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HCT (hematocrit) vs. PCV (packed cell volume)

What is the difference between HCT (hematocrit) and PCV (packed cell volume) and which is best for clinical use?

Clinical

Iris hyperpigmentation is commonly encountered in cats, but clinical management of these cases is challenging since the pigment can represent anything from benign change (melanosis) to malignant neoplasia (feline diffuse iris melanoma, FDIM, Figure 1).

Clinical

Thoracic Imaging: Mediastinum and Pleura

Imaging of the mediastinum and pleura in dogs and cats can be challenging, as the majority of structures are soft tissue opaque and silhouette into a fairly nondescript part of the thorax.

Clinical

Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common diseases of older cats, affecting 15-30% of cats over 12 years of age.

Clinical

Feline Apocrine Cysts (Cystomatosis) (12 cases) 2011-2013

Ceruminous cysts in the ear canals of cats originate in the ceruminous glands of the meatic lining (Figure 1) and can cause mild to severe symptoms of secondary otitis externa and media caused by the obstructive effect of the cysts interfering with normal self-cleaning.

Angell Animal Medical Center Shares Tips to Keep Pets Safe this Spring

Learn how to keep your pet safe from seasonal Spring dangers such as lilies, chocolate, and heat stroke.

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