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Slide Collection (Companion Animal Clinical Studies - Critical Care): Recent submissions

  • Common skin disorders 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTO 1: Ulcers are normally a consequence of a serious underlying pathological condition. The epidermis and basement membrane is lost with ulcer formation. There are various potential underlying causes: it may be a ...
  • Urine sampling and analysis 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Urine samples are important diagnostic tools. Urine can be collected by free catch collection, manual compression of the urinary bladder, cystocentesis or catheterization. Cytological examination of urine can ...
  • Sterile handling in the ICU 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Sterile handling in the ICU is essential to prevent cross contamination and infections. It is therefore vital that all tables, scales, and other equipment that the patient comes into contact with should routinely be ...
  • Tender loving care 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1,2: Patients that are unwell and that are in pain may become depressed. Giving the patient some extra attention and stroking it will allow the clinician to form a bond with the patient so that changes in behaviour ...
  • Incubator use in critical care of patients 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-2: In paediatrics incubators are used for sick puppies and kittens for external warming, oxygen supplementation and air humidification. Incubators can be used in critical care to increase the inspired oxygen ...
  • Canine parvoviral enteritis 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTO 1: Two types of parvoviruses may infect dogs: canine parvovirus type 1 (CPV-1) and type 2 (CPV-2). CPV-1 is relatively non-pathogenic but may infect young puppies (>3 weeks old) causing gastroenteritis, pneumonitis ...
  • Otitis externa 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Otitis externa is an acute or chronic inflammatory disease of the external ear predisposed to by increased moisture and decreased ventilation in the ear canal. Symptoms of otitis externa include otic pruritis, ...
  • Feline hyperthyroidism 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Hyperthyroidism is a metabolic disorder that results from excessive circulating concentrations of thyroid hormones. It is considered the most common endocrine disorder of cats, generally occurring in middle-aged to older ...
  • Pyoderma 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Superficial pyoderma is a superficial bacterial infection of hair follicles and surrounding epidermis. It is usually secondary to an underlying cause such as allergies and endocrine diseases. Superficial pyoderma ...
  • Myoglobinuria 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    DESCRIPTION: Myoglobinuria is the presence of myoglobin in urine and causes the urine to turn dark red to brown or even black in severe cases. Myoglobinuria is a sign of severe muscle degeneration. Myoglobin carries ...
  • Neck pain 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Neck pain can be defined as a sensation of discomfort or distress of the cervical spine or surrounding tissues. Signs of neck pain include reluctance to rise, walk, jump and crying out when changing positions. Abnormal ...
  • Cachexia 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Cachexia is the marked state of general ill health and malnutrition of a patient, and is usually associated with a serious disease. The syndrome is characterized by depletion of muscle tissue and fat stores. As opposed to ...
  • Diaphragmatic hernia 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1,2: Diaphragmatic hernia is the protrusion of abdominal organs into the thoracic cavity through an abnormal opening in the diaphragm. Diaphragmatic hernia may be congenital or acquired as a result of blunt trauma ...
  • Activated charcoal 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odourless and tasteless powder that is often used for emergency treatment of certain types of poisonings. It is not absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract but has a local effect by ...
  • Urinary catheterization 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Urinary catheterization may be performed for diagnostic, treatment or monitoring purposes. One time or intermittent urethral catheterization can be used for urinary sampling, radiographic contrast procedures ...
  • Tracheostomy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    Tracheostomy is the creation of an opening in the trachea through the neck to facilitate the passage of air. A temporary tracheostomy, where a nonreactive tube is inserted into the trachea, can be performed to provide an ...
  • Oedema caused by nephrotic syndrome 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-6: Oedema may be a sign of nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome refers to disorders where increased glomerular permeability leads to proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and hypercholesterolemia and oedema. There are ...
  • Multiple bone fractures 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTOS 1-5: A fracture can be defined as a break (complete or incomplete) in the continuity of bone. Fractures may be caused by direct or indirect trauma to the bone, diseases that cause decalcification of bone or by ...
  • Chyle accumulation due to chylothorax 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-05)
    PHOTO 1: Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle from the thoracic duct in the thoracic cavity. The fluid contains triglycerides, lymphocytes, protein and fat soluble vitamins. The accumulation of chyle is due to abnormal ...
  • Cushing’s disease 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-8: Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is classified as pituitary dependent, adrenocorticol dependent or iatrogenic. Pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism is usually caused by a functional adrenocorticotropic ...