Diagnostics
An Uncontrolled Diabetic Dog
Evaluating a poorly controlled diabetic pet can be frustrating for both the clinician and the owner. A thorough examination of the patient, along with careful monitoring, are critical in successfully stabilizing these animals.
Diagnostics
Uncovering the Cause of Fever in Dogs
How to use an ordered and logical diagnostic and treatment protocol to determine the origin of a fever in veterinary practice.
Diagnostics
Weakness & Collapse in a Beagle
Ann Della Maggiore, DVM, and Richard Nelson, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Blue, a 10-year-old spayed female beagle, presented to the University of California William Prichard Veterinary Teaching Hospital to be evaluated for a 4-month history of episodic weakness and collapse.
Diagnostics
Senior Cat with Front Paw Swelling and Pain
Diagnosing primary metastatic bronchial carcinoma in a cat can be difficult when the patient’s primary clinical sign is lameness. Lung-digit syndrome should be high on the list of diagnostic differentials.
Diagnostics
Assessment Of Acute Pain In Cats
Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, MRCVS, Diplomate ECVAA, ACVAA, ACAW, & ECAWBM (Welfare Science, Ethics and Law) Michigan State University The first of a 2-part series, Dr.
Diagnostics
Pain Assessment in Dogs and Cats
Anusha Balakrishnan, BVSc, and Elana Benasutti, CVT The greatest evil is physical pain.