February 2014

Lethargy & GI Distress in a Puppy

Bandit, a castrated Yorkshire terrier (8 months of age), was presented on emergency with a 2-day history of lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The Secrets to Feline Weight Loss

Although obesity management can be challenging in any pet, feline weight loss presents unique challenges for the veterinary team.

The Case: Gastroenteritis or Something Else?

A 7-year-old Lhasa apso crossbreed is treated for suspected gastroenteritis. The day after the dog was released, a possible foreign body was visible on radiographs. What went wrong?

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

FIP, fatal once signs develop, is best approached with a concrete understanding of signalment, signs, diagnostic techniques, and management protocols.

Esophagostomy Feeding Tubes

Advantages and disadvantages of this mode of feeding are described, as are appropriate foods and step-by-step techniques for placing esophagostomy tubes.

Fiber-Responsive Diarrhea

How do you nutritionally manage a patient with fiber-responsive diarrhea? An expert outlines an approach for prescribing the right diet.

Nerve Blocks for Oral Surgery in Cats

This step-by-step describes three types of nerve blocks used for oral surgery in cats.

Canine Environmental Enrichment

Environmental enrichment can be easy for clients to implement and can positively affect patient quality of life and many problematic behaviors.

Vulvar Discharge in a Puppy

An apparently healthy puppy was presented with mucoid vulvar discharge. What’s your diagnosis?

Top 5 Clinical Consequences of Obesity

Being overweight puts dogs and cats at an increased risk for many serious health problems. An expert describes five common consequences of obesity.

Unconventional Diets

Misconceptions abound regarding pet foods and feeding practices. This approach can help veterinarians advise clients who inquire about unconventional diets.

Wildlife Presentation for the General Practitioner

Wildlife interventions should be guided by law, knowledge about the specific species, and ability to provide proper restraint, housing, and nutrition.

To Cut or Not To Cut: Lameness in a Labradoodle

A 14-month-old castrated Labradoodle presented with 4 weeks’ duration of left thoracic limb lameness. Radiographs showed subtle subchondral lucencies. Should this dog go to surgery?

February 2014

Lethargy & GI Distress in a Puppy

The Secrets to Feline Weight Loss

Lethargy & GI Distress in a Puppy

The Secrets to Feline Weight Loss

The Case: Gastroenteritis or Something Else?

Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Esophagostomy Feeding Tubes

Fiber-Responsive Diarrhea

Nerve Blocks for Oral Surgery in Cats

Canine Environmental Enrichment

Vulvar Discharge in a Puppy

Top 5 Clinical Consequences of Obesity

Unconventional Diets

Wildlife Presentation for the General Practitioner

To Cut or Not To Cut: Lameness in a Labradoodle

Herbal Approach to Antibacterial-Resistant Infections

Renal Tubulopathy from Jerky Treats

Detecting Hearing Loss in Dogs with Chronic Otitis

Intermittent Doxorubicin Administration for Lymphoma

Addressing Destructive Feline Scratching Behavior

Research Note: Effect of Tick Infection on Tick Immunity

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Identification with Indocyanine Green

Preadoption Counseling to Prevent Separation Anxiety

Oclacitinib for Pruritic Control

2013 SEVC Symposium Capsules

Combination Therapies for Protein-Losing Enteropathy: Which is Best?

Intraarticular Injections of Platelets for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

Is Spironolactone Safe in Dogs with Cardiac Disease?

Acupuncture & De-qi in Small Animal Patients

Allergy Test Options for Cats

Cardiac Troponin-I as a Biomarker

Research Note: Heritability of Cherry Eye in Dogs

Shock Index: A Simple & Straightforward Evaluation

Abdominal Ultrasonography & Osteosarcoma Diagnosis

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