Clopidogrel efficacy in the cat Arterial thromboembolism (ATE) is a serious and often life-threatening complication in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) or other heart diseases. It occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) blocks an artery and thus interrupts the flow of blood to organs or limbs. The consequences are often severe tissue damage or infarctions. […]
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in the Golden Retriever Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart disease in which there is an abnormal thickening of the left ventricle. As this ventricle is responsible for the blood supply to the entire body, HCM can significantly impair the heart’s pumping capacity. This can result in a reduced oxygen supply […]
Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) in the Australian Kelpie Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is a hereditary neurological disorder that causes changes in the cerebellum, which is particularly responsible for movement coordination and balance. Two genetic risk markers associated with CA have been identified in the Australian Kelpie. Clinical manifestations of the disease include pronounced ataxia, head tremor, a […]
Hypothyroidism in dogs – new possibilities in diagnostics Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is one of the most common hormonal diseases in dogs. The thyroid gland produces too few hormones (especially T4), which are important for the entire metabolism. Typical signs are weight gain despite a normal amount of food, tiredness and reduced playfulness, skin and coat […]
Glycogen storage disease (GSD-PGBM1) in the Basset Hound Glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are hereditary metabolic disorders in which too much glycogen is stored in various tissues due to faulty enzymes. A genetic variant in the RBCK1 gene was discovered in the Basset Hound, which leads to the formation of so-called polyglucosan storage bodies and can […]
Update: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM3) in the Ragdoll Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in cats. This causes the muscles of the left ventricle to thicken, making it harder for the heart to fill. This can lead to poor performance, shortness of breath, blood clots and, in the worst case, sudden cardiac death. […]
