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  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as shock lung, is a life-threatening complication of critical illness in cats, such as systemic infection or disease, severe trauma, or near-drowning. Treatment involves targeting the underlying cause while also supporting the cat's compromised lung function with the use of an oxygen cage, an oxygen line direct to the cat's nasal passages, or in severe cases, a mechanical ventilator. Unfortunately, the prognosis for this condition is poor.

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as shock lung, is a life-threatening complication of critical illness in dogs, such as systemic infection or disease, severe trauma, or near-drowning. Treatment involves targeting the underlying cause while also supporting the dog's compromised lung function with the use of an oxygen cage, an oxygen line direct to the dog's nasal passages, or in severe cases, a mechanical ventilator. Unfortunately, the prognosis for this condition is poor.

  • Addison’s disease is caused by the decreased release of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. Most commonly caused by immune-mediated destruction, Addison’s disease can also be caused by trauma, infection, neoplasia or hyperadrenocorticism treatment. Clinical signs are non-specific and often come and go. The most definitive diagnostic test for Addison’s disease is the ACTH stimulation test.

  • Addison’s disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough glucocorticoids (steroids) and is considered rare in cats. When normal adrenal gland tissue is destroyed, cats often have a history of waxing and waning periods of lethargy, decreased appetite, and weight loss.

  • Lipomas are common, usually harmless, tumors of fat that usually show up as a lump under the skin in middle-aged to older animals. Some pets will develop these tumors in their armpit region, between their legs, or around the neck, which can cause discomfort and/or lameness. You may see your pet exhibit an irregular gait, and/or reluctance to stand, walk upstairs, or go for their normal walks. This handout reviews the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of lipomas.

  • Giving Pills to Dogs

    Muchos medicamentos autorizados para perros en forma de comprimidos, se han formulado teniendo en cuenta la palatabilidad. Sin embargo, si el animal es desconfiado es poco probable que los tome voluntariamente por muy bien que sepan.

  • Applying Ear Drops to Cats

    Las gotas tópicas en el oído son con frecuencia necesarias para el tratamiento de enfermedades inflamatorias o infecciosas del oído. Algunos gatos tolerarán muy bien la administración de líquidos y ungüentos en sus oídos, mientras que otros pueden mostrarse reticentes o agresivos.

  • Giving Liquid Medication to Dogs

    Hoy en día los fabricantes de medicamentos autorizados para perros hacen grandes esfuerzos para asegurarse de que los medicamentos no sólo sean eficaces sino, además, palatables.

  • Applying Eye Drops to Dogs

    Aunque su veterinario le habrá informado sobre la frecuencia y dosis de aplicación del fármaco prescrito, estas notas le pueden resultar útiles.

  • Applying Eye Drops to Cats

    Administrar las gotas oculares de forma correcta es muy importante en la recuperación de infecciones o lesiones en los ojos de su gato. Asegúrese de leer cuidadosamente la etiqueta y entender las intrucciones de la prescripción médica. Si surge cualquier duda, comuníquese con su veterinario.