Old challenges and new opportunities in treating feline lymphomaFebruary 8, 2022Lymphoma is the most common malignancy in cats and can cause a variety of clinical signs, depending on the site affected and extent of disease.
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Six facts you need to know about hyperthyroidismNovember 4, 2021There are several important things a practitioner needs to know about hyperthyroidism (HT) before treatment is chosen and begun.
Generic bacterial infection treatment OKed by FDASeptember 9, 2021A generic oral suspension used for treating bacterial infections in companion animals has received the green light from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Nutritional influences in dermatological disordersAugust 10, 2021The skin is an important immune organ with functions including a barrier against foreign antigens, immunoregulation, vitamin D production, thermoregulation, nutrient storage, sensory perception, reproduction, and antimicrobial action.
Ambiguity, shorthand can lead to med errors, FDA warnsJune 7, 2021Much like how FDA monitors medication errors that affect people, the agency watches out for mistakes that may harm animals, too.
Understanding nutrition in dogs with degenerative mitral valve diseaseJune 2, 2021A diagnosis of CHF in a dog requires commitment to a daily medication regimen and changes to the patient’s diet, which can be difficult to adjust to.
Diagnosing and treating alopecia in dogsJune 1, 2021When a dog has an alopecic area, either the hair is not re-growing due to a hair cycle issue (lesions are symmetrical, large areas, and not itchy), or the hair is falling out due to folliculitis: staphylococcus, demodicosis, dermatophytosis, atopic dermatitis, or other causes.
Common avian emergenciesMay 21, 2021Many birds are prey species, and thus are masters at concealing signs of illness.
Where does gabapentin fit in pain control?April 13, 2021Veterinary medicine suffers from a chronic lack of scientific evidence to identify safe and effective treatments.
Veterinarians need to stress year-round mosquito controlApril 13, 2021While once considered a disease limited to the southern United States, heartworm infections have now been confirmed in all 50 states.
