Universal Blood Test
As much as we would like to have a test that could be run on a single drop of blood,…
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Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Diseases And Treatments
In the August, 2012, edition of Today’s Veterinary Practice Dr. Claire R. Sharp, BSc, BVMS (Hons), MS, CMAVA, Diplomate ACVECC,…
Proteins on the Chemistry Profile
In performing a Chemistry Profile, a group of results relates to the proteins in the bloodstream. First is “total protein.”…
Prevent Holiday Gastrointestinal Illness In Dogs And Cats
Thanksgiving Day is rapidly approaching. Thursday night, Friday and through the holiday weekend veterinarians will be treating cases of acute…
Preparing Your Pet For Laboratory Tests
Preparing your pet for laboratory testing varies according to the type of test being performed. The two most-commonly performed tests,…
Seizures In Dogs And Cats
One of the most terrifying maladies a pet owner can face with his four-legged friend is a seizure. Even the…
Heartworms Are Treatable Even In Old Dogs
A diagnosis of heartworms is not a death sentence, even in a somewhat older dog. Precious “Sweetie” came to see…
Debridement Of Canine And Feline Corneal Ulcers
This is Sara. Well, more specifically, this is Sara’s right eye. Sara’s first visit with this eye problem was about…
Neither Age Nor Kidney Failure A Factor In Anesthesia
“Dr. Randolph, is she just too old to have surgery?” Thirty years ago this client’s statement would have applied to…
At The Laboratory With My Pet’s Doctor, Chemistry Profile I
In the last edition of “At The Laboratory With My Pet’s Doctor”, we studied the details of the Complete Blood Count.…
