Tips for evaluating aging petsMay 27, 2024The science of gerontology is young in veterinary medicine, but one of its important aspects involving assessment and care for older animals is the newly emerging concept of frailty.
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Dialysis treatment saves two dogs from suspected pain med ingestionMay 24, 2024Vizsla siblings, Mia and Kodak, were reported by their owners to have possibly ingested naproxen tablets, a pain reliever potentially lethal to pets
A One Health approach to allergy treatmentMay 23, 2024Our decision process in managing dermatological manifestations of allergies (and other skin conditions) must include environmental concerns and human and pet health interests.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveExamining brain diseases in French bulldogsMay 23, 2024This article is the second of a two-part series detailing neurologic diseases in French bulldogs. Of the various conditions that can cause encephalopathies in dogs, those seen in higher frequencies in French bulldogs include otitis media-interna and resultant otogenic meningoencephalitis, meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology, and high-grade gliomas.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFeline Ophthalmology 101: Taking the Mystery out of Common Ocular DiseasesMay 22, 2024In this session: Melissa Kubai, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, addresses common feline ocular diseases including identifying, diagnosing, and treating conditions that are unique to cats. This will aid your practice and clients in effective treatments of challenging ocular conditions afflicting their beloved pets.
Providing answers using ultrasoundMay 22, 2024A trend toward efficiency that can be found in the development of ultrasound has been with the introduction of handheld and highly portable ultrasound units.
Is pain to blame for behavior changes?May 21, 2024A chronic pain diagnosis can often be the key to shedding light on a serious lifestyle behavioral problem a pet may be experiencing at home.
Managing cranial cruciate ligament tears in dogs and cats with skin diseaseMay 21, 2024Due to the increasing number of drug-resistant bacteria and the lack of evidence-based support for postoperative prophylactic antibiotic use, it is important to carefully evaluate the skin prior to surgery.
A step-by-step guide to surgical extraction of the maxillary fourth premolarMay 19, 2024Follow these step-by-step instructions to help minimize complications in extraction of firmly rooted maxillary fourth premolars.
Ophthalmology focus of upcoming hands-on training program by NAVCMay 17, 2024The 23rd annual NAVC Institute, happening on May 20 to 24 in Orlando, Fla., will also offer other education tracks, including orthopedic surgery, small animal ultrasound, and strategic leadership
