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Travel sickness in dogs and cats
For many pet owners, the holiday season is an occasion for anticipation - sun, beach, relaxation. But it is not uncommon for the beloved pet to come back with more than just beautiful memories. Traveling into the Mediterranean in particular mountains the risk of infectious diseases, the so -called travel sickness. These diseases primarily affect dogs, occasionally also cats, and are usually transmitted by parasites such as ticks, mosquitoes or sand flies.
Safe anesthesia in the dog
Anesthesia or sedation is sometimes inevitable - be it for surgery, dental renovation or even more complex examinations. It can be queasy, especially when you hear that the anesthesia carries risks. The good news: thanks to modern veterinary medicine and careful surveillance, many of these risks can be controlled very well today.
happy Easter
Easter is just around the corner - a time that not only reminds us of the beginning of spring, colorful eggs and rabbits, but also brings deeper values and thoughts. As a small veterinarian group, we experience every day how significant compassion, care and new life are - and that is exactly what makes Easter time very special for us.
Hepatic lipidosis in cats
Cats are mandatory carnivors and need a protein -rich diet with essential amino acids for their energy metabolism. A short phase of loss of appetite or hyporexia can lead to metabolic disorders.¹, ² With negative energy balance, lipase activity is stimulated in the peripheral adipose tissue in order to release fatty acids into the blood. These are absorbed by the liver, oxidized and either installed in VLDL (very-low-density-lipoproteins) or stored as a triglycerides intracellularly.¹ In anorectic cats, most triglycerides are stored due to the limited oxidative capacity and VLDL redistribution in Lebernervakuol.
Zoonoses in veterinary medicine
Whether dog, cat or exotic pet - in every veterinary practice there is a risk of getting in touch with pathogens that can also make people sick. These so -called zoonoses range from easy -to -treat skin mushroom diseases to life -threatening infections such as rabies. What many forget: Apparently healthy animals can also leave pathogens and endanger others - unnoticed and without clinical symptoms.
But there is good news: If we understand the paths through which zoonotic pathogens are transferred, we can take targeted protective measures - and significantly reduce the risk for ourselves, our team and pet owners.
Veterinary medicine vaccine myths
The vaccinations of pets are a crucial part of modern veterinary medicine. Nevertheless, there are numerous myths and misunderstandings around the topic that leads to animal owners are skeptical about vaccinations. These uncertainties mean that some animals do not receive the necessary protection, which can endanger their health. In this article we clarify the most common misinformation and show why vaccinations for pets are not only safe, but also necessary.
Alternative to CHOP protocol
Lymphomas are among the most common cancer in dogs. Standard therapy is the so-called CHOP protocol, a combination scheme of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristin and prednison. This treatment scheme is effective, but requires weekly visits over several months - a challenge for many animal owners.
A promising alternative could be a combination of Rabacfosadin and Doxorubicin. This therapy offers comparable treatment results, but requires less frequent visits to the clinic. In this article you will learn how this new therapy option works, what advantages and disadvantages it has and for which dogs it is suitable.
Surgical security checklists
Surgical interventions are commonplace in veterinary medicine, but they always raise a certain risk of complications and mistakes. In order to minimize these risks, surgical security checklists (Surgical Safety Checklists, SSCs or German: SCSS) have proven to be valuable tools. They offer a structured process that enables surgical teams to consistently carry out safety -related measures. These checklists are already widespread in human medicine and have been shown to reduce the complication rate and mortality. This article illuminates the importance of CSCs in veterinary medicine, presents current research results and gives practical tips for implementation.
Infections of the lower urinary tract
Bacterial urinary tract infections are often diagnosed in dogs and cats. Although bacterial cystitis in dogs can occur in both sexes and in all age groups, it is observed older than 10 years, especially in castrated females and animals. The antimicrobial means used for treatment have not changed significantly, but concern about increasing antibiotic resistance increases. Careful and responsible handling of antimicrobial drugs is therefore essential. There are new recommendations for which types of bacteriuria should be treated, which antibiotics should be considered as first -line therapy and how long the treatment should take place.¹
Online pharmacy for animals
The increasing use of online pharmacies for veterinary medicinal products in the USA shows both challenges and opportunities for veterinary practices. Price and comfort advantages drive the demand for online orders, while veterinary practices experience loss of income and administrative stress.
In European and German law, mail order business with veterinary medicines is regulated more strictly. Therefore, the question arises as to what effects a comparable development in Germany would have and which regulatory differences exist.
Clinical examination
In modern veterinary medicine, increasingly highly developed technologies and devices are used for diagnoses. Nevertheless, the clinical examination remains an indispensable method. Many diseases can only be diagnosed with further tests, but seeing, feeling, hearing and hearing are essential skills that veterinarians keep at the top of veterinary medicine. Here are five diseases that can be recognized by a careful physical examination:
Hypotension during anesthesia
Stable cardiovascular function is crucial to ensure adequate oxygen supply to the tissues. During anesthesia, measuring blood pressure is an important method to indirectly assess blood flow to the organs. Low blood pressure (hypotension) can have serious consequences, which is why regular monitoring and treatment is essential.
Leg amputation in dogs
Canine hindlimb amputations are palliative salvage procedures used for end-stage diseases, including complex fractures or chronic complications following previous osteosynthesis, appendicular neoplasms, extensive trauma, chronic non-healing wounds, or appendicular neuropathies (e.g., brachial plexus avulsion ). Some amputations are unavoidable due to the financial constraints of pet owners. However, surgeons should always exhaust all other treatment options before performing an amputation. At the same time, it is important to provide pet owners with comprehensive information about the risks, complications and prognosis for each clinical case.
Potential dangers from contaminated chewing bones for dogs
In recent months, veterinarians across Germany have observed an increase in neurological diseases in dogs. Many of these cases have symptoms that suggest possible poisoning. One of the prime suspects in these cases are chewing bones, which are widely used as treats and for dental care in dogs. This article examines the risks posed by contaminated chewing bones and provides recommendations on how dog owners can ensure the safety of their pets.
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