The Covenant of All Flesh: How the Noahic Promise Prefigures the Redemption of Creation
By Shanaz Joan Parsan Abstract The covenant God made with Noah after the Flood (Gen 9 : 8–17) is the first explicit divine promise to embrace all living creatures. This essay explores that universal covenant as a foundation for Catholic environmental and eschatological theology. From the Fathers of the Church to Laudato Si’, Catholic thought […]
Silent Emergencies: The Hidden Crisis of Canine Gallbladder Mucoceles — and the Missing Code-Status Protocol in Veterinary Medicine
By Shanaz Joan Parsan Abstract Canine gallbladder mucocele (GBM) has emerged as a significant but underrecognized cause of morbidity and mortality in companion animals, particularly in predisposed breeds such as Cocker Spaniels, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Miniature Schnauzers. Despite advances in diagnostic imaging and surgical techniques, GBMs are often diagnosed only at crisis presentation. This article […]