Spontaneous Abdominal Effusion Associated with Presumed Anaphylaxis in Dogs

Is it spontaneous hemoperitoneum—or anaphylaxis? Get practical tips pulled from peer-reviewed study findings on the occurrence of spontaneous abdominal effusion associated with anaphylaxis in dogs.

Plasma Transfusion in Dogs

Plasma transfusion reactions are poorly characterized in veterinary medicine. Explore the results of a study that examined these reactions in dogs.

Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasonography for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Contusions

Diagnosing pulmonary contusions after vehicular trauma may be tricky thanks to potentially subtle clinical signs and delayed onset of radiographic changes. Explore the possibility of rapid, bedside diagnosis with point-of-care ultrasonography.

Treatment of Allergic Reactions in Dogs: Are Glucocorticoids Necessary?

Treatment for allergic reactions often includes antihistamines and glucocorticoids. Is the addition of corticosteroids necessary?

Decompressive Cystocentesis in Cats with Urethral Obstruction

Prolonged urethral obstruction in cats can lead to postrenal azotemia and other complications. Discover what this study found when evaluating decompressive cystocentesis as a means to facilitate urethral catheterization.

Fresh Frozen Plasma Use in Cats

Guidelines for use of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in cats do not exist. Learn when FFP might be most appropriate based on results of this retrospective study.

Ins & Outs of Intussusception in Dogs

Intestinal intussusception is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening disorder. Explore the results of this study that evaluated perioperative characteristics and outcomes in dogs.

Anaphylactic Hemoperitoneum in Dogs

Hemoperitoneum is a rare but documented complication of anaphylaxis in dogs. Make sure you are aware of the associated clinical signs and possible treatments.

Hyperimmune Plasma for Dogs with Parvoviral Enteritis

The goal of passive immunization is to provide sufficient antibodies to fight disease before the recipient’s body makes its own antibodies. Does this approach hold promise in the treatment of canine parvovirus?

Staged Treatment of Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) in Dogs

Immediate laparotomy after decompression may not always be possible in GDV patients. Examine the findings of this study that looked at patient outcomes when laparotomy was delayed.