Oronasal Fistulae at a Glance

This image gallery illustrates a variety of clinical presentations of oronasal fistulae and their surgical management in canine, feline, and pediatric patients.

To Cut or Not To Cut: Vomiting in a Wheaten Terrier

A 4-year-old spayed soft-coated wheaten terrier presented with 2-day duration of vomiting and inappetence. Should this dog go to surgery?

Animal Hoarding: An Interview with Dr. Jyothi Robertson

In animal hoarding situations, what a veterinarian sees may be just the tip of the iceberg.

Addressing Animal Sexual Abuse

Use this algorithm to address suspected sexual abuse in patients.

Polyuria & Polydipsia in a Dog with a Perianal Mass

A 10-year-old miniature schnauzer presented with a 4-month history of polyuria and polydipsia, but test results were contradictory.

Recognition & Management of Animal Sexual Abuse

How should practitioners approach suspected sexual abuse cases? Proper steps and a course of action are outlined.

The Case: Acute Respiratory Distress

A 10-year-old bulldog presented for acute dyspnea—but what appeared to be a typical presentation of brachycephalic syndrome turned out to be something else. What was the unique diagnosis?

Urolithiasis

Nephroliths, ureteroliths, cystoliths, and urethral uroliths have various potential management options causes, compositions, and clinical signs.

Territorial Aggression in Dogs

When clients complain about territorial aggression in their dog, it is important to consider potential medical and behavioral diagnoses.

Feline Heartworm Infection

Understanding the pathophysiology, diagnostic techniques, and management protocols for heartworm disease in cats—often fatal—is critical for prognosis.

Recurrent Giardia Infection in a Dog

A difficult case of giardiasis is used to demonstrate how to achieve resolution from among various strategies.

Physaloptera spp Infection in a Cat

The appearance, intermediate hosts, associated clinical signs, and treatment of Physaloptera spp infection are described.

Blindness: A Diagnostic Outline

A thorough history and ophthalmic examination are important first steps in determining what causes blindness in veterinary patients.  

Small Intestinal Diarrhea in a Wheaten Terrier

An 8-year-old soft-coated wheaten terrier presenting chronic diarrhea accompanied by weight loss, poor appetite, and distended abdomen. What is your diagnosis?

Acupuncture: History & Application

Acupuncture is increasingly common in veterinary practice; however, despite its vast history, the best approaches for its practice in veterinary medicine are still debated.