Category Internal Medicine

Canine Cognitive Disorder

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Dogs are increasingly being diagnosed with Canine Cognitive Disorder, also called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD or CD). Dogs are living longer than ever before, thanks to the elevated status of these pets in family structure, improved knowledge of medical care…

Antibiotic Resistance

Drug resistance. You hear about it on the television news. You read about it in the newspaper. How does it happen? Drug-resistant bacteria are produced by many, many factors. People, and our misbehavior, are the cause of most resistance. One…

Methemoglobin In Dogs And Cats

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Methemoglobinemia and methemoglobinuria. If your pet demonstrates either or both of these conditions, pray for the best and prepare for the worst. Methemoglobin is not a disease (unless it occurs congenitally), but a result of a toxin exposure. Often, this…

Cat Scratch Fever

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Cat Scratch Fever. While it may be a catchy song title, the “real thing” is incredibly scary.  Ted Nugent will want to stick to singing the song, and leave the disease alone. Cat Scratch Fever is also known as Cat…

Feline Nighttime Vocalization

Feline Nighttime Vocalization(FNV) is an infrequently-occurring but serious disorder. The resulting sleep loss is not only a problem for your kitty, but sleep loss in humans is known to be linked to many health disorders, some of which can lead…

False Positive, False Negative

Run a test. Get a result. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it. However, the wicket gets sticky when you realize that every test we run requires interpretation. Few are simply “yes” or “no,” “black” or “white.” When results are dramatically different…