Reproductive surgery of companion small mammals and birdsNovember 22, 2022Companion small mammals—ferrets, rabbits, and rodents—and birds face similar reproductive issues and diseases as dogs and cats, including cessation of breeding and reproductive tract neoplasia. However, there are some important distinctions.
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Glucose monitoring options in dogs and catsNovember 21, 2022More and more frequently, our patients are benefiting from a world of advancing technology to treat various ailments. Diabetes mellites in dogs and cats can be challenging to treat and difficult to monitor due to the stress of hospitalization, nervous pet parents attempting to manage the disease for the first time, and supply shortages. Then there is the cost associated with insulin, syringes, and monitors.
A coordinated approach to equine insulin dysregulationOctober 20, 2022Insulin dysregulation (ID) is the presence of one or more of the following: basal or fasting hyperinsulinemia, tissue insulin resistance, or exaggerated insulin response to ingested nonstructural carbohydrates (i.e. starch, simple sugars, and fructans, and/or exaggerated insulin response to intravenously provided simple sugars). Horses or ponies with ID are at increased risk of laminitis, and diet is central to managing any animal with ID.
Leptospirosis in dogs and catsOctober 20, 2022Regrettably, whether one considers leptospirosis “emerging,” “endemic,” or a combination of the two, this pathogen is an ongoing global One Health concern.
One vet's tips for safer dental proceduresOctober 20, 2022Diagnostic testing continues to be a great tool to procure as much information as possible about a patient’s health—even mitigating serious risk in certain situations. Testing prior to dental procedures can be particularly important, as oral health evaluation and treatment require use of anesthesia.
Dog reproductive emergencies identifiedOctober 20, 2022Congrats! Your canine patient is pregnant—now what? While a smooth birthing process is ideal, it is key to know how to identify potential problems in case early intervention is needed to help save the life of the birthing dog and her puppies.
The value of EBVM and a move forwardOctober 20, 2022One of the key elements of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is the need to regularly review and update our understanding and practices as new evidence is developed.
Cystotomy tips for challenging casesOctober 20, 2022There is something gratifying about doing a cystotomy and removing uroliths from the bladder.
Patient safety, access to care central to livestock center renovationSeptember 30, 2022Cattle, pigs, sheep, and other livestock now have improved access to care at Kansas State University (K-State).
FIP guidelines offer hope for quick diagnosisSeptember 30, 2022The 2022 AAFP/EveryCat Feline Infectious Peritonitis Diagnosis Guidelines detail characteristics and pathogenesis of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), a fatal but difficult-to-detect disease caused by feline coronavirus (FCoV).
