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You Make The Diagnosis: Abnormal X-rays in a Dog 22 Aug 2013 | 10:02 am
Pictured below is the x-ray from a dog who was having accidents in the house. The owner noticed blood in the urine as well. Look closely at the film and then answer the following questions: What i...
Rhinovirus in Cats 18 Aug 2013 | 08:07 am
Feline viral rhinotracheitis is the name given to respiratory disease caused by a Herpes virus called Feline Herpes Virus 1. This virus infects felines of all shapes and sizes. It does not infec...
Hookworm Infection in Cats 13 Aug 2013 | 07:04 am
Hookworms are much less common in cats than in dogs. Cats may become infected with two types of hook- worms, Ancylostoma tubaeforme and Ancyclostoma braziliense. Adult worms live in the intestines o...
You Make The Diagnosis: Dog Orthopedic X-rays 9 Aug 2013 | 07:31 am
Below are the x-rays of a puppy who presented for sudden lameness. She screamed when she tried to walk on her front legs. Look at the x-ray closely then answer the following questions: How many bon...
Alopecia in Cats 4 Aug 2013 | 08:43 am
Alopecia in cats is one of the most frustrating problems I have to deal with as a veterinarian because there are so many things that can cause it. To help narrow down the possible causes, I want to k...
Cold Symptoms in Kittens 29 Jul 2013 | 08:14 am
Colds in kittens are usually caused by a virus. Calicivirus and Feline Herpes Virus 1 are usually the culprits. The most common clinical signs are sneezing, runny eyes, loss of appetite and a ru...
Helping Blind Cats 23 Jul 2013 | 04:09 am
In my experience, blind cats learn how to ‘see’ with their other senses and live happy lives without much help from people. In fact, many people don’t even know their cat is blind until I tell them! ...
Coati Mundi at Iguazzu Falls 18 Jul 2013 | 08:17 am
Coati mundi are small omnivores that are cousins of the raccoon. I met this mother and son pair at a snack bar while hiking at Iquazzu Falls in Brazil. Unfortunately, these animals have become depen...
Criollo Horses in Argentina 13 Jul 2013 | 10:02 pm
On my recent trip to Argentina, I was introduced to the Criollo breed of horses. These horses originated from stock brought over by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers. The breed is now considered n...
You Make The Diagnosis: Lameness In A Dog 9 Jul 2013 | 08:35 am
The X-ray below was taken of a large breed dog who looked like a cross between a Rottweiler and a Labrador Retriever. The dog was a stray that had been hit by a car and then rescued by a good Samarit...
