Liver Failure
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…
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…
