May 2010

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Dogs

Respiratory Distress in a Lovebird

A 5-year-old female lovebird presents for evaluation of labored breathing. The bird had been breathing heavily for 5 days prior to presentation.

Analgesia for Declaw Patients

Understanding how pain is transmitted and perceived is necessary to design an effective protocol to attenuate pain.

What to Do With a Positive Lyme Test Result

You asked...What should I do when a patient has a positive result on a Lyme serologic test?

Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy

Laparoscopic liver biopsies are relatively short procedures, and general anesthesia is usually recommended.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a lymphoid malignancy that affects dogs of all ages and of either sex; large-breed dogs may be overrepresented.

The Rational Use of Screening Tests in Senior Wellness Programs

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a lymphoid malignancy that affects dogs of all ages and of either sex; large-breed dogs may be overrepresented.

Progressive Nonseasonal Pruritus in a Young Dog

A 2-year-old neutered male Parson Russell terrier was presented for a 1-year history of slowly progressive, nonseasonal pruritus.

Imaging of Myxomatous Valvular Disease

Myxomatous valvular degeneration (MVD) or endocardiosis is the most common acquired heart disease in dogs.