Question of the Day

Apnea means the absence of breathing. You may see apnea when inducing anesthesia in an animal with propofol (esp. if given rapidly or at a high dose).

Dyspnea is difficulty breathing.

Atopy is a form of generalized allergy, where an animal (10% of dogs!) is allergic to almost everything, including allergens in food, the environment, flea bites and allergens in the air.