By Lisa Barber, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), Tufts University
A 12-year-old, neutered male domestic shorthair cat was presented for weakness, anorexia, and hiding.
By Carly Jordon, PhD candidate (parasitology)
To determine the accuracy of fecal flotation, this study compared the sensitivity of 2 methods used to identify several common intestinal parasites: Fecalyzer (vetoquinol.com) or Fecal Ova Float de
By Heather Troyer, DVM
This article evaluated variables that could affect emergency clinic caseload (month of year, day of week, time of day, day of the year, major holidays, Friday the 13th, full moon).
By Indu Mani, DVM, DSc (infectious disease)
This review discusses the major influenza A (H1N1) epidemics of the 20th century and examines the evolution of the virus over time.
By Michael Murray, DVM
An 18-month-old male albino leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) presented with a nonhealing, hyperpigmented, bleeding ulceration on its back of 2 months’ duration.
By P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA
Distinguishing dyspnea in cats caused by primary respiratory disease from that caused by congestive heart failure (CHF) is challenging.
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Infectious conjunctivitis is common in canine populations, but few viral causes have been consistently associated with this condition.
By Ron McLaughlin, DVM, DVSc
Dogs with complete cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture demonstrate clinically characteristic severe lameness; however, those with partial stability and only mild lameness are more diagnosticall
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This case report described nasal aspergillosis in 2 cats.
By Karen A. Moriello, DVM
Three species of canine Demodex mites have been described: D canis, an unnamed short-bodied Demodex mite, and D injai.
By Elizabeth Thomosky, DVM
Penetrating chest trauma and complications due to tension pneumothorax can lead to death if not rapidly detected.
By Heather Troyer, DVM
This article reviewed the cytologic and histopathologic characteristics of extruded Hansen type I intervertebral disk material taken from 45 dogs that underwent surgical decompression of the spinal
By Jan Dye, DVM, PhD
Upper respiratory tract disease (URTD) is a major cause of feline illness and death in shelters. In open-admission shelters, URTD is a major reason animals are chosen for euthanasia.
By Kristine Burgess, DVM, MS
Mechlorethamine, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisone (MOPP) is an effective, generally well-tolerated rescue protocol for canine lymphoma.
By Bernard Rollin, PhD Colorado State University
Scenario: All too often, companion animal practitioners are faced with a client who is unable to pay for a pet’s medical procedure, or an animal is brought to the practice th
By Stuart Clark-Price, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM & ACVA, University of Illinois
You have asked…What do I need to consider when formulating an anesthetic plan for an overweight patient?
By Cristina Perez Vera, DVM, & Sally Bissett, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVIM, North Carolina State University
By Thomas K. Graves, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM, University of Illinois
History. The dog had been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus 3 months previously; treatment with porcine lente insulin was begun at an initial dose of 2 U Q 12 H.
By Douglas Mader DVM, MS, Diplomate ABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)
Q. What do aging musicians and the NAVC Conference have in common?
A. They both ROCKED Orlando this past week.
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ANESTHESIA TIPS FOR THE OBESE PATIENT • Stuart Clark-Price
By CA Tony Buffington, DVM, PhD and Sarah E. Heath, BVSc, DipECVBM-CA, CCAB, MRCVS
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