Immunomodulation
What is the immunosuppressive dose of steroids in canines?
BONUS: anti-inflammatory dose?
2 - 4 mg/kg/day
BONUS: 0.5 - 1 mg/kg/day
This transfusion product is indicated for coagulopathies, but is not used to treat hypoproteinemia.
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
What NSAID should NOT be given to cats? It can be given to dogs as an anti-clotting agent.
Aspirin
This is a chemotherapy agent that stimulates the bone marrow to release platelets.
BONUS: What is it used to treat?
vincristine
BONUS: immune-mediated thrombocytopenia
What is the anti-inflammatory dose of steroids in felines?
BONUS: Immunosuppressive dose?
1-2 mg/kg/day
BONUS: 4-6 mg/kg/day
Name 2 side effects of long-term, high-dose steroids.
1. iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism
2. muscle wasting
3. insulin resistance or diabetes (esp. in cats)
4. increased susceptibility to infection 5. GI ulcers