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 […]
CPR for Dogs and Cats: The RECOVER Guidelines for Veterinary Resuscitation
Best practices in CPR resuscitation
Canine-Assisted Interventions in Hospitals: Best Practices for Maximizing Human and Canine Safety
All pets in ICU care should be marked CPR/DNR
We will lobby that all ICU veterinarians mark cribs/care centers as CPR or DNR as mandatory. Any time wasted in administering CPR reduces the chance of survival exponentially and is unacceptable. This is 001 not even 101 for doctors looking after animals. Standards should be much higher. Communications via email and palliative care visits should […]