General Emergency Support
General Emergency Support Client Education Sheet Available on Website Synonym Critical care Overview and Goal Emergency supportive care as used in mammals can be initiated while a history is being…
Protein, Total
Protein, Total Definition • Total serum protein levels measure the total amount of protein in serum (serum is the fluid portion of blood, without fibrinogen). Total plasma protein levels measure the…
Corneal Lipidosis or Xanthomatosis
Corneal Lipidosis or Xanthomatosis Basic Information Definition Amphibian corneal lipidosis refers to a specific sign of a lipid storage disorder—the accumulation of cholesterol deposits in the corneal tissues—but it is…
Creatine Kinase
Creatine Kinase Definition Creatine kinase (CK) exists as three isozymes in skeletal muscle, in cardiac muscle, and in the brain. CK is considered to be specific for muscle cell damage…
Viral Diseases
Viral Diseases Basic Information Definition A few significant viral diseases of pet fish have been identified. Two diseases have recently elicited much discussion in the development of U.S. Department of…
Euthanasia
Euthanasia Synonym Putting to sleep Overview and Goals • Euthanasia is a procedure that must be performed humanely. • Pain control should be considered when euthanasia of invertebrates is performed. Indications If…
Koi Herpes Virus Infection (KHV)
Koi Herpes Virus Infection (KHV) Basic Information Definition Cyprinid herpes virus-3 (CyHV-3) infection Synonym KHV Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Common carp and koi, Cyprinus carpio, all ages affected, males and…
Mites (Acarii)
Mites (Acarii) Basic Information Definition Small free-living (saprophytic) or parasitic arthropods of the order Acarina, excluding ticks Synonym Ectoparasites Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Any species, age, or gender Genetics and…
