Evaluation of physical and clinical variables as prognostic indicator in a horse with intestinal volvulus CASE REPORT Authors : *Gitari Anderson and Vijay S Varma The Andys Veterinary Hospital ABSTRACT This report presents a case of intestinal volvulus in a 3 year old thoroughbred horse. The horse was diagnosed clinically with severe acute abdominal pain, distended small intestine, right dorsal displacement of the large colon and suspected large colon im erythrocytes count, heamoglobin concentration, hematocrit […]
Hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing’s disease in Dogs.
Hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing’s disease in Dogs. This disease, also known as Cushing syndrome, is the most common endocrine disease in dogs and it is due to excess cortisol in the body. This excess cortisol can be derived from dogs own body or it can be as a result of treatment from corticosteroid medications. Dogs with excess production of cortisol, 85% of them have pituitary gland tumors and the 15% have adrenal gland tumors. In addition, […]
Pica in Dogs
Pica in Dogs Stones from an xray in a puppy at The Andys Veterinary Hospital Dogs especially puppies love to chew lots of inedible things like shoes, rocks, just to mention a few, can bring deleterious health complications that might need urgent medical attention. This condition where dogs eat inedible items is called pica. It is common with puppies and to some extent, some breeds like the Labrador and dachshunds. Labrador are genetically inclined to […]
Recommended guidelines for vaccinations in Dogs and Cats.
Recommended guidelines for vaccinations in Dogs and Cats. One of the frequently asked question at our veterinary hospital is the one related to vaccinations. Many pet owners know that their pet’s need vaccinations, deworming and parasite control, however, the time of administering these preventative exercises becomes a bit hazy and they depend upon professional health care givers to provide correct guidelines. It is important to note that kittens and puppies can be infected with worms […]
Bladder stones in dogs and cats
Bladder stones in dogs and cats These are stones which vary in size from being microscopic sandy particles to large visible stones lodged somewhere along the urinary system in dogs and cats. These stones are formed as a result of minerals in urine that are clumped up together to form stones, also known as urinary calculi or bladder stones. The common cause for formation of these stones is contributed by the pH of the urine, […]