Diagnosis and Treatment of ‘Down Dogs’ (Original Airdate May 17, 2019)
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
5d ago
If your dog is suddenly unable to rise, or can’t move its legs, that’s a scary situation for any pet owner. However, the causes for these signs can vary greatly, ranging from trauma – such as being hit by a car – to affliction with tick-borne or other diseases, to name just a few. Getting to the root of the cause of your pet’s problem may require assistance from a veterinary neurology specialist. Dr. Gabriel Garcia, a board-certified veterinary neurologist, will describe how veterinarians work toward a diagnosis in these situations, and why pet owners faced with this problem should not panic b ..read more
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Preparing to care for sick calves
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
1w ago
Depending on where you live, it’s calving season or soon will be. So, now’s the time to plan for common health problems. Recently weaned calves are particularly at risk for respiratory disease. Your first step should be to look for telltale signs like coughing, difficulty breathing and a reduced appetite. Your veterinarian can get a better sense by using a stethoscope to listen to the calf’s breathing, taking its temperature or running other tests. An established veterinary-client-patient relationship may allow some caretakers to administer certain treatments without an exam first. Supportive ..read more
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Radiation Oncology: A Powerful Tool for Cancer Treatment in Pets
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by Kimberley Smith
1w ago
Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer in pets. In addition to surgery and medical therapy, or chemotherapy, radiation oncology is a veterinary specialty that entails the use of controlled radiation to treat certain types of cancer. On this show, Dr. Marilia Takada, a clinical assistant professor and veterinary radiation oncology specialist, will discuss what radiation therapy is, how it works and types of cancer it’s used most frequently to treat. She’ll also discuss why radiation therapy is often used in conjunction with o ..read more
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Smoke exposure increases health risk to our pets
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
1w ago
Exposure to smoke is bad for us all, our pets included. Reports from a recent study show that it might even increase the risk of cancer in some dogs. Researchers looked at Scottish terriers, because they already have a higher risk of developing bladder cancer than other breeds. The study followed 120 Scotties for three years, examining their lifestyles, analyzing urine samples and speaking with their owners. The researchers found that Scotties exposed to smoke had a six times higher chance of developing bladder cancer, well above the breed’s typical risk. Metabolites from smoke were found in t ..read more
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Scratches in horses may not mean what you think it does
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
2w ago
When you hear the term “scratches” in an equine context, it doesn’t refer to a superficial wound. Instead, it means a skin infection involving a horse’s lower leg. Sometimes it goes by “greasy heel,” “mud fever” or other colorful term. Scratches is often seen in wet or muddy environments. Horses with long feathered coats, like draft breeds, are most at risk because their hair traps moisture, which can foster bacterial and fungal infections. But scratches can affect any horse. Typical signs include scabs and a greasy discharge that progresses to inflammation, itchiness and pain. In severe cases ..read more
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Covering your pets’ care, even after you’re gone
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
2w ago
Even though many of us consider our pets family, most of us haven’t created a plan for their care if something happens to us. That means they could end up in shelters once we’re gone. But there are steps you can take now to ensure that doesn’t happen. First, identify a guardian willing to care for your pet. You’ll need to consider costs, including food, preventative medicine and vet visits. Your best bet might be to create a legally binding document that states your specific wishes. That could mean establishing a pet trust, which can be costly. Or you might put your wishes in writing and have ..read more
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Equine lymphangitis is nothing to sit on
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
2w ago
It’s common for horses to have two or more swollen legs after times of decreased exercise. This so-called “stocking up” usually resolves with exercise, which helps move fluid through the lymphatic system. A far more serious condition is lymphangitis [lymph-an-JĪ-tus], which involves acute, painful swelling, generally of a hindlimb. Affected horses often develop severe lameness and a fever. They may breathe rapidly, eat less and seem depressed. The cause of lymphangitis isn’t well understood, but it likely involves bacterial entry through skin damage. The lymphatic system, including lymph nodes ..read more
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Managing Sepsis, a True Emergency, in Small Animals
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by Kimberley Smith
2w ago
The condition known as sepsis, along with septic shock, is a major cause of death in people and in animals and a medical emergency when it occurs. Initially caused by an existing infection that progresses to a widespread dysregulated inflammation, sepsis can originate from any infection from the gastrointestinal, respiratory, reproductive or urinary tract, for example. On this show, Dr. Ronald Gonçalves, a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and clinical care, will describe how veterinarians manage this critical condition when it occurs in their patients, and why prompt diagnosi ..read more
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Why collars are for all pets — indoors or out
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
2w ago
You might think a collar is unnecessary if your pet is always indoors. But here’s why most veterinarians disagree. First, indoor pets can escape. Some pet parents get hung up on the possibility that their pets might possibly could get hung up on their collars. But in most cases, the pros outweigh the cons. And microchips don’t take the place of collars. Microchips must be read at a veterinary clinic, but anyone can read a collar ID right then and there. Finally, animals with collars are perceived as being members of a family and are more likely to be approached than their collarless brethren ..read more
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Cat scratching and crusties could be miliary dermatitis
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by Kimberley Smith, UF Health
2w ago
If your cat has small, crusty bumps on her head, trunk or tail base, she may be suffering from miliary [pronounced like “military” but without the “t”] dermatitis. Other signs can include scratching, inflammation, hair loss or thinning — even behavior changes due to discomfort. Miliary dermatitis is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term for the skin’s reaction to any allergy. The question is, allergy to what? Some cats are allergic to fleas or other parasites. Others have allergies to certain foods. And some of our feline friends suffer from atopic dermatitis — that involves allergi ..read more
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