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Hold That Steroid! Diet Trials for Chronic Enteropathy

Diet trials are the first-line approach to both diagnosis and treatment of chronic enteropathy and could help patients avoid the need for immunosuppressive therapy.

Oncology

The Role of Glucocorticoids and NSAIDs in Cancer Treatment for Dogs and Cats

Glucocorticoids and NSAIDs can be potent primary or adjuvant treatments for a variety of cancers in veterinary medicine.

Orthopedics

Hip Dysplasia: Navigating Surgical Options and Timing

There are several clinical and diagnostic features to consider when selecting a surgical option for canine hip dysplasia.

Urology & Renal Medicine

When Urine Trouble: A Clinical Approach to Proteinuria

In addition to promoting progression of kidney disease, persistent proteinuria has several extrarenal consequences, therefore incidental proteinuria on routine diagnostic workups and geriatric screens should not be ignored.

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Parasitology

Just a Fluke? Trematode Infections of Dogs in the United States

With many dogs living mostly indoors, the presumed incidence of fluke infections has declined.

Dentistry

Intraoral Radiographs: Identifying Normal Anatomy

Full-mouth radiographs can identify important pathology that can not be seen during clinical examination.

Respiratory Medicine

Tracheal Collapse

Tracheal collapse is most common in small dogs; the medical treatment approach includes use of cough suppressants, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics.

Nutrition

Proactive Nutrition for the Healthy Indoor Cat

Preventing cats from becoming overweight or obese can be more rewarding and successful than weight-loss programs.

Endocrinology

Trilostane for Dogs With Hyperadrenocorticism

The primary goals of trilostane therapy are resolving clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism and avoiding oversuppression of the adrenal axis.

Soft Tissue Surgery

A Guide to Exploratory Laparotomy

Exploratory laparotomy is used to diagnose or further investigate problems inside the abdomen that could not be achieved via preoperative diagnostics.