By Susan E. Fielder, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVP, Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, & Theresa E. Rizzi, DVM, Diplomate ACVP, Oklahoma State University
Microscopic examination of urine sediment should be included as part of a complete urinalysis.
By David Bruyette, DVM
Although beef/pork-derived protamine zinc (PZI) insulin has been used successfully for managing diabetic cats, the animal-derived product can be problematic due to cost and potential risk (although
By Kelson Danielson, DVM
Patellar fractures in cats are uncommon. The authors solicited cases of feline patellar fractures from veterinarians via a letter in The Veterinary Record.
By Heather Troyer, DVM
Cutaneous mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumor in dogs. They can behave in benign or very malignant ways, and are best treated by surgical excision with wide margins.
By Indu Mani, DVM, DSc (infectious disease)
This letter describes a case of presumptive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) transmitted from a patient to his dog.
By Karen A. Moriello, DVM
Reptiles are increasingly common pets.
By Heather Troyer, DVM
This retrospective study assessed the association between the administration of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (specifically benazepril hydrochloride) and the progression of dilated
By Angela Lennox, DVM
Six private practitioners specializing in exotic medicine gathered for a roundtable discussion on the effects of the economic recession on exotic pet practice.
By Jennifer Ginn, DVM
Pleural effusion has traditionally been classified as a transudate or exudate.
By Elizabeth Thomosky, DVM
For hospitalized cats, clinicians manage not only the presenting medical or surgical problem but also an equally challenging problem: inappetence.
By Kristine Burgess, DVM, MS
A high mortality rate from various cancers has been documented in an area of Italy (close to Naples), known as the “triangle of death,” where illegal waste dumping is a major concern.
By Indu Mani, DVM, DSc (infectious disease)
This study examined the rabies vaccination protocol for captive African elephants in U.S. zoos.
By Carly Jordon, PhD candidate (parasitology/cellular biology)
American canine hepatozoonosis (ACH) is a tick-borne parasitic disease of dogs that causes fever, lethargy, ocular discharge, neutrophilia, and periosteal bone proliferation.
By Karen A. Moriello, DVM
Staphylococci have been associated with several suppurative conditions in dogs, including otitis externa.
By The Editors
Avulsion of the gastrocnemius muscle in the dog is often the result of trauma.
By Dudley McCaw, DVM
Vaccine-associated sarcomas account for approximately 40% of all feline skin tumors.
By The Editors
Drops in human vaccination rates have led to a resurgence in preventable diseases in people.
By Heather Troyer, DVM
Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common endocrine diseases in geriatric cats.
By P. Jane Armstrong, DVM, MS, MBA
Systemic hypertension is common in cats and often occurs in conjunction with renal disease.
By Dudley McCaw, DVM
Vaccine-associated sarcomas account for approximately 40% of all feline skin tumors.
By Indu Mani, DVM, DSc (infectious disease)
This case report described a Babesia infection in a dog with no travel history to the endemic region. The dog was initially evaluated for lymphadenopathy and lymphadenomegaly.
Clinician's Brief
At the end of this past October, 21 veterinarians, accompanied by Drs. Doug Mader and Carol Walton, traveled to Churchill, Canada, which is known as the polar bear capital of the world.
By Susan Paterson, MA, VetMB, DVD, MRCVS, Diplomate ECVD Rutland House Veterinary Hospital, St. Helens, United Kingdom
Rolo, a 4-year-old Labrador retriever, was presented for recurrent bilateral otitis externa.
By Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Diplomate AVDC & AAPM Animal Emergency Center of Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Georgia Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, Orlando, Florida Florida Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Punta Gorda, Florida
By George E. Lees, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM; Brian R. Berridge, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP; & Rachel E. Cianciolo, VMD, Diplomate ACVP Texas A&M University
Several special stains—hematoxylin and eosin (H&E), periodic acid–Schiff (PAS), Masson’s trichrome, Jones methenamine silver (JMS), and Congo red—are routinely used for
By Colin F. Burrows BVetMed, PhD, FRCVS, Diplomate ACVIM
I was one of the first veterinary members of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and a regular attendee at its annual meeting—Digestive Disease Week.
Clinician's Brief
CARE OF PERMANENT TOOTH CROWN FRACTURES IN DOGS • Brett Beckman
By Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, Diplomate ACVB Veterinary Behavior Consultations, St. Louis, Missouri
It seems that some of my older canine patients are showing a variety of unusual behaviors—are some of these dogs senile?
By Ernie Ward, DVM Seaside Animal Care, Calabash, North Carolina
What are the current recommendations in regard to preanesthetic testing of patients?
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By Louisa Slingsby, PhD, BVSc, MRCVS, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Sandy, a 16-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat, was presented for routine vaccination. The owner mentioned that the cat was showing signs of aging.
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