Internal Medicine
Clinical Application of Renal Biomarkers
While new biomarkers may help in the detection of kidney disease, it is unlikely that a single biomarker will be able to provide a global picture of kidney function or injury in an individual animal.
Clinical Pathology
In-Clinic Preparation and Evaluation of Urine Dry-Mount Samples
The dry-mount technique is the method of choice for the identification of cells and bacteria.
Exotic Medicine
Treating Angel Wing Deformity: A Sling for the Wing
A new approach to angel wing deformity may help avoid potential complications associated with the traditional figure-of-8 bandage.
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.
Urology & Renal Medicine
When Urine Trouble: A Clinical Approach to Proteinuria
In addition to promoting progression of kidney disease, persistent proteinuria has several extrarenal consequences, therefore incidental proteinuria on routine diagnostic workups and geriatric screens should not be ignored.
Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and Treatment of Eyelid Tumors
Eyelid tumors can dramatically differ in behavior and treatment strategies between dogs and cats. For all eyelid tumors, early intervention and histopathologic examination are advisable.Â
Internal Medicine
Canine Sporotrichosis
Sporotrichosis is an uncommon disease in dogs that can evade diagnosis and can mimic other conditions.
Oncology
Conventional Versus Stereotactic Radiotherapy
This continuing education article describes how conventional and stereotactic radiotherapy are used for definitive or palliative treatment in veterinary oncology and the importance of patient selection for these treatment options.
Orthopedics
Evaluation After Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy: A Guide for the General Practitioner
TPLO is one of the most commonly recommended and most successful surgical procedures for CCLR.