Internal Medicine
The Practitioner’s Acid–Base Primer: Differential Diagnoses & Treatment
Lori S.
Orthopedics
Managing Chronic Pain In Cats & Dogs, Part 1: The Two Most Important Tools in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Part 1 of a comprehensive look at managing chronic pain in dogs and cats.
Oncology
Fundamentals Of Surgical Oncology In Small Animals
In human surgical oncology, 60% of human patients battling cancer are cured by surgery alone.
Pain Management
Assessing Chronic Pain In Dogs
One thing clinicians and investigators can agree upon is that finding valid, precise, reliable, and accurate measures of chronic pain in animals is a very tall order indeed.
Respiratory Medicine
Diagnosis Of Feline Lower Airway Disease
Lower airway disease is classified into 2 predominant categories: asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Canine Chronic Kidney Disease Current Diagnostics & Goals for Long-Term Management
Chronic kidney disease is an irreversible and progressive deterioration of renal function; however, through early diagnosis and staging, prompt management can delay disease progression.
Gastroenterology
Acute Abdomen in Dogs & Cats: Step-by-Step Approach to Patient Care
Acute gastrointestinal distress and abdominal pain require prompt evaluation and immediate intervention.
Dentistry
Recurrent Facial Swelling
A dog presents with facial swelling under its left eye and has a history of a premolar extraction. Based on the photo, radiograph, and details from the presentation and case workup, we ask you to tell us the diagnosis.
Hematology
Diagnosis of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
Todd Archer, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, and Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, Diplomate ACVIM Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia is one of the most common immune-mediated hematologic disorders in dogs and cats.