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WEBThrombocytopaenia (low platelet count; less than 200 × 109/L) is the most common acquired haemostatic disorder of dogs and cats2. Its prevalence is higher in dogs, with an apparent higher incidence in certain breeds, including cocker spaniels, poodles and old English sheepdogs3. The condition can occur for many reasons (Table1) and patients ...
WEBGenerally, the prognosis is good. MASTICATORY muscle myositis (MMM) is a common idiopathic inflammatory myopathy in the dog. It is characterised by a focal inflammation of the masticatory muscles digastricus, pterygoid, temporalis, and masseteric. The masticatory muscles are composed of a specific type of myofibres, namely type 2M myofibres.
WEBThere is no definitive diagnostic test readily available for tetanus and a diagnosis is often made on the basis of characteristic clinical signs. Management of tetanus is initially focused on identification and cleaning of any wounds, together with antibiotic administration. Metronidazole is the antibiotic of choice in both dogs and humans.
WEBImmune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases in dogs. It typically results in severe anaemia that develops acutely and is caused by the production of antibodies targeting red blood cells. These antibodies either cause activation of the complement cascade, resulting in intravascular lysis of red blood ...
WEBmaintaining body temperature. hypothermia reduces effectiveness of anticholinergic drugs. managing arrhythmias. bradycardia – use glycopyrrolate or atropine if HR less than 60 in large breed dogs and less than 80 in medium to small breed dogs. increasing vascular volume. IV bolus of fluid 5ml/kg to 10ml/kg crystalloids.
WEBOnce a diagnosis of hypothyroidism is made, synthetic sodium levothyroxine is the treatment of choice and the recommended initial dose is 0.02mg/kg twice a day. Measurement of total T4 and TSH is recommended for therapeutic monitoring because it provides better long-term assessment of the adequacy of treatment.
WEBintervertebral disc disease, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, MRI INTERVERTEBRAL disc disease (IVDD) is a common cause of pain and neurologic signs in dogs. Fortunately, the majority of dogs affected by IVDD can be treated successfully with either conservative therapy or surgery.
WEBAdapted from Koening (2009). Traditionally treatment of iatrogenic insulin-induced hypoglycaemia is limited itself to administration of dextrose or glucose transmucosally or intravenously in the hospital. The author uses 0.5ml/kg to 1ml/kg 50% dextrose diluted (to 10% or less solution) given slowly intravenously.
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