Veterian Key

Epiphora

Insulin Basic Information Definition • Hyperinsulinemia: Increased circulating concentration of insulin • Hypoinsulinemia: Decreased circulating concentration of insulin Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 0 to 35.9 pmol/L; 0 to…

Lactate Basic Information Definition Lactate is the organic anion of lactic acid. It is produced in excess during anaerobic metabolism as the end product of glycolysis. l-lactate is the predominating…

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Basic Information Definition Cytoplasmic enzyme found within hepatocytes, erythrocytes, and muscle (skeletal and cardiac) Typical Normal Range (US Units; SI Units) 147 to 581 U/L Physiology • Lactate…

Cardiac Output and Blood Pressure

Colitis/Diarrhea, Acute Basic Information Definition Inflammation of the colon Epidemiology Risk Factors • Stress: shipping, routine changes, illness, hospitalization • Recent diet changes • Recent antimicrobial administration • Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory…

Lipemia Basic Information Definition Lipemia is the presence of excess fat (triglycerides) in the blood of a sufficient magnitude to impart a visible lactescent (milky) appearance to serum or plasma…

Lymphocytes (Lymphocytosis, Lymphopenia) Basic Information Definition Lymphocytes consist of T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells. These cells are an integral part of the humoral and cell-mediated immune response….

Retained Fetal Membranes Basic Information Definition Failure to expel all or part of the fetal membranes within 3 hours of delivery of a foal Synonym(s) Retained placenta, retained afterbirth Epidemiology…

Abnormal Breathing