Emergency Cases Quiz

This self-quiz reviews 7 different emergency presentations and their associated diagnostics and treatments.

Vestibular Disease: 3 Case Studies

The following three cases illustrate some common, and not-so-common, neurologic presentations of animals with vestibular disease.

The Jumpy Pug: A Case of Medication Interaction

Harley, a spayed pug (12 years of age) weighing 9.6 kg, presented on emergency for an acute onset of restlessness and hyperexcitability, a tremoring episode, and polyuria/polydipsia of several days’ duration.

Heart Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment

As there is no ideal treatment protocol for heart disease, this expert’s outline of her approach to diagnosis, staging, and treatment provides welcome guidance for practitioners.

Environmental Enrichment for Small Mammals

Catering to the natural behaviors of small mammals through social, physical, nutritional, sensory, and occupational enrichment can provide mental stimulation and prevent behavioral problems.

Acute Onset of Tetraparesis in a Dog

Lameness, seizure, hyperesthesia, mental dullness, absence of conscious proprioception, and hopping: What are the differentials and appropriate diagnostics?

Management of Potassium Disorders

Consider this expert protocol for treating hyperkalemia, in addition to detailed guidance for parenteral potassium supplementation for the hypokalemic patient.

Occlusal Issues

Addressing a patient’s malocclusion can significantly improve its quality of life. What are the most common occlusal issues in dogs and cats, and how are they treated?   .

Ovariohysterectomy vs Ovariectomy

Is one approach to spaying—ovariohysterectomy or ovariectomy—better than the other? Advantages and disadvantages of both procedures are described.

Top 5 Emergencies Requiring Anesthesia

Every emergency case requires a different anesthetic protocol. Two experts describe recommended anesthetics for 5 common emergencies in dogs and cats.

Anal Sacculectomy in Cats

Review a simple technique to make the anal sac easy to identify, and explore the complete sacculectomy procedure step-by–step.