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Saturday, March 4, 2017

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Saturday, April 9, 2016

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Signs of Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Signs of Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Some cats diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are not showing any signs of illness at the time of their diagnosis. When signs do appear, they can show up quite suddenly and can be quite serious.
Congestive heart failure occurs frequently in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Typically, the left side of the heart is more involved than the right, so the signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are those of left-sided congestive heart failure.
Signs of left-sided congestive heart failure are:
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Increased respiratory rate
  • Increased respiratory effort
  • Increased heart rate
  • Weakness
  • Lethargy
  • Lack of appetite
  • Fainting spells (usually caused by an irregular heart rate known as an arrhythmia)
  • Cyanosis (a purple or blue color in the gums due to a lack of oxygen) in extreme cases

Possible Additional Clinical Signs

Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may also develop an aortic thromboembolism. This occurs when a blood clot breaks loose from the heart and becomes lodged at the end of the aorta causing the blood flow to the hind legs to stop.
Cats suffering from aortic thromboembolism will suddenly become paralyzed on their hind legs or have a difficult time walking and will be quite painful. The hind legs may become cold to the touch because of the lack of circulation and you may not be able to find a pulse in the hind legs.
In some cases, young apparently healthy cats may develop signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy while undergoing a routine surgical procedure, such as a spay or neuter. Signs may also appear shortly after the procedure is finished. It is likely in these cases that the heart condition existed prior to the procedure but was asymptomatic (not causing signs of illness) and so not diagnosed.
Unfortunately, sudden death also sometimes occurs in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Diagnosing Cats with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

On physical examination, cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may or may not have a heart murmur. Arrhythmias (irregular heart beats) may be present also but an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is needed to accurately diagnose any arrhythmia.
The most valuable diagnostic test for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is an echocardiogram. An echocardiogram is an ultrasonographic examination of the heart. It allows direct visualization of the thickness of the heart muscle and the diameter of the chambers of the heart as well as allowing the veterinarian to evaluate the function of the various structures of the heart.
In most cases, other laboratory tests will also be necessary and may include blood testing to rule out hyperthyroidism and other causes of illness in addition to measurement of the blood pressure.

Please note: this article has been provided for informational purposes only. If your pet is showing any signs of illness, please consult a veterinarian as quickly as possible.
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Saturday, October 18, 2014

What Do Veterinary Technician Credentials RVT, LVT and CVT Stand For?

What Do Veterinary Technician Credentials RVT, LVT and CVT Stand For?

Question:

What Do Veterinary Technician Credentials RVT, LVT and CVT Stand For?
Working with animals requires a love of animals and the knowledge of how to work with and take care of them. People who work as Veterinary Technicians learn the necessary animal handling skills and knowledge by attending veterinary technical school or by learning the skills on-the-job.

Answer:

Veterinary technicians are trained professional support staff who provide assistance to veterinarians and biomedical/laboratory researchers. Technicians provide patient monitoring, animal restraint, surgical and dental assistance, laboratory diagnostics, administration of medicines and treatments, anesthesiology among other vital animal care and veterinary clinical tasks.
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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Seizures: What is Status Epilepticus?

Seizures: What is Status Epilepticus?
Seizures in dogs and cats are a common sign of neurological disease. They can also be caused by non-neurological conditions that affect the brain. However, status epilepticus is a serious and life-threatening form of seizure.

What is Status Epilepticus?

Status epilepticus is defined as a continual or persistent state of seizure.
Seizures in dogs and cats, in most instances, only last a short period of time. However, less commonly, the seizure does not stop.
If your dog or cat has a seizure that lasts for longer than 5 minutes without stopping, this is status epilepticus. In addition, if the seizure appears to begin to stop but starts again before your pet has a chance to recover fully between seizures, it is a form of status epilepticus.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Marijuana Poisoning in Pets part 2

Marijuana Poisoning in Pets part 2

Marijuana Q & A

September 2014
This article is the second of a 2-part series on marijuana poisoning in pets (See Part 1: Marijuana Poisoning in Pets).
In this interview, Ahna Brutlag DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT, associate director of veterinary
services at Pet Poison Helpline (PPH), answers questions for veterinary professionals seeing patients who are suspected of marijuana or related drug intoxications.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Marijuana Poisoning in Pets

Marijuana Poisoning in Pets

Marijuana - Medical, Legal, and Illegal

September 2014
As of this writing, 22 more states, and the District of Columbia allow for medical use of marijuana. Two states have legalized marijuana for recreational use: Washington state and Colorado (More Information: State Laws Related to Marijuana). In other states, marijuana use is illegal.

Marijuana Toxicity in Pets on the Rise

Legality aside, veterinarians are seeing a sharp increase in the number of cases of marijuana poisoning in pets. Pet Poison Helpline has noticed a 200% increase in calls related to marijuana toxicity between 2010 and 2014. Ahna Brutlag DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT, associate director of veterinary services at Pet Poison Helpline notes:

“The trend we’ve seen in recent years involving pets and marijuana is
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