The stage of the estrous cycle which follows estrus. In the bitch diestrus lasts 62-63 days from the LH peak. A stage of the female reproductive cycle that follows the period of receptivity.... ↪ Read more

A stool that is looser than normal.... ↪ Read more

A combination of severe entropion and ectropion involving both upper and lower eyelids. Most commonly seen in Saint Bernard dogs.... ↪ Read more

These are tests performed to find the cause of a pet?s problem. Diagnostic tests may include analysis of blood, urine, and other body fluids; x-rays (the correct term is radiographs); biopsies, etc.... ↪ Read more

Diagnostic plans are made in order to determine if a certain disease is present. For example you may plan to perform bile acid analyses to determine if liver failure is present.... ↪ Read more

Also known as sugar diabetes. An insufficient amount of insulin is produced by the pancreas resulting in a high blood sugar level.... ↪ Read more

Hypertonic dextrose is any percentage of dextrose which has an osmolality in excess of extracellular fluid. Dextrose is available in several commercial strengths. Any concentration of dextrose can be created by adding additional dextrose to a commercial solution. The predominant use of hypertonic... ↪ Read more

5% dextrose is hypotonic relative to extracellular fluid. It contains only dextrose, no electrolytes. 5% dextrose is a constituent of most maintenance solutions. It can be used a sole fluid for rehydration for animals who cannot tolerate the administration of sodium, such as those with cardiac... ↪ Read more

Another term for sugar.... ↪ Read more

High molecular weight polysaccharides used to expand blood volume. A colloid. Dextrans have an average molecular weight of 40, 000 daltons (Dextran 40) or 75, 000 daltons (Dextran 70).... ↪ Read more

Very deep ulcers right down to decemets membrane.... ↪ Read more

A clear membrane forming the inner boundary of the cornea.... ↪ Read more