Stabilize me ?
11 yr old MN Golden Retriever with pale gums and unable to walk
Most likely a hemoabdomen - stabilize!
What is the most common cause of a hemoabdomen?
NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. Used for pain and inflammation.
Carprofen, Previcox, Metacam, Onsior. Can you name any human NSAIDs? Are they are toxic to pets?
PPE
Personal protectant equipment
6 pound Yorkie ate baker's dark chocolate
YES! Dark chocolate is the most toxic form of chocolate to dogs. Followed by milk, then the least toxic is while chocolate. Chocolate toxicity is dose dependent so it is best to call PC to find out if p needs to be hospitalized or can be treated as an outpatient.
BONUS - do you know the compound within chocolate that is actually toxic to dogs?
Name 5 zoonotic diseases
Rabies, Leptospirosis, Scabies, Ringworm, Intestinal parasites, Lyme Disease, Anaplasma, Babesia, etc.
1y F Pitbull with severe and worsening swelling to mouth, bruising and a puncture wound is seen.
Stabilize! Most likely a snake bite
What is the most common finding in BW for a snake bite?
Anti-emetic
Treats nausea/vomiting
Cerenia, Ondansetron
SOAP
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
60 pound lab ate an entire bag of trail mix containing mixed nuts, chocolate chips, and raisins.
Yes! There are many potential toxins in trail mix - some nuts, chocolate and raisins. Having the o call PC with the information from the package can help them calculate toxic dosages and treatment plans.
Cats: Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, FIV, FeLV, feline herpes virus, non-specific URI. BONUS/*think*: What does FVRCP stand for (the vaccine)?
Dogs: Parvovirus, Distemper, Adenovirus, Canine Influenza, Parainfluenza, Bordetella. BONUS/*think*: what does DHPP stand for (the vaccine)?
Pets can also pass parasites to each other - internal and external (intestinal worms, fleas, ticks, etc.)
13y MN DSH in respiratory distress
Stabilize! What are the most common causes of respiratory distress in cat?
Emetic
To induce vomiting
Apormorphine, Dexmedetomidine and Xylazine (not as effective)
FLUTD
Feline lower urinary tract disease
Also known as: FIC, FUS, Pandora Syndrome
45 pound SF Pitbull ate o's THC gummies.
Yes and No. If p ingested anything with THC, that part we know how to treat. If the gummies contained any potentially toxic ingredient, such as Xylitol, then yes.
What is the concern if p did ingest xylitol? What BW level is most important?
What is FIP and how do cats get it?
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
FIP is an infection that occurs when the feline coronavirus mutates inside of an individuals body, causing a fatal infection known as FIP. Coronavirus is a gastrointestinal infection in cats that is widespread and occurs in the majority of cats, but the mutation only occurs in a small population of cats and it is unknown as to why. BONUS: is there a treatment?
4y M Hound Mix with a large (~8cm) laceration to left flank that happened yesterday that is not actively bleeding.
Diuretic
To increase diuresis (to remove fluid from the body into the urine). Most commonly used in what disease?
Furosemide, Spirinolactone
PU/PD
Polyuria and Polydipsia
What does this mean?
100 pound MN Newfoundland ate 1-2 of the silica packets from a package
You do not need to call poison control, if it was a recent ingestion can induce vomiting.
What is the concern if they ingested a silica packet?
An owner calls, stating they gave Tylenol to their cat. Is this a problem? What if it was a dog?
Tylenol is toxic to cats at ANY dose
Tylenol is toxic to dogs at CERTAIN doses; tylenol has been used in dogs in the past so their is an appropriate dose to use, so the VOD has to do the math.
3y FS Cattle dog, was out in the yard and vomited, then collapsed. Gums are pale and p is laterally recumbent. On presentation, the VOD requests stabilization. We obtain some diagnostics and the BG is normal, the BP is low, the PCV and ALT are elevated. The VOD wants to do an ultrasound. Why?
Concern for anaphylaxis. What would the VOD find on U/S if p is having an anaphylactic reaction?
Ace-inhibitor
To treat hypertension / high blood pressure. Most commonly used in what disease?
Enalapril, Benazepril
IMHA & ITP
Immune mediate hemolycitc anemia
Immune mediated thrombocytopenia
What is it called if a patient has BOTH IMHA and ITP?
22 pound MN Daschund licked o's chemotherapy cream off of their arm (Fluorouracil / 5-FU)
YES! Unfortunately, this type of toxin ingestion is often fatal even with aggressive treatment, so it is best to call poison control to find out the most aggressive and up to date treatment protocols.
Dr. B in vet school remembered that this medication is BAD because 5-FU stands for F*** YOU
You have an 11.6 pound SF chihuahua that needs a 2mg/kg dose of Cerenia IV. Cerenia is a 10mg/ml solution. How much Cerenia are you giving this patient?
1.05 mL IV
If the patient does not allow an IV injection, can you give cerenia in another route?