February 2017

Use this comprehensive image gallery to review diagnostic imaging for urinary calculi in dogs and cats.

The response of staphylococcal bacteria to specific antimicrobials is commonly considered, but what if it’s complicated by a biofilm? Be prepared for a different approach.

The new class of isoxazoline compounds, including fluralaner, are proven effective against multiple external parasites. This trial evaluated whether scabies can be added to the list.

This plant-based antimicrobial compound can be effective against canine dental plaque bacteria. See how it compared to a traditional oral antiseptic and what it means for oral hygiene.

Surgical excision and biopsy may not tell the whole story of unclassified sarcomas. Adding immunohistochemistry can help identify the tissue of origin and provide important clinical information.

Mirtazapine has a wide range of effects and doses. Review of its use in cats revealed when adverse events were most likely to occur and how they can be avoided.

Noise-sensitive dogs and cats can be severely affected, but their sensitivities are commonly overlooked. Asking the right questions and properly equipping owners can help make life better for these pets.

A simple proven way to make veterinary teams more efficient and improve patient care? Checklists.

Pimobendan was evaluated for use in preclinical dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. Will the results impact your patients?

Whether you’ve seen hundreds of ferrets in practice or are just thinking about adding these patients to your repertoire, you may benefit from this concise review of their most common medical problems.

The shallow orbits, short noses, and flat faces of brachycephalic breeds don’t offer much ocular protection. Keep an eye out for these 5 ophthalmologic problems.

Solving feline house soiling requires a thorough examination of the patient and the home environment. Start by considering these common reasons that cats miss the litter box.

Could a dog’s house soiling be caused by  house-training failure, a medical problem, or a behavior issue? Get to the bottom of canine house soiling by ruling out these scenarios.

A careful diet history proved to be a valuable tool in this complicated case. Read how a change in diet diminished this golden retriever's GI and skin signs.

Craniomandibular osteopathy can cause bone proliferation so severe that patients cannot eat. Refresh your knowledge of this idiopathic condition, including prognosis and treatment.

Certain dogs are more prone to zinc-responsive dermatosis. Get expert tips for diagnosing and treating the two most common clinical syndromes.

When used correctly, drains can help minimize fluid accumulation in wounds. Avoid pitfalls—use this illustrated guide to drain placement and management

A young bulldog is presented for significant incoordination in all 4 limbs. Could metronidazole prescribed months ago be part of the problem?