Urology & Renal Medicine
Feline Urethral Obstruction: Diagnosis and Management
Feline UO is a treatable emergency, with a survival rate to discharge higher than 90%, despite the fact that it is potentially life threatening due to severe electrolyte and acid–base imbalances secondary to acute postrenal azotemia/uremia.
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.
Orthopedics
Regenerative Medicine for Soft Tissue Injury and Osteoarthritis
Regenerative medicine has been used to stimulate healing in areas that have not responded to more traditional approaches, helping injured tissues heal to their original or near-original condition.
Gastroenterology
Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Series, Part 1: Overview of Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic technique that allows the clinician to evaluate the mucosal surfaces of the rectum, colon, ileocolic sphincter, cecum, and distal small intestine (ileum).
Cardiology
Beyond Furosemide: The Role of Diuretics in Congestive Heart Failure Part 2 – Spironolactone
A look at spironolactone as a critical component of the pharmacotherapy of congestive heart failure.
Radiology/Imaging
Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasonography, Part 1: Liver & Gallbladder
This article discusses normal ultrasound appearance as well as common abnormalities that can be detected with this imaging method.
Orthopedics
Juvenile Orthopedic Disease in Dogs & Cats, Part 1: Musculoskeletal Development and Pediatric Bone Diseases
This article describes musculoskeletal development and provides an overview of pediatric bone diseases, including signalment, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Ophthalmology
Runny Eyes: Feline Herpesvirus Infection
The authors describe the anatomy of the feline conjunctiva and cornea, pathogenesis of feline herpesvirus, and ocular manifestations of the disease, including specific diagnosis and therapy.