS-CoV-2 is genetically and otherwise uniquely distinct from these other coronaviruses, NONE OF …
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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that have been found in dogs, cats, horses, cattle, swine, chickens, turkeys, humans, and bats. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, AVMA, several bat coronaviruses have been shown to be zoonotic pathogens (able to be transmitted to humans), and the human illnesses they cause range in severity from a mild cold to severe pneumonia, with the potential to be fatal. Dr. …
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“Veterinary Practice News” published a great article!! I would like to share their findings!! The TICK probes and penetrates the skin parts-dermis and subdermis- with its mouthparts. The animal fails to respond to the pain, inflammation and injection by the tick because this is blocked bt anesthetic, anti-inflammatory components of the ticks saliva and cement plug. The tick creates and maintains a hemorrhagic (blood) feeding pool. Vasoconstriction of damaged …
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Nicole Martell-Moran, DVM, MPH, authored Pain and Adverse Behavior in Declawed Cats. Dr. Nicole’s article was published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Her research found that declawed cats were found to be more likely to have back pain, inappropriate litter box habits, and biting behavior. She states that the risks of chronic pain and adverse behaviors in declawed cats were increased whether the entire P3 bone …
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