The Case: Simple Mass Removal

A 14-year-old mixed-breed dog with no significant history is euthanized after undergoing two surgeries for a soft mass on the shoulder. What went wrong?

Better Never Bitten

It is important to remember that dogs’ native language is different from our own. What can we do to ensure that our children, ourselves, and our pets are safe?

It's Tick Time

There are a lot of misconceptions about the best way to remove ticks.

Canine Heart Murmur

What should you do if your canine patients have a murmur but appear otherwise healthy. An expert answers.

When T4 Values are Normal

Socks, a 15-year-old, castrated, domestic shorthaired cat, presented for anorexia, vomiting, and weight loss.

Teaching Clients About Safety with Dogs

Canine aggression is the most common reason for relinquishment of dogs to shelters and, although numbers have not been reported, for behavior-related euthanasia.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs

Canine aggression is the most common reason for relinquishment of dogs to shelters and, although numbers have not been reported, for behavior-related euthanasia.

Hypertension

Canine aggression is the most common reason for relinquishment of dogs to shelters and, although numbers have not been reported, for behavior-related euthanasia.

When Tick Populations are Out of Control

Tick control should be done year-round, as different tick species are active at different times of the year.

Treatment of Demodicosis in Dogs & Cats

This article is the second of two articles on demodicosis in dogs and cats. It addresses treatment, including medications, follow-up, complications, and prognosis.