VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTaking a closer look at atypical Addison'sOctober 27, 2022The possibility of AHOC should be considered for every nonspecific GI case, particularly if the initial bloodwork is relatively unexciting or suggests a protein-losing enteropathy (low albumin and cholesterol) or GI bleeding. I screen every “chronic enteropathy” case for AHOC before pursing endoscopy or other more invasive or expensive testing.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveCould this be lepto? Part 2May 26, 2022For dogs without respiratory issues, a leptospirosis prognosis is good (if treated promptly and appropriately), with reported survival rates of 80 percent. A patient that presents with oliguria or anuria should be given a more guarded prognosis.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePees and qs -- good to the last dropMarch 24, 2022Urine samples should, whenever possible, be collected prior to any therapeutic intervention. However, sample collection, handling, and processing can all impact findings, and a consistent approach is essential. In addition, practitioners need to be aware of the indications for additional urine-based tests, along with their requirements and limitations.