Articles by Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

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Articles

Rewarming a stray kitten
February 1, 2012
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

A case example of treating hypothermia.

Cold critters: Understanding hypothermia
February 1, 2012
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

Discover the mechanics of hypothermia and the many potential complications associated with it.

Cold critters: Assessing, preventing, and treating hypothermia
February 1, 2012
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

You've likely seen many solutions for rewarming hypothermia patients, but which method is best in which situation?

Owners and Pets Exercising Together study
April 1, 2011
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine) , Cindy C. Wilson, PhD , Mark B. Stephens, MD, MS , Jeffrey Goodie, PhD, ABPP , F. Ellen Netting, PhD , Cara Olsen, PhD

In this study, dog owners presenting to a veterinary referral center are invited to participate.

Treating excess weight with a multimodality approach
April 1, 2011
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine) , Cindy C. Wilson, PhD , Mark B. Stephens, MD, MS , Jeffrey Goodie, PhD, ABPP , F. Ellen Netting, PhD , Cara Olsen, PhD

Pairing interventions that benefit both the pet's and owners' health may be a valuable role for veterinarians.

Exploring the causes and consequences of canine obesity
April 1, 2011
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine) , Cindy C. Wilson, PhD , Mark B. Stephens, MD, MS , Jeffrey Goodie, PhD, ABPP , F. Ellen Netting, PhD , Cara Olsen, PhD

Excess weight is the most common medical condition in companion animals and has a number of health and wellness implications for both pets and their owners.

Just Ask the Expert: What's causing this dog's sudden blindness and polyphagia?
March 1, 2011
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

Dr. Christopher Byers helps diagnose this dog's condition.

Just Ask the Expert: A protocol for treating IMHA
March 1, 2011
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

Dr. Christopher Byers gives his thoughts on treating this form of anemia.

Is human IgG a viable treatment for IMHA?
October 1, 2010
By: Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy has been used in a variety of autoimmune disorders in people for more than two decades. Comparatively, the use of IVIg in veterinary species is rare.