For Referring Veterinarians

At MedVet, we treat dogs and cats for ingestion of kidney toxins on at least a weekly, sometimes even daily, basis. In this article we will review common toxins causing acute kidney injury in dogs and cats, how we prevent and treat the renal effects, and how we monitor for acute kidney injury. NSAID Toxicity in Dogs and Cats Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce inflammation and pain via the inhibition of COX enzymes, preventing the conversion…

We would like to share two important tips for taking radiographs in your practice. These tips include the benefit of three-view and left lateral thoracic and abdominal radiographs. TIP 1: 3-VIEW THORACIC AND ABDOMINAL X-RAYS IN DOGS AND CATS OVER 2-VIEW STUDIES Obtaining two-view radiographs in dogs and cats has long been common practice, most frequently acquiring right lateral and ventrodorsal (VD) projections. The more contemporary standard of care is three-view thoracic and abdominal radiographic studies…

Measuring blood lactate levels in dogs with Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV) can guide you on your resuscitation efforts and help you better understand the prognosis as you communicate with dog owners. Below are tips on measuring blood lactates that may help you in your practice. What is a Blood Lactate Actually Measuring? Lactic acid is a weak acid and dissociates into lactate (-) and H+. Normally glucose is converted into pyruvate via glycolysis in the…