Lactate in Clinical Practice

Use this quiz to review the use of lactate measurement to identify at-risk patients and assess severity of illness.

Quiz: Metastasis or No Metastasis: Radiography & Ultrasonography

Use this quiz to test your knowledge of metastatic lesions in the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Rough Anesthetic Recoveries

Anesthetic recovery is a critical time. Learn the most common causes, clinical signs, and suggested treatments for rough recoveries.

Top 5 Ways to Manage Patient Stress During Boarding or Hospitalization

Hospitalized and boarded dogs and cats can experience extreme stress. Learn 5 ways to help manage stress in these patients.

Sudden Onset of Fear & Panic in a Bernese Mountain Dog

A 9-month-old Bernese mountain dog is presented with fear and anxiety after falling out of a moving vehicle. Understand how these patients should be diagnosed and treated, as well as what happens if the owner cannot maintain care for their pet.

Quiz: Xenotransfusion in a Cat

Xenotransfusion can be a life-saving procedure. Take this case-based quiz to test your knowledge of the risks and benefits.

Emesis Induction

Dogs and cats may require emesis induction after oral exposure to toxins, but it is not always indicated and could be harmful. Use this algorithm to approach patients that may require emesis induction.

Coaptation Devices for Elbow Hygromas

Follow this step-by-step guide for making a simple device to relieve pressure near elbow hygromas, encourage wound healing and prevent future recurrences.

Top 5 Breed-Associated Biochemical Abnormalities

A patient’s breed should always be considered when interpreting serum chemistry profile results, as some breeds are predisposed to certain biochemical abnormalities.

Feline Aggression

Feline aggression is a common problem that can manifest toward humans and other cats and can have many sources, including fear, redirection, and arousal. Learn strategies for successfully treating this behavior problem.