Objective: To evaluate the anaesthetist's ability to predict abnormalities in preanaesthetic blood test results obtained from cats and dogs older than 8 years and to describe the impact of these preanaesthetic blood test results on the American Society Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status...

This study was aimed to diagnose acid-base disorders of dogs with canine parvoviral enteritis (CPE) and data to establish a rational fluid therapy regimen for patients with CPE. A total of 43 dogs which had clinical signs of CPE and had detected canine parvovirus by polymerase chain reaction, were...

Fluid therapy is the most important therapeutic measure in patients suffering from dehydration or hypovolemia owing to gastrointestinal diseases. The therapy should be tailored based on the patient's condition, physical examination, and diagnostic findings. The selection of the specific fluid ...

There are six electrolytes that are important in maintaining homeostasis within the body. They play vital roles in regulating neurological, myocardial, muscular and cellular functions and are involved in fluid and acid-base balance. Recognising and treating electrolyte derangements is an important...

A 13-year-old 4.6 kg castrated male Italian Greyhound was presented for evaluation of sneezing, bilateral epistaxis and mucoid nasal discharge of approximately 3 months duration. Severe periodontal disease was noted on physical exam. The patient's CBC was unremarkable. His biochemical profile...

Primary hypoadrenocorticism is a relatively rare endocrine disorder in the dog and is due to a bilateral destruction of the adrenal cortex. Subsequently, glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiencies develop, which may become life threatening. The disease is heritable in the Standard Poodle,...

Cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA), the acute cessation of blood flow and ventilation, is fatal if left untreated. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is targeted at restoring oxygen delivery to tissues to mitigate ischemic injury and to provide energy substrate to the tissues in order to achieve return...

Fluid therapy is important for many medical conditions in veterinary patients. The assessment of patient history, chief complaint, physical exam findings, and indicated additional testing will determine the need for fluid therapy. Fluid selection is dictated by the patient's needs, including...

A 4 year old non-descriptive male dog was brought to the Madras Veterinary College Teaching hospital with the history of inability to open the mouth since 10 days. Clinical examination revealed wasting of masticatory muscles, locked jaw (trismus) and enophthalmos. No other abnormalities were...