Injectable Medications
This medication is used to treat nausea and prevent vomiting
Cerenia
Under production of insulin. Symptoms include lethargy, increased hunger, weight loss, and pu/pd. Managed with Vetsulin, Prozinc, or Bexacat (for cats)
Diabetes
Respiratory disease caused by a bacteria.
Bordetella
A male cat is straining/ vocalizing while urinating or not producing urine. This is the main concern.
The cat is blocked
ADR
Ain't Doing Right
An antibiotic that is used to treat skin infections and lasts for 2 weeks
Convenia
Under production of thyroid hormones. Symptoms include lethargy, weight gain, excessive shedding, and recurrent skin and ear infections. Managed with Levo-Thyroxine
Hypothyroidism
Respiratory disease caused by a virus
Influenza and/or Parainfluenza
The window to induce vomiting in dogs.
less than 2 hour after ingestion
TPR
Temperature / Pulse / Respiration
A sedative that can cause bradycardia and hypotension. Its reversal is Antisedan.
Dexmedetomidine
Over production of thyroid hormones. Symptoms include increased hunger, weight loss, v/d, pu/pd, and increased activity. More common in cats. Managed with Methimazole
Hyperthyroidism
Viral disease that causes bloody, metallic-smelling diarrhea, loss of appetite, and lethargy.
Parvo Virus
Medications used to stop active seizures
Midazolam and Diazepam
FNA
Fine Needle Aspirate
An injectable steroid that can be used to prevent vaccine reactions
Dexamethasone
Underproduction of steroid hormones. Symptoms include loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and pu/pd
Addison's Disease
Leptospirosis
A 5 y/o French Bulldog comes in July. He is lethargic, panting excessively, and has vomited twice after a mile-long walk at noon. This is the top differential.
Heatstroke
pu/pd
polyuria/polydipsia
increased thirst and urination
Antihistamine used to prevent and treat allergic reaction. Also used prior to mass removals when removing a mast cell tumors (MCTs).
Diphenhydramine
An overproduction of steroid hormones. Symptoms include distended abdomen, symmetrical hair loss, increased appetite, and pu/pd
Cushing's disease
A viral infection in cats that causes immune suppression and blood disorders. It is the leading cause of cancer in cats. It is spread through saliva (bite wounds, mutual grooming, ect.), feces, and milk.
Feline Leukemia
A life-threatening condition where the stomach fills with gas and twists on itself. More common in deep-chested breeds but it can happen in any breed.
GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus) or Bloat
PCV
Packed Cell Volume