Offering Options to Clients: Good or Bad Idea?

Should veterinarians offer options to clients, or does it create confusion? Two experts debate. 

To Cut or Not to Cut: Respiratory Noise in a Dog

A 3-year-old spayed female German shepherd presented for 6-months of progressive, intermittent respiratory noise.

The 90-90 Flexion Bandage

When following open stabilization of femoral fractures, the 90-90 flexion bandage may decrease the occurrence of quadriceps contracture.

Lameness in Dogs

A complete history and thorough orthopedic examination (including specific techniques) can help localize the lameness and determine further diagnostics. 

Canine Melanoma Vaccine

The canine melanoma vaccine appears to be safe and effective when used conjunctively with other therapies, making knowledge of this novel treatment’s advantages and disadvantages important.

Treating Canine Osteoarthritis

Evaluating lameness and radiographs allow for diagnosis of canine osteoarthritis, and tailoring treatment to remove underlying joint pathology is critical for success.

Handling Potential Rabies Exposure

A dog with no vaccination history bit a veterinary technician, who became concerned about potential risk for rabies. How should the potential exposure be addressed?

Canine Perioral Dermatitis

Understanding potential causes, clinical signs, and types of infections is crucial when diagnosing and treating canine perioral dermatitis.

Perioral Dermatitis in Dogs

Perioral dermatitis stems from a wide range of causes. Narrow the diagnostic differentials with straight-forward questions.

Shockwave Therapy as a Treatment Option

As part of physical rehabilitation, extracorporeal shockwave therapy may support bone, tendon and ligament healing; osteoarthritis treatment; and healing of chronic wounds.

The Case: Metaldehyde Intoxication

Two dogs ingest 3 pounds of snail bait. One dies; the other exhibits mild tremors and suffers a seizure after initial treatment. What went wrong?

Surgeon's Corner: Forelimb Amputation

In this exclusive video, Dr. Howard Seim demonstrates a technique for performing forelimb amputation.