Radiology/Imaging

Ultrasonography of the Urinary Tract: Kidneys and Ureters

Part of our series on ultrasound evaluation of specific abdominal organs/systems, this article reviews ultrasonography of the urinary tract.

Nutrition

Diabetic Diets for Dogs and Cats: Assessing the Evidence

There is no “one-diet-fits-all” approach to diabetes. Help your clients offer their diabetic pets better nutrition.

Toxicology

Christmas Plants: Hazards, History, and Holiday Dangers

’Tis the season—many pets will sample a new potted plant or arrangement in the house. Learn to identify plants that can cause toxicosis.

Parasitology

Wolbachia and Heartworm: Why Doxycycline Is Needed in Heartworm Treatment

Eliminating Wolbachia through the use of doxycycline is important to the treatment of the heartworm-infected animal.

Nutrition

Focus on Overweight and Obesity in Dogs

Banfield Pet Hospital recently released its 2017 State of Pet Health Report, highlighting a widespread trend of overweight pets nationwide.

Preventive Medicine

Global Problems, Personal Fulfillment

Searching for personal and professional fulfillment? Get involved in global initiatives to ensure a rabies-free world.

Behavior

Canine House Soiling: Back to Basics

To effectively manage a patient that is house soiling, identify the underlying medical condition or behavior issue.

Cardiology

Advances in Feline Cardiac Diagnostics

The use of tailored diagnostics can help the clinician overcome the challenges in making a cardiac disease diagnosis in their patients.

Gastroenterology

Chronic Vomiting in Cats: When to Recommend Endoscopy

An accurate diagnosis hinges on use of a systematic approach. Endoscopy is warranted after systemic diseases have been ruled out, particularly in cases without solitary jejunal disease.