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  • Egg yolk peritonitis (also called coelomitis) occurs when yolk from a developing egg, an incompletely shelled egg, or a ruptured egg is deposited inside the body cavity. Affected birds often stop laying, become less active, have distended abdomens, and have difficulty breathing.

  • Eggshell membrane (ESM) is a supplement used to improve joint function, reduce pain, and support flexibility and mobility in dogs. It contains naturally occurring elements like collagen, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate, which are beneficial for joint health.

  • Contenido en español actualizado.
    Translated from the original English article Ehrlichiosis in Dogs

  • Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne bacterial infection spread by the brown dog tick in North America. There appear to be three stages of disease: acute, sub-clinical, and chronic or clinical. This handout explains clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

  • An electrocardiogram, or ECG, is a test that is used to assess the heart. More specifically, an ECG records the transmission of an electrical impulse through the heart. This test is not painful and is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Analyzing the electrical impulses produced as the heart beats can help identify a number of different abnormalities within the heart.

  • An electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) is a test that is used to assess the heart. More specifically, an ECG measures the transmission of an electrical impulse through the heart. This test is not painful and is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Analyzing the electrical impulses produced as the heart beats can help identify a number of different abnormalities within the heart.

  • Elias Cancer Immunotherapy (ECI) is a personalized osteosarcoma (bone cancer) treatment for dogs. For this treatment, a vaccine is created from your dog’s tumor. After the vaccine is given, the dog’s body produces immune cells in response to the vaccine. These immune cells are harvested and made stronger, then re-injected to fight the osteosarcoma.

  • Elizabethan collars are designed to help prevent self-mutilation and as a supplementary therapy for feather-destructive birds. Collars should only be used when prescribed by an avian veterinarian, and they are not always safe for every bird.

  • An E-collar or cone may be needed after your cat has surgery or if she has a wound. It can prevent your cat from licking their wound or scratching a wound on their head. Your cat should wear the E-collar following the directions provided by your veterinarian. You may need to make a few adjustments in your home to ensure your cat does not get stuck in confined spaces. It is not recommended to let your cat outdoors while she is wearing the collar. Also, you may need to adjust her feeding station to assist with eating. If your cat will not tolerate the E-collar, discuss other options with your veterinarian.

  • An E-collar or cone may be needed after your dog has surgery or if he has a wound. It can prevent your dog from licking their wound or scratching a wound on their head. Your dog should wear the E-collar following the directions provided by your veterinarian. You may need to make a few adjustments in your home to ensure your dog does not get stuck in confined spaces. Also, you may need to adjust his feeding station to assist with eating. It is not recommended to let your dog outdoors unsupervised while wearing the cone. If your dog will not tolerate the E-collar, discuss other options with your veterinarian.