Internal Medicine
Copper Hepatopathy in Dogs
CAH is caused by the pathologic accumulation of copper in the liver. The only way to accurately diagnose CAH is by histologic analysis of a liver biopsy sample paired with quantitative assessment of hepatic copper concentrations.Internal Medicine
Evaluation and Management of the Hypochloremic Patient
Hypochloremia could be drug-induced, a result of chloride loss, or acid–base related.Internal Medicine
Clinical Application of Renal Biomarkers
While new biomarkers may help in the detection of kidney disease, it is unlikely that a single biomarker will be able to provide a global picture of kidney function or injury in an individual animal.Internal Medicine
Evaluation and Management of the Hyperchloremic Patient
Causes of hyperchloremia vary and include acid–base related, drug related, and renal failure.Internal Medicine
Evaluation and Management of the Hypokalemic Patient
Patients with severe hypokalemia suffer from generalized muscle weakness; in cats, cervical ventroflexion may be noted.Internal Medicine
Evaluation and Management of the Hyperkalemic Patient
Resuscitative and/or replacement fluids should be provided to any patient with hyperkalemia and a fluid deficit.Internal Medicine
Evaluation and Management of the Hyponatremic Patient
Hyponatremia is is defined as an excess of water in relation to serum sodium concentrations in the body. A thorough history is important in assessing hyponatremic patients as the details could impact the preferred treatment option.Internal Medicine
Evaluation and Management of the Hypernatremic Patient
Hypernatremia reflects the loss of water in excess of sodium or the addition of sodium in excess of water.
Internal Medicine
Canine Sporotrichosis
Sporotrichosis is an uncommon disease in dogs that can evade diagnosis and can mimic other conditions.