Hepatology
Neutrophilic Cholangitis in Cats: Are You Missing Out on an Easy Diagnosis?
Hepatopathies such as cholangitis can be difficult to identify; diagnostics include imaging, cytology, histopathology, and various lab tests.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs
Most UTIs are successfully treated with commonly used drugs, dosages, and administration intervals, but proper understanding of the location of the UTI is crucial in successful treatment of these challenging infections, especially when they involve the kidneys and/or prostate.
Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ocular Proptosis in Dogs and Cats
Proptosis, or traumatic forward displacement of the globe out of the orbit, is a serious ocular emergency that requires immediate attention to minimize discomfort and damage to the eye.
Gastroenterology
Diagnosing Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis can be difficult because clinical signs and results of diagnostic testing are often nonspecific. This article addresses the diagnostic approach to patients with signs suggestive of pancreatitis.
Dentistry
Current Concepts in Periodontal Disease
Patients with periodontal disease are exposed to oral bacteria in the systemic bloodstream daily, creating a state of chronic disease. Periodontal disease is not merely a dental problem; it is an initiator of more severe local and systemic consequences.
Dentistry
Tooth Extraction Complications in Dogs and Cats
One of the most commonly performed oral surgery procedures in general practice is exodontia, or tooth extraction. Completing extractions in a consistent, orderly manner will decrease the incidence of complications.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
First Aid/Temporary Immobilization of Limb Fractures With Bandages and Splints
In cases of traumatic fracture or luxation, temporary limb immobilization improves patient comfort, controls regional soft tissue swelling, and provides a protective covering for open wounds.
Endocrinology
Treating and Managing Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
With client commitment and appropriate veterinary care, dogs with DM—even those with other complicating diseases—can live a full and healthy life.
Integrative Medicine
Laser Therapy for Treatment of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats
PBMT is a valuable modality that can be used to treat a variety of joint conditions in dogs and cats.