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Reversible apparently glucocorticoid-induced ascites in dogs: 2024 update
This is the second dog I’ve seen with presumed immune-mediated thrombocytopaenia treated with high doses of prednisolone which developed marked hepatomegaly accompanied by significant volume of ascites. Both cases received a total daily oral prednisolone dose of 4mg/Kg and developed ascites consisting of modified transudate within one week. Sonographically the liver was markedly enlarged and … Continue reading
Lung ultrasound in cats and dogs: why does it get such a varied reception? Things become clearer
My impression, from a UK veterinary perspective, is that lung ultrasound (LUS) gets variable press. Specifically, most specialist cardiologists don’t much care for it. It’s useful to understand why this is. It’s no coincidence that LUS was discovered and developed primarily by human acute care physicians in intensive care units (ICUs) and emergency departments. Looking … Continue reading
