Respiratory Medicine
Assessing the Long-Term Success of BOAS Surgery
A recently published study on the long-term outcomes of BOAS surgery may not have produced shocking results, but it can help provide evidence for discussions with pet owners who may be concerned about surgery.
Pharmacology
Antitussive Medications for Dogs and Cats
Common options are broadly divided into centrally acting and peripherally acting agents.
Respiratory Medicine
Treating Bacterial Pneumonia in Dogs and Cats
The cornerstone of bacterial pneumonia treatment is a targeted antimicrobial plan, ideally guided by cytology and/or airway sample culture and sensitivity testing and adequate supportive care.
Pharmacology
Albuterol Sulfate for Cats
Albuterol is most commonly administered as an inhaled medication using a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer device or a nebulizer.
Respiratory Medicine
Tracheal Collapse
Tracheal collapse is most common in small dogs; the medical treatment approach includes use of cough suppressants, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics.
Respiratory Medicine
Antibiotic Stewardship in Canine and Feline Respiratory Infections
With respiratory disease being one of the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions, care should be taken to evaluate need based on clinical presentation.
Integrative Medicine
Diving In: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the therapeutic administration of oxygen administered at a pressure that exceeds that at sea level.
News
Researchers: Respiratory Diseases Linked to High Blood Pressure in Lungs
When dogs are coughing, wheezing or have shortness of breath, the symptoms may be a sign of pulmonary hypertension, or high blood pressure in the lungs.
