Veterian Key

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.

Polyphagia

Liver Failure • Liver biopsy is the most accurate way to diagnose and characterize the nature of liver failure. • Bile acids appear fairly sensitive and specific in the avian patient to…

Skin/Fur Changes

Vaginal Discharge