Monitoring of systolic and diastolic blood pressure is an important part of overall patient assessment.

Behavioral problems are prevalent in our veterinary patients. The more common canine issues include separation anxiety, storm phobia, and aggression directed at people or other dogs.

Charlie, an 8-year-old neutered male toy poodle, was referred for a 2-day history of lethargy, anorexia, and severe hypoglycemia.

History. Clinical signs appeared 1 day after the dog received annual vaccinations. No dietary changes had been made or medications administered during the past year, and the owner reported no history of recent travel. The patient had a history of multiple episodes of acute colitis associated with various stressful events but had been treated successfully with conservative symptomatic medical management.

Onychectomy in cats is controversial both within and outside the veterinary community. Passionate concerns about welfare and ethics have created an environment where discussions about the procedure and its medical complications are often avoided. Few veterinary schools teach the procedure, and there is a comparative paucity of literature about technique and analgesia for it.