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.
SPONSORED CONTENTArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Veterinary Radiology: Supporting Clinicians with Smarter DiagnosticsAI can help speed up radiologist throughput by properly orienting images on the screen; it can help with a tool like assisted reading, then can edit those findings, if needed. The machine can also assist in writing reports for the radiologist. +
Adoption surge leads to continued growth in pet insurance sectorMay 27, 2022North America’s pet insurance sector has more than doubled in the past four years, surpassing $2.83 billion.
How techs can identify, treat anaphylaxisMay 26, 2022Anaphylaxis is defined as an acute onset of a systemic hypersensitivity reaction that can be life threatening.
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.
Can you solve this puzzle?May 1, 2022Presentation: A six-year-old male neutered border collie presents for soft, fluctuant swelling in the cervical region.
What body temperature can tell usApril 19, 2022Determining if a patient’s elevated body temperature is a true fever (pyrexia) or hyperthermia can be difficult.
Exploring surgical site infectionsMarch 22, 2022Surgical site infections (SSI) are a risk for any surgical endeavor. They are defined as an infection occurring anywhere in the operative field after a surgical procedure.
Revisiting the world of canine raw dietsMarch 1, 2022Proponents of raw diets offer varied theoretical arguments for why they should be healthier than commercial cooked foods.
The evolving role of the veterinarian in hospice and end-of-life careFebruary 18, 2022The veterinarians and support personnel who work in the growing field of veterinary end-of-life care handle difficult calls every day.
Global companion animal awards program seeks nominees February 17, 2022Veterinary professionals who have gone the extra mile to advance the care of companion animals are set to be recognized by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).
