Urine Crystals in Dogs & Cats

Crystalluria is not typically of clinical significance and is often not associated with urolithiasis, but the presence of abnormal crystals may indicate disease.

Feline Tooth Resorption—Extraction of Retained Premolar Root

Some experts believe there are 2 distinct patterns of root resorption, each treated differently. Therefore, dental radiographs are crucial for diagnosis.

Chronic Otitis Externa

Rolo, a 4-year-old Labrador retriever, was presented for recurrent bilateral otitis externa.

Care of Permanent Tooth Crown Fractures in Dogs

Rolo, a 4-year-old Labrador retriever, was presented for recurrent bilateral otitis externa.

Gingival Hyperplasia

Because gingival hyperplasia denotes a specific histologic diagnosis, clinicians must rule out other causes of gingival enlargement with biopsies of affected tissues.²

Renal Biopsy Stains

Tissue sections should be thinner (2–3 microns thick instead of 5–6 microns thick) than those for other common histopathologic evaluations.

Cognitive Function in Older Dogs

Older dogs can suffer from a change in cognitive function that manifests as changes in their behavior.

Preanesthetic Testing in Private Practice

Older dogs can suffer from a change in cognitive function that manifests as changes in their behavior.

The Creaky Old Cat

Sandy, a 16-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat, was presented for routine vaccination. The owner mentioned that the cat was showing signs of aging.