Urinalysis and urine dipstick are commonly ordered tests in the ED and can be useful in many clinical conditions, including urolithiasis and urinary tract infection (UTI). [1-5] Where can we go wrong? You may think you know how to interpret these tests, but there are several subtleties. In...
In many situations, the importance of a urinalysis and/or a urine culture cannot be overstated. And since my super-intelligent friend and colleague, Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of The Animal Medical Center in New York City, wrotea great poston this very topic, I’ll leave it to her to explain al...
Young puppies need to be supervised when they are loose in the house; crate training can help prevent accidents in the early days of house training. Many times, when puppies are loose and feel the urge to go, they will give an indication that they have to potty, but without supervision, ...
In many ways, Koch’s postulates are still central to our current understanding of the causes of disease. However, advances in microbiology have revealed some important limitations in Koch’s criteria. Koch made several assumptions that we now know are untrue in many cases. The first relates to...
How can I tell if my cat has a UTI? Your cat might have a UTI if they are, crying or making other vocalizations while peeing, peeing blood, peeing outside the litter box, licking at the urethra, or peeing more often. Contact a vet immediately if your cat is straining to pee and ...
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