Fanconi Syndrome: A Review

Dogs with congenital or acquired Fanconi syndrome can have normal lifespans with proper treatment; prognosis is dependent on identification of underlying cause(s) and development of renal failure.

Image Gallery: Cataracts

Cataracts, commonly identified on physical examination, have diverse etiologies and clinical presentations. View this gallery to see various cataracts in cats and dogs.This slide series is courtesy of both Daniel Binder and Ian Herring at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

To Cut or Not To Cut: Foreign Body in a Dog?

An 8-year-old Dachshund presents with a history of vomiting and anorexia of 12 hours' duration.

GI Roundtable: Current Approaches to Vomiting in Cats and Puppies

In this discussion, a panel of experts considers the most common conditions that cause acute and chronic vomiting and the role of antiemetic therapy in overall management.

Feline Hyperthyroidism

This overview discusses diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up strategies for feline hyperthyroidism.

Anesthesia for Adrenal Gland Disease

You have asked… What are the suggested protocols for anesthetizing patients with either hypoadrenocorticism or hyperadrenocorticism? An expert answers.

Steps to Classifying Body Cavity Effusions

View this staff handout Steps to Classifying Body Cavity Effusions.

Body Cavity Effusions: Two Case Studies

Two case studies demonstrate how additional information can be gleaned through cytologic analysis and classification of body cavity effusion.

Collapse

This algorithm outlines an approach for diagnosing a collapsed patient.

How Local Antimicrobials Can Help Manage Periodontal Disease

When used correctly, there are several advantages of locally applied antimicrobials in patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease.

Surgical Removal of Feline Inflammatory Polyps

Feline inflammatory polyp removal can be performed either via traction removal or ventral bulla osteotomy, as determined by polyp location and the needs of the individual patient or clients.

Infectious Respiratory Disease in a Dog

A 4-year-old goldendoodle was referred with progressive cough of approximately 1-week duration. Oxygen was initiated, but respiratory effort remained high. What’s the next step?

Canine Diabetes Mellitus

This article provides an indepth overview of signalment, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of canine diabetes mellitus.

Diagnose & Treat Canine Hypothyroidism

This review of canine hyperthyroidism outlines the causes, signs, diagnostics, and treatment options.