Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is one of the most important acquired bleeding disorders seen in small-animal medicine. Dogs are affected far more commonly than cats, and patients often present with dramatic clinical signs—petechiae, bruising, nosebleeds, gastrointestinal bleeding, or lethargy due to anemia from blood loss. Fortunately, ITP is highly treatable, and…
What Are Ocular Seizures in Dogs and Cats? Ocular seizures, sometimes referred to as focal ocular seizures, epileptic nystagmus, or eye-movement seizures, are a type of focal seizure activity originating in brain regions responsible for conjugate eye movements. Unlike generalized seizures, these events may involve only the eyes, making them…
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are common supraventricular tachyarrhythmias in dogs. Both conditions impair atrial function and can reduce cardiac output. Early identification and decisive treatment can improve patient comfort and clinical outcomes. Pathophysiology Atrial fibrillation develops when the atria generate rapid, disorganized electrical impulses that bombard the atrioventricular (AV)…
Ureteral obstruction is an increasingly recognized cause of acute and chronic azotemia in cats. Many affected cats present in critical condition, especially when contralateral renal function is compromised. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are central to renal preservation and improved outcomes. This post summarizes key points from current clinical literature,…
I recently reviewed the new feline diabetes mellitus article published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, available at:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/1098612X251399103 It offers a clear, updated approach to understanding and managing feline diabetes. I wanted to share the article and highlight some of the most important, practical, and clinically relevant points…
Wound care is a routine part of small animal practice. Search engines show strong interest in topics like dog wound healing stages, cat wound care at home, bandage types, and Manuka honey for wounds. This post reviews the phases of wound healing, the types of dressings and bandages available, the…
🩺 Overview Fluid therapy is one of the most frequently performed (and potentially most powerful) treatments in veterinary medicine. Yet even this seemingly routine intervention carries risk when applied without careful monitoring or individualization. A recent review by Dr. Kris Gommeren (The Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice,…
Why This Condition Is Frequently Missed Chronic diarrhea remains a diagnostic challenge in veterinary practice. Many cases receive extensive work-ups (e.g., diet trials, antimicrobials, probiotics, even biopsies) but continue to persist. One reason for this is that the condition termed bile acid diarrhea (BAD) (or bile acid malabsorption) is still…
Proteinuria, the presence of protein in the urine, is a finding of growing importance in small‐animal practice. For both dogs and cats, persistent proteinuria can be a red flag for underlying renal disease or systemic disorders and may adversely impact prognosis. In this blog post we’ll explore what proteinuria is,…
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a devastating cause of acute respiratory failure in veterinary patients. It occurs when a severe lung or systemic insult triggers widespread inflammation, leading to non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema, impaired oxygen exchange, and reduced lung compliance. In 2025, the ARDSVet Consensus Definitions (Balakrishnan et al., J…