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Responsible antibiotic use

Responsible antibiotic use

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Antibiotics are undoubtedly one of the most important achievements of modern medicine - also in veterinary medicine. They enable the successful treatment of bacterial infections that were often life -threatening. But as in human medicine, it can also be seen here: A too frequent or uncritical use of antibiotics can have far -reaching negative consequences - both for the individual animal and for animal population as a whole. Side effects such as gastrointestinal complaints are only part of the problem. The increasing formation of resistant germs is much more serious, against which at some point there is hardly any antibiotic. That is why it is more important than ever to decide antibiotic agencies consciously and with a sense of proportion.

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Grass contact dermatitis

Grass contact dermatitis

Skin diseases , dogs , dog diseases / By

Grass contact dermatitis in the dog is a rarely recognized but increasingly documented skin disease. This is an allergic reaction (type IV hypertensivity) that arises when certain plant substances-so-called hapta bearers-come into contact with the skin. This reaction occurs particularly often after contact with grasses, which can be a problem, especially for dogs who spend a lot of time outdoors.

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Risks of general anesthesia and sedation

Risks of general anesthesia and sedation

Surgery , General / von

Whether castration, dental treatment or emergency surgery-every measure under general anesthesia or sedation brings with it a certain risk. While the death -related complications in human medicine are around 0.003 %, the picture in dogs looks significantly different. A large -scale British study with over 157,000 dogs has now illuminated current figures and risk factors - with revealing results for small animal practice.

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Zoonoses in veterinary medicine

Zoonoses in veterinary medicine

General , veterinarian veterinarian

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.

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Veterinary medicine vaccine myths

Veterinary medicine vaccine myths

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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.

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TOP 5 errors in blood sampling

TOP 5 errors in blood sampling

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Errors in veterinary laboratories - both in clinical and commercial facilities - can be divided into three categories:

Pre -analytical errors: These occur before the actual analysis and are associated with errors in sampling and handling. They are the most common source of error in human and veterinary laboratories.

Analytical errors: These arise during the laboratory examination and affect factors such as the accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of the devices or methods used.

Post -analytical errors: These errors occur after the analysis and are often due to incorrect documentation or misinterpretation of the results.

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Elevation

Elevation

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The Alanin aminotransferase (Alt) is an enzyme that occurs mainly in the liver cells (hepatocytes) of dogs. An increased old value can indicate liver damage, but other factors can also lead to an increase. This article, among other things, illuminates current research results on old increases in healthy dogs and gives practical recommendations.

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Chop protocol

Alternative to CHOP protocol

Oncology , dogs , dog disease / from

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.

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Infections of the lower urinary tract

Infections of the lower urinary tract

Cat Friendly Clinic , dog diseases , cat diseases / from

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

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Acute thoracolumbal intervertebral disc extrusion

Acute thoracolumbal intervertebral disc extrusion

Neurology , Surgery , Dogs , Dog Diseases / By

The spine of a dog consists of many individual vertebrae, which are separated by intervertebral discs. These intervertebral discs act like shock absorbers and enable mobility. With a thoracolumbal intervertebral disc extrusion, the inner, gel -like material of a intervertebral disc leaves through the outer shell and presses onto the spinal cord. This can lead to pain, paralysis and in severe cases to loss of walking ability.

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