Pregnancy Diagnosis Tips for Dogs
The due date (parturition date) is best determined by the ovulation date, not by the breeding date. If the ovulation date is known, then the due date is
~61 to 63 days after ovulation.
Basic Life Support in Dogs and Cats (CPR)
A patient is rushed to the back of your hospital in cardiopulmonary arrest. Do you and your hospital know how to perform basic life support (BLS) in dogs and cats? Save this post, it could save a life! š¶ What song do you sing to help with your chest compression tempo?ā *ā Stay tuned for […]
The Coughing DogĀ
Differential diagnosis Inflammatory, allergic, infectious (e.g. bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic), heart disease, tracheal collapse, neoplasia (primary, metastatic), masses other than neoplastic, foreign body, overweight, trauma, degenerative or aging, noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, open. Diagnostics Signalment, thorough history, physical exam findings (TPR, heart and lung auscultation, tracheal palpation, etc.), radiographs (especially thoracic views to […]
Hypokalemia in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Clinical Signs, Treatment Options, and Monitoring
Hypokalemia is a medical condition that affects dogs and cats, and is characterized by abnormally low serum potassium ion (K+) concentration. The normal reference interval for serum K+ concentration in dogs and cats is 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L (mmol/L). If the serum K+ concentration falls below 3.5 mEq/L (mmol/L), the patient is said to be […]
