Pharmacology
The Use of Capromorelin for the Clinical Problem of Inappetence
Prolonged inappetence can negatively affect patient nutritional status, clinical outcome, and, potentially, survival. Can capromorelin help?
Anesthesiology
Alfaxalone: An Old Drug in a New Formulation
This neuroactive steroid has been used to induce general anesthesia for many years, but only recently has a new formulation with preservatives become available in the United States.
Pharmacology
Mirtazapine in Cats: Dosage, Side Effects, and Efficacy
Mirtazapine is a drug that was initially developed to control nausea but has been shown to be an effective appetite stimulant in cats.
Pharmacology
The Therapeutic Power of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
This therapy offers some exciting new opportunities in treating dogs with allergic dermatitis.
Pharmacology
Telmisartan for Treating Systemic Hypertension
A review of the mechanism of action of the angiotensin II receptor blocker telmisartan; plus, its use in veterinary medicine to date.
Cardiology
Pimobendan and Heart Disease
Pimobendan is a benzimidazole-pyridazinone derivative, labeled for use in dogs to manage congestive heart failure (CHF) resulting from dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in the United States.
Pharmacology
How Can We Address Antimicrobial Resistance Head On?
Addressing an issue such as antimicrobial resistance may seem daunting, but progress can be made if the solution is broken into small, manageable goals to improve medical quality.
Pharmacology
What Does a Rise in Antimicrobial Resistance Mean?
The short- and long-term implications of antimicrobial resistance in support of judicious use of antimicrobial drugs is a crucial behavior change for veterinarians to take to proactively address this issue.