A guide on treating canine urinary obstructionSeptember 19, 2023Urinary obstruction in our canine patients is not as common as their feline counterparts, but is still considered a life-threatening emergency and should be treated with urgency.
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Nixing 'compounded' medication problemsSeptember 18, 2023With the growth of 503B-manufactured veterinary drugs, there has been an increase in the number of compounded medications available in a range of “standard” dosage offerings appropriate for animal use.
Tips for sourcing full-text online articlesSeptember 15, 2023Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) requires finding published evidence. Fortunately, there are some solid techniques that can help you find many full-text articles online even when you are not affiliated with an institution.
This is not your typical tonsillar SCCSeptember 14, 2023Dr. John Lewis recently saw a case that was a good reminder of the varying appearances of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Tackling pet obesity requires team effortSeptember 8, 2023In a 2022 Association for Pet Obesity Prevention survey, 59 percent of dogs and 61 percent of cats were classified as overweight or obese.
Canine vaccine hesitancy prevalent among U.S. dog owners, study findsSeptember 5, 2023More than 50 percent of dog owners in America have expressed some level of skepticism about vaccinating their pets—including for anti-rabies.
Practical home dental care for dogs and catsAugust 31, 2023Dynamically choosing dental prevention cooperatively with the pet owner will best serve our patients, using all the tools available for each client education interaction.
What to question about supplementsAugust 31, 2023In 2020, the global veterinary dietary supplements market size swelled to $1.6 billion. The top conditions targeted for animals include joint health, liver health, immune function, and digestion.
Approaching pets with behavior issuesAugust 30, 2023Growing awareness among both veterinarians and pet owners about the importance of treating behavioral issues in pets, a better understanding of the root causes of undesirable behaviors, and a comprehensive approach to treating them are resulting in more companion animals being successfully treated.
Old and new thoughts on infection controlAugust 29, 2023Surgical site infections (SSIs) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as: superficial incisional (less than 30 days), deep incisional (30 days to 12 months), or organ space (30 days to 12 months).
