PASE Articles

Diabetes mellitus (DM) in cats is a common endocrine disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from either insufficient insulin production or insulin resistance. While insulin therapy remains the cornerstone treatment for cats, recent advancements have explored alternative therapies, including sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for insulin resistant cats who may maintain some endogenous insulin production.

The “acute abdomen” is a term for the syndrome that consists of sudden onset abdominal pain combined with any gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, retching, diarrhea, anorexia, constipation, or nausea. The causes of the acute abdomen can range from mild conditions that can be managed medically on an outpatient basis, to ones that are life threatening and may require emergency surgery.

Heatstroke is a critical medical condition that poses a severe threat to life if not promptly and decisively addressed. Urgent intervention is crucial in order to prevent death or impairment of vital organs. Among the primary components of immediate treatment, active cooling plays a paramount role. The general outlook for dogs suffering from heatstroke stands at a 50% survival rate, with the majority of non-survivors succumbing within a day.

Hip luxation is the most common joint luxation, and occurs most frequently secondary to vehicular trauma. 75% of luxations occur in a craniodorsal direction, so we will focus on treatment options for this type. More emergent concurrent injuries and trauma should be addressed prior to intervention for an injury to the hip.

The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine recently published an updated consensus statement on canine leptospirosis, which you can find here. This monthly newsletter summarizes the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.

In the bustling airport, the marvel of modern aviation often goes unnoticed as passengers board flights. Yet, through standardized procedures and advanced monitoring, the industry has drastically reduced fatal accidents, paralleling advancements in anesthesia safety, prompting reflection on improving safety in veterinary practices.