Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs Fed Nontraditional vs Traditional Diets

The exact etiology of diet-associated DCM remains frustratingly unclear. A new prospective study compared dogs fed traditional and nontraditional diets to shed additional light on what a diet change can do for patients with DCM.

Prognosis of Dogs Presented with Hyperbilirubinemia

The exact etiology of diet-associated DCM remains frustratingly unclear. A new prospective study compared dogs fed traditional and nontraditional diets to shed additional light on what a diet change can do for patients with DCM.

Prognosis in Dogs with Caudal Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Extrusions

Caudal lumbar IVDD can cause urinary and fecal incontinence, potentially disrupting human–animal bond. Researchers asked what factors have the most influence on prognosis.

Evaluating Euthanasia Decision-Making Using Veterinary Patient Medical Records

Euthanasia discussions happen every day in veterinary medicine, but their emotional nature means they can be hard to document and evaluate. This study reviewed electronic medical records to determine what clients and clinicians shared in conversations about delaying euthanasia.

Communicating Health Information to Pet Owners

Clients want to better understand their pet’s health, but don’t always get the information they need. A new study used focus groups and examination room recordings to discover the divide between what clinicians say and pet owners hear.

Cat Owners’ Perception of Stress in the Clinic

Reducing client anxiety over veterinary visits can have a positive impact on how they perceive your care. Results of a recent survey show what techniques leave the best impression.

Trazodone & Veterinary Examination Stress in Dogs

Reducing patient stress during veterinary visits supports the patient, the client, and the overall clinical experience. Discover the impact pre-exam trazodone made on stress markers in dogs.

Congenital Sensorineural Deafness in Purebred White Cats

A link has been documented between a white coat and blue eyes with congenital deafness in cats, but the genetics still aren’t fully understood. Researchers sought to clarify which factors put all-white cats at greater risk for abnormal hearing.

Risk for Alveolar Echinococcosis in Dog Owners

Alveolar echinococcus is a serious disease in humans caused by the zoonotic tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis. Researchers surveyed dog owners in Germany to see what lifestyle changes and preventive measures can be taken to reduce exposure risk.

GI Perforation Following NSAID Administration in Dogs

NSAIDs are some of the most commonly prescribed analgesics in veterinary medicine, but they come with risks. Researchers evaluated one serious adverse effect—gastric perforation—for association with specific NSAIDs.