The case for multiparameter patient monitoring systemsMarch 12, 2020Veterinary-specific multiparameter patient monitoring systems can play an invaluable role in diagnostics for companion animals during each phase of a surgical procedure.
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Are ACE inhibitors effective in treating heart disease?February 26, 2020The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors in dogs and cats with cardiac disease is a long-standing treatment that has been reevaluated periodically as new evidence is developed.
Identifying congenital heart diseaseFebruary 19, 2020A heart murmur is a biomarker for congenital heart disease (CHD) in puppies and kittens. Almost every dog or cat with this condition will have a murmur, but hearing what it’s telling you isn’t always easy.
Elanco unloads flea treatment for $95 millionJanuary 21, 2020Elanco Animal Health has just divested its proprietary flea treatment tablets in an all-cash deal, totaling $95 million.
The art and science of liver biopsiesJanuary 8, 2020Liver biopsies are an underused technique in the veterinary field. Indications for a liver biopsy include suspected diffuse hepatic disease, masses, icterus, ascites, and more.
Is an oxygen concentrator right for your practice?January 7, 2020On-site oxygen concentrators (a.k.a. generators) have grown in popularity over the past few years as an attractive and low-cost alternative to using high-pressure oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen as the primary source of oxygen.
Veterinary dentistry makes great stridesJanuary 6, 2020I write this column on a return flight from Orlando, Fla., my batteries fully recharged from the energy I absorbed at the 33rd annual Veterinary Dental Forum (VDF).
Do pulsed electromagnetic field devices offer any benefit?January 2, 2020Because PEMF devices are aggressively marketed to veterinarians and animal owners, some assessment of the evidence behind them is necessary.
K-State internship focuses on small animal obesityNovember 26, 2019A collaboration between Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Kansas State University (K-State) emphasizes the value of nutrition and weight management for pets.
Dietary supplements and osteoarthritisNovember 21, 2019A multimodal approach to the management of OA has been recommended to target different pain receptors and attempt to control inflammation within the joints.
