Seize and de-cyst canine furcationsJune 30, 2022Furcation cysts are seen in the furcation of erupted teeth, rather than the unerupted teeth associated with dentigerous cysts. The most common tooth affected by furcation cysts appears to be the maxillary fourth premolar tooth.
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Tempting cat owners into your clinic with technologyJune 29, 2022A third of cats are expected to develop CKD in their lifetimes. The gift of an early disease warning creates a welcome opportunity for pet owners to get in front of disease, working with their veterinarians to applying early care interventions when they are most effective.
Managing urinary obstruction in catsJune 29, 2022Urinary obstructions in cats are quite common in every practice. It is important to know the physiology behind treating these patients. There are multiple ways of un-obstructing these cats. It can mean life or death if veterinary professionals do not know how to care for these patients.
Does music have a calming effect on pets?June 28, 2022While more research is needed, music is widely viewed as beneficial for dogs and cats in kennels, shelters, and veterinary settings. Indeed, use of music, particularly so-called “classical music” (generally characterized by lower tempo and volume than other genres), is believed to be calming and to reduce stress and anxiety.
A perspective on brachycephalic surgeryJune 27, 2022Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a complex combination of anatomic anomalies leading to restricted air movement in brachycephalic breeds. This syndrome generally includes varying degrees of stenotic nares, everted laryngeal saccules, redundant laryngeal tissue, presence of abnormal concha, elongated soft palate, and tracheal hypoplasia.
Clients' little dogs can have big issuesMay 26, 2022Toy dog breeds are adorable, portable, lovable, and as every veterinarian knows, prone to certain health and behavioral issues.
See the light to maximize your visibilityMay 26, 2022Magnification loupes and their dedicated light source can very helpful for general practitioners, not only for retrieving small root tips, but also for use with other aspects of general practice, such as eyelid surgery, GI surgery, and urinary surgery.
Patient care enhanced in Hawaii via MRIMay 26, 2022Dogs and cats in the Aloha State now have improved access to advanced care, thanks to a newly installed MRI in an Oahu 24-hour emergency and specialty care hospital.
Got spiders? An overview of potential invertebrate patientsMay 17, 2022Invertebrates are known for their numerous hairy legs, multiple eyes, clawed hands, armor-plated skin, and pointed stingers.
Don't forget massage for arthritic petsMay 3, 2022Arthritis is extremely common in veterinary medicine, particularly among aging and senior pets.
