Being a veterinarian is a vocation. From a young age, many of us dream of caring for and saving animals, relieving their suffering, and improving their quality of life. However, what most people don’t see is the sacrifice this profession…
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Leishmaniosis in Small Animals: A Complete Guide
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease of great relevance in veterinary medicine, especially in endemic areas such as the Mediterranean. This pathology primarily affects dogs, although cats can also be affected to a lesser extent. Below, we will address its pathogenesis,…
Geriatric Check-up for Dogs and Cats: An Investment in the Health of Our Companions
As our dogs and cats age, their health requires special attention to ensure a long and quality life. Just like us, they can also face various age-related issues, which is why geriatric check-ups are essential for early disease detection, preventing…
Gastric Torsion in Dogs: A Veterinary Emergency
Gastric torsion, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), is a potentially life-threatening condition that primarily affects large and giant dog breeds. This disorder requires immediate veterinary attention to save the animal’s life. What is Gastric Torsion? GDV occurs when a…
Euthanasia in Veterinary Medicine: A Controversial and Emotional Topic
Euthanasia in veterinary medicine is one of the most complex and emotionally charged procedures faced by animal health professionals. It is often associated with making difficult decisions for both pet owners and veterinarians. While the primary goal of veterinary medicine…
Feline infectious peritonitis” (FIP)
Case Study: 5-Month-Old Kitten Diagnosed with Wet Feline Infectious Peritonitis Today, I want to share a very interesting case: a 5-month-old kitten diagnosed with wet feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Before discussing our patient in detail, I’ll give a brief overview…
Pyometra in Dogs and Cats: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is pyometra? Pyometra is a serious bacterial infection of the uterus that mainly occurs in unspayed female dogs and cats. This condition is potentially life-threatening if left untreated, as it can lead to sepsis, kidney failure, or even death.…
Toxic Plants for Our Pets: A Risk in Your Home
Toxic Plants for Dogs and Cats: A Comprehensive Guide to Protect Your Pets Having plants at home or in the garden can be relaxing and enhance the environment, but many of them pose a danger to our furry companions. Dogs…
Feline panleukopenia
In this article, I will talk about one of the most serious diseases I usually treat at the hospital: feline panleukopenia. The feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a parvovirus composed of a single strand of DNA and is genetically very…
Sterilization in small animals
One of the most frequent questions that arise in consultations is whether or not to sterilize your pet. In general terms, I am in favor of it. However, each case must be analyzed individually to choose the best option for…