Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:
Aimee C. Kidder, DVM, DACVIM
Cats have a different embryological development and anatomy of the pancreas from other species. In cats, unlike other species, the pancreatic duct is the main functional duct; the accessory pancreatic duct usually does not persist. In dogs the pancreatic duct is of minor importance and may be absent.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:
Rhonda L. Schulman, DVM, DACVIM
Gastrointestinal disorders include some of the most common reasons why cats are presented for veterinary care. Diseases both within and outside of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) affect the function of the GIT and can result in similar clinical signs.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:
Cynthia Stubbs, DVM, DACVIM
Cats who cannot breathe are the most fragile patients we treat each day. Cats tend to be more compromised on presentation as they hide their breathing issues better from their owners. It is important to balance diagnostic procedures with therapeutic intervention so that these cats can be quickly stabilized and effectively treated.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:
Rhonda L. Schulman, DVM, DACVIM
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most commonly encountered endocrine emergencies in small animal practice. DKA is typically seen in previously undiagnosed diabetics and less commonly occurs in patients that are on inadequate amounts of insulin.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:
Aimee C. Kidder, DVM, DACVIM, Dennis J. Chew, DVM, DACVIM
Less than 1% of the total body phosphorus is in the plasma with 1/3 of this as inorganic phosphate ions, most of which are unbound. Laboratory analysis of serum phosphorus measures all forms of H3PO4 (H3PO4, H2PO4, HPO4) referred to as inorganic phosphate. Serum phosphate levels are higher in serum than plasma due to the clotting process that releases phosphorus from cells and platelets.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:
Aimee C. Kidder, DVM, DACVIM
The nasal cavity is defined as part of the upper respiratory tract that extends from the nares to the choanae. The choanae is the caudal most part of the nasal cavity that communicates with the nasopharynx.
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Source: CVC IN SAN DIEGO PROCEEDINGS
November 1, 2010
By:
Cynthia Stubbs, DVM, DACVIM
The fat feline is a problem all practitioners face. Clients often believe that a fat cat is a healthy and happy cat. They are more likely to bring the cat in for an exam due to poor appetite rather than overeating and obesity concerns.
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