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.
Exotic Medicine
Lymphoma in Ferrets: A Diagnostic Challenge
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Avian Practice) Ferret lymphosarcoma can occur anywhere in the body and clinical presentation and diagnostic results may vary, leading to incorrect diagnosis.
Endocrinology
Feline Diabetes Mellitus Updates on Diagnosis & Treatment
David Bruyette, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, and Karen Eiler, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM Feline diabetes mellitus, one of the most commonly encountered feline endocrine diseases, is comprehensively reviewed, with an emphasis on providing up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment based on current literature and research.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Feline Kidney Disease
FOCUS ON FELINE KIDNEY DISEASE Kidney diseases are a critical part of feline medicine, yet we still have so much to learn about disorders of this organ.