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Cheyletiella blakei Infection in Cats

Cheyletiellosis is an uncommon but notable cause of pruritus, overgrooming, and miliary dermatitis in cats. Diagnosis and treatment is paramount to preventing transmission to in-contact humans.

Behavior

Aggression in Dogs: Etiology, Signalment, and Management

A complete behavioral treatment plan consists of environmental management, behavioral modification, and therapeutics to treat underlying fear, anxiety, and stress — all of which can be implemented at the general practice level.

Internal Medicine

Immunosuppressant Therapy in Small Animal Medicine: What, When, and Why

Glucocorticoids are considered the mainstay of immunosuppressive therapy; however, clinicians should be aware of second-line or alternative agents.

Dentistry

The Use of Antibiotics in Veterinary Dentistry

In the era of increasing antimicrobial resistance, areas of medicine where antibiotics are likely not needed, such as dentistry, should be examined.

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Nutrition

Nutritional Management of Genetic Hyperuricosuria: Case Report

Dogs with urate uroliths can typically be managed nutritionally with a low-purine veterinary therapeutic diet.

Clinical Pathology

Skin “Lumps and Bumps” Cytology

Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses may be hyperplastic, inflammatory, neoplastic, and cystic, or a combination thereof.

Cardiology

Standard Medical Therapies for Preclinical Heart Disease and Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs

Common therapies for CHF treatment include diuretics, pimobendan, and RAAS inhibitors.

Radiology/Imaging

Radiographic Diagnosis of Developmental Orthopedic Disease of the Canine Elbow

Understanding the more subtle radiographic changes will help lead to an early diagnosis so that therapeutic intervention can be instituted before severe osteoarthritis develops.

Diagnostics

C-Reactive Protein in Dogs: A Review for the General Practitioner

Biomarkers such as CRP are likely to play an increasing role in the care of companion animals, as they provide information that may not be available with routine laboratory testing.

Parasitology

Current Perspectives Regarding Dipylidiasis Infection in Companion Animals

Although dipylidiasis is not life-threatening, the zoonotic significance warrants timely diagnosis and treatment.