Reduced Fertility & Epididymitis in a Dog

Among the causes of canine epididymitis is Brucella canis. Is it the cause in this 4.5-year-old terrier?

Bacterial Pneumonia

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a well-known cause of pneumonia. What other common pathogens can cause this disease, and how should it be managed? 

Dexmedetomidine & Atipamezole

This dynamic duo offers utility in healthy dogs and cats requiring sedation, muscle relaxation, and analgesia—and its reversibility.

Quiz: AAFP Vaccination Guidelines for Household Cats

This quiz focuses on key concepts regarding vaccination protocols as recommended for household cats.

Medical Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection

Wouldn't it be great if we could prevent recurrent urinary tract infections? This article addresses some possible solutions.

Regenerative Therapy for Canine Myocardial Disease

Using stem cells and gene replacement therapy to restore heart function has shown encouraging results, but many questions remain.

Surgical Laser Basics: 5 Tips for the Novice User

New to your surgical laser? This article and video highlight important concepts and advice for success when using CO₂ surgical lasers

Panosteitis

What could cause acute onset lameness in a large male dog less than a year old? Panosteitis may be the problem. Look first to the lameness, then to the radiographic findings.

The Ehmer Sling in Canine Orthopedic Surgery

This guide to case selection and hip reduction is coupled with a step-by-step visual instruction on how to apply an Ehmer sling.

Cerebral Infarction

Identifying underlying condition(s) at play is key to managing cerebral infarction as there is no specific treatment and thrombolytics are controversial.

Heart Murmurs in Dogs

Localizing and characterizing a heart murmur are important steps in determining the underlying cause. Use this algorithm to identify the likely cause of a heart murmur, and the steps required to confirm that diagnosis.

Growling in Dogs

Attempting to eliminate growling from a dog’s behavioral repertoire may be a bad idea. Here’s why.

Feline Plasma Cell Pododermatitis

Feline plasma cell pododermatitis has a generally pathognomonic gross appearance, as shown in these images.

Oron Veterinary Centers: All About Good Medicine

Two sister clinics in Israel offer the best in diagnostics but rely heavily instead on history taking and examination in providing “enhanced” services. 

The Case: 5-Fluorouracil Toxicity

Due to the extreme toxicity of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), the outcome of this case is, unfortunately, relatively unsurprising.