Test your knowledge with the August Brain Teaser!July 29, 2021Presentation: You monitor a dog’s CO2 during anesthesia.
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Brain Teaser: A cocker spaniel needs a total ear canal ablation (TECA)July 29, 2021Test your veterinary knowledge with our monthly Brain Teaser!
Handling regurgitation as a complicationJuly 9, 2021A patient regurgitating under anesthesia can lead to more detrimental complications, such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and esophagitis, which can lead to strictures.
When should you recommend an FHO?July 9, 2021Femoral head osteotomy (FHO) is a common surgery of the hip. When should it be recommended? When should it be avoided?
Tips for removing those pesky rootsJuly 9, 2021Does the subtle “snap” heard during elevation of a tooth send shivers down your spine? I am here to tell you the snap happens to all of us. However, when you learn how to deal with it, it’s no longer scary.
Ankle replacement offers relief for Florida poochJune 23, 2021Leo the Lab is back to hiking trails and playing fetch five months after undergoing a total ankle replacement procedure at the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine’s Small Animal Hospital.
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.
Vaccine questions and resistanceJune 2, 2021Veterinarians probably have more familiarity with the science and application of vaccines than most physicians, excepting pediatricians. We understand the science of vaccines, the potential risks, and all the issues around immunization that are so hotly debated in the media these days.
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.
