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Raw bread dough is poisonous to dogs. Yeast-based bread rises or expands because of the reaction between yeast and flour, which causes the release of carbon dioxide. If a dog ingests unbaked bread dough, it will continue to rise in their stomach and can cause problems. Signs, treatment, and prognosis are discussed.
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Bromethalin is a common rodenticide. Cats are commonly poisoned when they find loose bait placed for rodent control. Clinical signs can develop as soon as a few hours after exposure and as long as seven days after exposure. There is no antidote for bromethalin, so early decontamination is extremely important.
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Bromethalin is a common rodenticide. Dogs are commonly poisoned when they find loose bait placed for rodent control. Clinical signs can develop as soon as a few hours after exposure and as long as seven days after exposure. There is no antidote for bromethalin, so early decontamination is extremely important.
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A burn is a type of skin injury, commonly caused by heat, fire, or chemicals. Burns are classified based on how many layers of skin are affected; this classification scheme can help predict prognosis. Treatment of burns varies, depending on the severity of the burn and how much of the body is affected. Superficial burns may heal without treatment, while more severe burns may require hospitalization and possible skin grafts.
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A burn is a type of skin injury, commonly caused by heat, fire, or chemicals. Burns are classified based on how many layers of skin are affected; this classification scheme can help predict prognosis. Treatment of burns varies, depending on the severity of the burn and how much of the body is affected. Superficial burns may heal without treatment, while more severe burns may require hospitalization and possible skin grafts.
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One of the more common uroliths in the dog is composed of calcium oxalate crystals. Current research indicates that acidic urine high in calcium, citrates, or oxalates predisposes a pet to developing calcium oxalate urinary crystals and stones. The most common signs that a dog has bladder stones are increased frequency of urination, painful urination, and blood in the urine. Male dogs are more commonly affected and may be at risk of a life-threatening urinary obstruction. Treatment options and prognosis are discussed.
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Candida is a type of yeast that may cause problems in the digestive tract of birds. In young birds, immunocompromised birds, or birds that have been on antibiotics for an extended period, candida may overgrow in the digestive tract and cause infection (candidiasis). It is a common cause of sour crop (ingluvitis).
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Cats and dogs can become intoxicated by cannabis in various ways, most commonly by eating things that include cannabis (e.g., baked goods, candies, chocolate bars and chips) or by ingesting cannabis directly in any form (second-hand smoke). A small amount of cannabis is all it takes to cause toxicity in cats and dogs.
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Sometimes, the location of your cat's wound or the amount of skin lost can prevent surgical closure or bandaging. This handout describes general guidelines for proper care of your cat's open wound at home; your veterinarian can provide you with specific instructions.
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Sometimes, the location of your dog’s wound or the amount of skin lost can prevent surgical closure or bandaging. This handout describes general guidelines for proper care of your dog's open wound at home; your veterinarian can provide you with specific instructions.