By Tara C. Anderson, DVM, MPH, PhD & P. Cynda Crawford, DVM, PhD, University of Florida

Canine influenza virus subtype H3N8 (H3N8 CIV) is a highly contagious respiratory pathogen.

By Bonnie Grambow Campbell, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS, Washington State University

Degloving and shearing (ie, deep degloving) injuries typically occur when an animal is pushed or dragged by a moving vehicle.^1-4 The distal limbs are affected more frequently than other

Anesthetic Options for Short-Duration Procedures

By Lysa Posner, DVM, Diplomate ACVA North Carolina State University

You have asked...

What anesthetic protocols can I use for procedures that take about 15 minutes?

The expert says…

Detection & Treatment of Pneumothorax

By Anthony Johnson, DVM, Diplomate ACVECC Purdue University Veterinary Information Network

Pneumothorax, the accumulation of free air in the thoracic cavity, specifically between the lung and the thoracic wall, is most often a result of blunt trauma (eg, vehicular trauma).

Canine Hip Dysplasia Part 1

By Wendy Baltzer, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVS Oregon State University

This first of 2 articles covers the genetic implications, signalment, pathophysiology, and diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia; part 2 will address surgical and medical protocols, follow-up, and

Alternative Anticonvulsants for Dogs & Cats

By John H. Rossmeisl, Jr., DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Small Animal & Neurology), Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Epilepsy is a commonly encountered condition in small animal practice.

One Health Initiative: Looking Ahead

By Indu Mani, DVM, DSc

Here's how I found out the importance of One Health:

The Competitive Edge

By Mark Smith, VMD, Diplomate ACVS & AVDC, Colin F. Burrows, BVetMed, PhD, Hon FRDVS, Diplomate ACVIM

"If you don't care if you win, why keep score?" - Mike Ditka, Super Bowl winning coach

Does your clinic perform surgical operations on weekends?

Clinician's Brief

* Yes * No * For emergency cases only

Retrovirus Vaccination: A Look at Some of the Issues

By Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, Diplomate ECVIM, MRCVS Veterinary Scientific Advisor International Society for Feline Medicine Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.

Lame Male Cats

Clinician's Brief

Although femoral head and neck fractures from trauma are common, they can also occur spontaneously in young, obese, neutered male cats.

Otitis in a Rabbit

Clinician's Brief

A 7-year-old rabbit was presented for scratching the right ear. Examination was consistent with otitis externa.

Accuracy in Feline Urinalysis

Clinician's Brief

In cats, urinary sediment examinations and urine cultures often yield discordant results.

Phacoemulsification in Dogs

Clinician's Brief

The primary goal of phacoemulsification is restoration or preservation of vision.

Capsules: 2011 AVMA & AAVP

Clinician's Brief

This sample collection of proceedings from the 2011 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Annual Convention and the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) Annual Mee

Adiponectin & Type 2 Diabetes in Dogs and Humans

Clinician's Brief

This capsule is part of Clinician's Brief coverage of the One Health Initiative

Allergies: Good Reason to Own a Pet?

Clinician's Brief

This capsule is part of Clinician's Brief coverage of the One Health Initiative

Preventing Ocular Toxocariasis in Humans

Clinician's Brief

This capsule is part of Clinician's Brief coverage of the One Health Initiative

Disease & Shelter Adoption

Clinician's Brief

Investigators reviewed medical records of puppies and kittens, ages 6 to 26 weeks, from a metropolitan animal shelter to determine what medical risk factors delayed veterinary approval for adoption

Amlodipine & Acute Kidney Injury in Dogs

Clinician's Brief

A retrospective study described systemic hypertension (SHT) in dogs with acute kidney injury (AKI) and the efficacy of amlodipine besylate for its treatment.

Optimizing Parenteral Nutrition Success

Clinician's Brief

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is used when dogs and cats are unable to consume or tolerate adequate enteral nutrients.

Teaching Dogs: Cooperative versus Competitive Training

Clinician's Brief

Dogs are skilled at using both visual and auditory cues when asked to perform various tasks, but to what extent can dogs draw conclusions regarding the motive behind human gestures?

Feline Retroviruses: More Prevalent in Canada Than U.S.?

Clinician's Brief

The infectious retroviruses feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) may affect any organ in cats; both can lead to lymphoma, blood dyscrasias, ocular disease, and secon

IMHA: Which Regimen Works Best

Clinician's Brief

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a type II autoimmune response directed at antigens expressed on the surface of red blood cells.

Double-Balloon Endoscopy

Clinician's Brief

This case report describes double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) in a 3-year-old English setter with a 6-week history of intermittent small intestinal diarrhea.

Animal Cruelty: Establishing Burden of Proof

Clinician's Brief

This second of two articles on the fundamentals of forensic veterinary medicine describes the protocol for investigating and reporting cases in which abused animals have died or been euthanized.

Helminth Zoonoses in Europe & US

Clinician's Brief

Pet dogs and cats play an important role in the transmission of zoonotic helminths worldwide.

Presurgery Hand Asepsis

Clinician's Brief

Surgical site infections are the most common source of nosocomial infections. The use of gloves decreases this risk, but glove perforation is common.