Hypoglycemia: Gimme some sugar!Glucose is an important nutrient required for basic cellular metabolism and is the obligatory source of energy for the brain. Many problems can arise when glucose is not regulated appropriately. Read More
Erythrocyte morphology: Getting the most from your blood smearMicroscopic examination of a blood smear is an essential part of the hemogram as it can provide vital diagnostic information that is not provided by automated hematology analyzers. Read More
Cobalamin deficiencyCobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency occurs commonly in both dogs and cats with chronic gastrointestinal disease. Read More
Diagnosis of canine and feline pancreatitis – Enough with lipases alreadyPancreatitis remains challenging to diagnose, especially since many patients do not present with classical clinical signs or may even be subclinical. Read More
Update on leptospirosisLeptospirosis is a bacterial zoonotic disease most commonly transmitted by infected urine contact with mucous membranes or abraded skin. Read More
It’s getting harder and harder to breathe: How I treat pneumoniaBacterial pneumonia is fairly common in vet med. This post provides an in-depth discussion of diagnosis and treatment. Read More
Synthetic colloids: A friend or foe?Synthetic colloids are a combination of water, electrolytes and large molecular weight molecules that contribute to the oncotic force (colloid osmotic pressure, COP) of the intravascular space. This post covers the pros and cons of their use. Read More
The incidentally discovered adrenal massWith improved imaging techniques, the number of adrenal masses detected in animals with problems unrelated to adrenal function is common. Read More
