Pierre Bichsel, DVM, Dipl. ECVN, Dipl. ACVIM (neurology)
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Xylitol, a sweetener for people, a potential killer for dogs
January 1, 2008 By: Ronald Lyman, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
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Pierre Bichsel, DVM, Dipl. ECVN, Dipl. ACVIM (neurology)
Xylitol, a so-called wood sugar, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that is found in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables. |
Brain tumors in cats: Is MRI useful?
September 1, 2004 By: Pierre Bichsel, DVM, Dipl. ECVN, Dipl. ACVIM (neurology)
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Ronald Lyman, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
MRI appears to be extremely valuable in predicting tumor type before surgical treatment. |
Diagnosis of FIP: Facing the challenge
February 1, 2004 By: Pierre Bichsel, DVM, Dipl. ECVN, Dipl. ACVIM (neurology)
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Ronald Lyman, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a disease process initiated in some cats by the effects of a corona virus (FCoV). Clinical signs may include fever that is not resolved by antibiotic therapy, anorexia and weight loss. |
 | Advances help in treatment of canine GME; prognosis poor
July 1, 2003 By: Pierre Bichsel, DVM, Dipl. ECVN, Dipl. ACVIM (neurology)
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Ronald Lyman, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME) is a relatively common nonsuppurative inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. The etiology is unknown. |
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