Nutrition
Understanding Alternative Protein Sources for Companion Animal Food
Insects, yeast, microalgae, and in vitro meat are some of the alternative protein sources we might start seeing in pet foods in years to come.
Infectious Disease
Limiting the Zoonotic Risks of Fungal Skin Infections
Educating clients about the zoonotic disease along with recommended treatment plans, including disinfecting the environment, is a crucial component of managing these patients.
Nutrition
Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease in Brachycephalic Dogs
Digestive signs in brachycephalic dogs are usually medically managed with dietary modifications and pharmaceutical agents.
Orthopedics
Radiation Therapy in Osteoarthritis Management
While there are myriad options for management of OA pain, low-dose radiation therapy may be a better long-term option for pain from inflammation.
Pain Management
Canine Chronic Pain Assessment
While owners can play a key role in recognizing signs of chronic pain in dogs, identification and assessment of chronic pain are vital skills for the veterinary nurse.
Endocrinology
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Causes, Recognition, and Treatment
DKA is a medical emergency characterized by hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and acidemia. These patients require frequent reevaluation of hydration status and vital parameters and diligent monitoring of electrolytes and blood glucose.
Orthopedics
Hip, Hip, Hooray! Total Hip Arthroplasty in a 6-Year-Old Dog
Some of the factors for owners and surgeons to weigh during patient selection include severity of clinical signs, skin condition, concurrent diseases, implant availability, owner compliance, and procedure cost.
Anesthesiology
Anesthetic Case Management of a Canine Patient With Severe Subaortic Stenosis Using Dexmedetomidine
The objective of this case report is to suggest that low doses of dexmedetomidine can, and maybe should, be used in patients with SAS.