Extracorporeal therapies are medical treatments in which blood or other bodily fluids are removed from the body, treated externally, and then returned. These therapies are often used to eliminate waste products or toxins. Hemodialysis Hemodialysis is primarily used to remove waste products, excess fluids, and electrolytes from the blood when a patient’s kidneys are not […]
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a complex and serious viral disease affecting cats. It is caused by a mutation of the feline coronavirus (FCoV). FIP remains a diagnostic challenge for veterinarians due to its complex pathogenesis, variable clinical presentation, and the difficulty in establishing a definitive diagnosis. In this Vet Info, we review the recently […]
The use of antibiotics in dogs with acute diarrhea is a widely discussed topic in veterinary practice. Most cases of diarrhea are self-limiting and resolve with supportive care. Unnecessary antimicrobial use contributes to antimicrobial resistance and can significantly disrupt the intestinal microbiome. The European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT), in collaboration with […]
(Chronic) constipation is a common problem in (older) cats. In some cases, the underlying cause is easy to identify and resolve, making treatment relatively straightforward. In other cases, however, management becomes much more challenging—either because the underlying cause cannot be eliminated, and/or because there is advanced dysfunction of the colon. In a previous Vet Info, […]
(Chronic) constipation is a common problem in (older) cats. In some cases, the underlying cause is easy to identify and resolve, making treatment relatively straightforward. In other cases, however, treatment is more challenging because the cause cannot be fully addressed and/or there is advanced dysfunction of the colon. In this Vet Info, we will cover […]
