Category: Vet Notes

Usually veterinarian notes of a more scientific nature.

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Sep
2023

Appetite Stimulation in Dogs and Cats

There are many ways to stimulate appetite in a dog or cat. Mirtazapine has the side effect…

19
Sep
2023

Liver Disease Resources in Companion Animals – Lipidosis, Cushings, Hepatitis, More

https://drjohnson.com/urso-or-ursodiol-for-liver-disease-alternatives/ https://drjohnson.com/urso-ursodehydrocholic-acid-for-hepatocellular-health-in-dogs/ Elevated ALK on the bloodwork What is URSODIOL? https://drjohnson.com/seven-simple-assessments-of-liver-health-function/ https://drjohnson.com/so-your-pet-has-an-elevated-alt-liver-enzyme/ https://drjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hepatic-Lipidosis-in-Cats.pdf https://drjohnson.com/hepatic-lipidosis-in-cats-obesity-in-cats-and-why-it-matters-so-much/ https://drjohnson.com/cushingsdisease/   Cover…

11
Sep
2023

So Your Pet Has an Elevated ALT Liver Enzyme?

Hepatic ALT elevations which are severe We did some blood testing and we found out the liver…

05
Sep
2023

Milligrams to Actual Delta 8 THC Gummies Conversion

So, from this article, you can calculate safe doses of THC Delta 8 Isomer for your dog….

01
Aug
2023

THC

THC Delta-8 (Δ8) Cannabinoid Isomer use in Canines / Dogs Marijuana Subpart Dosing Risks You should “know”…

25
Jul
2023

THC Delta-8 Cannabinoid Isomer use in Canines / Dogs Marijuana Subpart Dosing Risks

THC Delta-8 Cannabinoid Isomer use in Canines / Dogs Marijuana Subpart Dosing Risks This document is not…

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Jul
2023

Atenolol in Cats: Reducing Heartrate in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Atenolol is a beta blocker commonly used by veterinarians to treat specific heart rhythm problems, hypertension, or…

24
Mar
2023

A Curated Collection of Articles on Carp Edema Virus CEVD aka Koi Sleepy Disease KSD (57 Pages)

  From Doc Johnson: So what I gathered was that there were fish dying. In practically all…

02
Apr
2021

Common Document Downloads and Master Copies

06
Mar
2021

Bones – The Ultimate Discussion

  Bones – The Ultimate Discussion Beef bones that are safe to give to dogs. Canine dental…

20
Mar
2020

Assessment of Silybin / Which is Pretty Much “Denamarin” (Of Which I Hold a Low Opinion)

Denamarin was a “me too” veterinary preparation of Milk Thistle sold as a ‘proprietary’ answer to the…