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Copper Hepatopathy in Dogs

CAH is caused by the pathologic accumulation of copper in the liver. The only way to accurately diagnose CAH is by histologic analysis of a liver biopsy sample paired with quantitative assessment of hepatic copper concentrations.

Orthopedics

Diagnosis and Management of Feline Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is common in cats, especially older cats. Because the clinical signs of arthritis in cats are very different from those seen in dogs, this condition is often not recognized until it is advanced.

Oncology

Monitoring of Chemotherapy Patients in General Practice

Primary care veterinarians play a crucial role in the lives of oncology patients by performing tests and general monitoring in between chemotherapy treatments and following remission.

Cardiology

Thoracic Radiology in the Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs

Thoracic radiography is a test of choice for detection of congestive heart failure, but echocardiography is required to obtain a definitive diagnosis of congenital heart disease.

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Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Hyperfibrinolysis in a Dog With Pyometra

While previous studies report that hyperfibrinolysis is uncommon in dogs with pyometra, this case may represent an uncommon example in a Newfoundland.

Pharmacology

Safeguarding Controlled Substances in the Practice

Practice owners and managers should actively look for gaps in their controlled substance policies to identify risk.

Parasitology

Diagnosing and Treating Heartworm Infection in Dogs

Microfilaria testing can be used, along with antigen testing, to confirm a positive antigen test result or help detect a false-negative result.

Dermatology

Immune-Mediated Dermatoses in Cats

Treatment of plasma cell pododermatitis, proliferative and necrotizing otitis externa, and auricular chondritis can be challenging due to the rarity of these immune-mediated dermatoses.

Internal Medicine

Clinical Application of Renal Biomarkers

While new biomarkers may help in the detection of kidney disease, it is unlikely that a single biomarker will be able to provide a global picture of kidney function or injury in an individual animal.

Dentistry

Diagnosis and Treatment of Fractured Teeth

Understanding the clinical signs, along with the diagnosis and treatment process, of fractured teeth allows practitioners to prevent future emergencies and unnecessary pain for their patients.