Companion Animals & A Happier World

In a country with few veterinary specialists, Akasaka Animal Hospital boasts a boarded pathologist and imaging specialists as well as trainers and groomers.

Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Induced by inhalant, contact, and food allergens, canine atopic dermatitis requires individualized multimodal therapy and persistence.

Urinalysis Interpretation

Despite the valuable diagnostic information it provides, urinalysis is underused. Explore details about when and how to include it in a workup.

Canine Lymphoma

Lymphoma is treated with a variety of chemotherapeutic protocols, with CHOP-based regimens the standard. But new options are emerging.

The Case: Unwell Diabetic Cat After Boarding

A 12-year-old domestic short haired cat being treated for diabetes mellitus and for behavior issues presents emergently for lethargy, vomiting, and decreased appetite. What was the appropriate course of action for this case? 

Top 5 Topical Ocular Anti-Inflammatory & Analgesic Agents

Explore the ins and outs of topical ocular corticosteroids, NSAIDs, immunomodulators, opioids, and local anesthetics for controlling inflammation and pain.

Distichiasis

Not all dogs with distichiasis require therapeutic intervention, but some do. Take a closer look at its appearance and various treatments in these images.

Step-by-Step Cystotomy

This refresher guides you through positioning, location for entry, minimizing complications, and more when performing this common surgery.

Top 5 Anesthetic Complications

What are the best steps to preventing and addressing the most common complications in the anesthetized patient?

Sago Palm Toxicosis in Dogs

Learn to recognize and treat the potentially severe hepatic injury of sago palm toxicosis.

Clinician's Forum: Expert Views from a Roundtable on Atopic Dermatitis

From differentiating atopy from food and flea allergy to finding the treatment regimen that suits the individual patient, managing atopic dermatitis is an art. These experts impart their insights on how to achieve success.

Emergency Management of Urethral Obstruction in Male Cats

From stabilization through removal and beyond, these authors provide a thorough guide to emergency management of the male cat with urethral obstruction.