Hematology
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
The mortality rate among dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia is high, but long-term prognosis after survival of the first months of treatment is fair.
Internal Medicine
Canine Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis: Meeting the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
Treatment of IMPA is significantly different than treatment of many other conditions that may present with similar clinical signs, and protocols may vary between patients. Making an accurate diagnosis is critical.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Fluid Therapy in Critical Care
New trends in fluid therapy in human and veterinary critical care medicine are informing clinical guidelines for fluid administration when supporting critically ill animals.
Internal Medicine
2018 Veterinary Emerging Topics (VET)® Report: A Feline Focus on Antimicrobial Usage
In 2017, Banfield Pet Hospital and North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) partnered to release the first annual Veterinary Emerging Topics (VET)® Report.
Internal Medicine
MRSA in the Veterinary Clinic: Management of Pets and People
MRSA in dogs and cats is generally acquired from people, so it is important to stress good hand hygiene and appropriate use of gloves in the veterinary setting.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Fluid Therapy in Hospitalized Patients, Part 2: Electrolyte Abnormalities and Fluid Balance
Fluid therapy is an essential component of the treatment plan for many hospitalized small animal patients.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Fluid Therapy in Hospitalized Patients, Part 1: Patient Assessment and Fluid Choices
Go With the Flow Fluid therapy is a mainstay of care in the hospitalized small animal patient.
Internal Medicine
Early Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats: Use of Serum Creatinine and Symmetric Dimethylarginine
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common cause of decreased quality of life as well as death in dogs and cats.
Internal Medicine
Glycemic Control of Hospitalized Diabetic Patients
This article provides useful strategies and techniques for in-hospital glucose management in established stable diabetics.