Veterinary medicine

Zoonoses in veterinary medicine

Zoonoses in veterinary medicine

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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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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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Surgical security checklists

Surgical security checklists

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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.

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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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Enterococcal bacteriuria in cats

Enterococcal bacteriuria in cats

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What is an enterococcal bacteriuria in cats? If an enterococcal bacteriuria has been found in your cat, this means that certain bacteria of the genus Enterococcus are in the urine. But what exactly does that mean - and does that have to be treated? What are enterococci? Enterococci are bacteria that naturally occur in the gastrointestinal tract of animals and humans. In most

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Clinical examination

Clinical examination

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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:

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Electrocardiogram (EKG) and anesthesia protocols

Electrocardiogram and anesthesia protocols

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Anesthesia plays a central role in veterinary care and is routinely used in both diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The selection of the anesthesia protocol is crucial for the security and well -being of the patient. The electrocardiogram (EKG) has established itself as a valuable instrument for assessing the heart function and can help to identify potential risks at an early stage. This article illuminates what role the EKG plays in the pre -anesthetic examination, what knowledge provides current studies and how this findings can be implemented in practice.

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Triggering vomiting in cats

Triggering vomiting in cats

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When cats curiously explore their surroundings, they can swallow foreign objects such as hair ties, rubber bands or other small objects. Such objects can cause health problems, especially if they remain in the stomach or travel into the intestines. One way to safely remove such foreign bodies is to specifically induce vomiting. But before using this method, a thorough diagnosis is necessary to ensure the safety and chances of success for the cat.

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shortened elimination diet in dogs

Shortened elimination diet in dogs

Nutrition , skin diseases , dogs , dog diseases / from

The elimination diet is an important part of the diagnosis of feed -induced atopic dermatitis (FIAD) in dogs. Traditionally, such a diet attempt takes eight weeks, which is a challenge for many animal owners. A shorter alternative could make the process easier without affecting the accuracy. A recent study shows that the use of prednisolone or Oclacitinib at the beginning of the diet can be shortened.

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