Exceptional Care to the Very End

This state-of-the-art practice operates where animal welfare is legislated but neither continuing education nor clinic certification are standards.

Surgical Drains for Wound Management

Surgical drains play an important role in wound management. Review passive and active drainage systems and discover how to create an active drainage system using a butterfly catheter.

Progressive Head Muscle Atrophy in a Dog

A 9-year-old castrated golden retriever presented with a 9-month history of worsening muscle atrophy of the right side of the head.

The Case: Splenic Mass(es)

An 8-year-old neutered male German shepherd was presented with a chief complaint of lethargy. He had been eating and drinking well and his owners had noticed no abnormalities, but he returned from an excursion outdoors and was unable to get comfortable. What was the appropriate course of action for this case? 

Quiz: Zoonotic Diseases

This self-quiz covers transmission routes and risks associated with human exposure to several zoonotic diseases commonly linked to pets.

Exercise Intolerance & Chronic Cough in a Geriatric Dog

Given this dogs breed and age, which from among the differentials is the likely cause of his dyspnea, cough, and exercise intolerance?

Top 5 Topical Dermatologic Therapies

Pyoderma, atopy, otitis, seborrhea, and fungal infection: which topical is a good choice for each?

Oclacitinib

Oclacitinib inhibits proinflammatory and proallergic cytokines and thus may be useful in treating allergic and atopic dermatitis in dogs.

Inflammation: The Role of Hyperimmune Milk Factor (HIMF)

Managing inflammation before it permanently damages tissues is essential to maintaining patient health. 

Laryngeal Paralysis Surgery

For the experienced surgeon: the author describes how to permanently open the rima glottidis to allow better air movement in cases of laryngeal paralysis.

Canine Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

From Schirmer and tear-film break-up time tests, through medical & surgical options, this expert explores KCS management.

Laryngeal Paralysis Diagnosis

An expert describes in step-by-step detail how to diagnose laryngeal paralysis, complete with owner discussion pointers.

Loss of Balance in a Geriatric Dog: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Among tips provided are the examination findings/clinical signs of peripheral versus central vestibular disease and the different disease processes.

Glucocorticoids

From prednisone / prednisolone / methylprednisolone to budesonide and injectables, glucocorticoids have far-reaching effects, beneficial and adverse.

Top 5 Peripheral Cranial Nerve Lesions in Dogs & Cats

Whatever the cause of peripheral cranial nerve lesions, advanced imaging is required for diagnosis.

Interpretation of Parathyroid Abnormalities

Parathyroid disease in dogs and cats can cause a variety of laboratory abnormalities. Review the most likely abnormalities in common parathyroid disease conditions.

Canine Urohydropropulsion

Not all cystic calculi require surgical removal. Watch this video of urohydropropulsion performed in a 6-year-old female Akita for tips on this less-invasive procedure.

Keratomalacia in the Dog and Cat

Keratomalacia (“melting cornea”) is a true ocular emergency of dogs and cats.