Veterian Key

Diarrhea • Diarrhea is an excess amount of water in the feces. Often the patient is dehydrated. Check cloacal area for staining, which often indicates a chronic problem. • Examine appearance and…

Mycobacteriosis Basic Information  Definition A systemic infection by acid-fast organisms of the genus Mycobacterium. Synonyms • Mycobacterial infection • Amphibian tuberculosis (This name is a misnomer in that “tubercle” is a description…

Cryptosporidiosis Basic Information  Definition and Infectious Agent • Cryptosporidium species are apicomplexan protozoan parasites. Members of this genus have been isolated from more than 150 mammalian species, as well as a…

Diarrhea

Echocardiography Synonym Cardiac ultrasound Overview and Goals • Echocardiography gives valuable information about cardiac anatomy and function, the presence of abnormal communications between cardiac chambers or vessels, and cardiac blood flow….

Bleeding Disorder NSAIDs, Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.

CANV/Fungal Disease Basic Information  Definition Infection of the skin or systemic infection with a fungus called the Chrysosporium anamorph of Nannizziopsis vriesii (CANV) Synonym Yellow fungus disease (YFD) Epidemiology Species,…

Bile Acids Definition The bile acids are a collection of detergent-like compounds (predominantly cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid in mammals). The primary bile acids are synthesized from cholesterol in the…

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Lameness • Always observe for movements of legs and pain sensation, swelling, or skin lesions, etc. • Lack of movement or response to pain indicates a neurologic problem.