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.
Diagnostics
Simple, Practical, and Inexpensive Diagnostics: They Tell Us More Than We May Think
Despite the ever-expanding assortment of diagnostic tests becoming available, do not overlook simple, practical, and affordable diagnostic tests. When performed correctly, these economical tests provide a wealth of information to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Diagnostics
At-Home DNA Tests: Crystal Ball With a Caveat
Whether clients are using at-home DNA tests to satiate pure curiosity about their pet’s breed or as a means to uncover health predispositions, veterinarians should be part of the process as a means of information.
Diagnostics
Update on Clinical Acute Pain Assessment in Cats
Inadequately diagnosed and treated acute pain can result in serious, lifelong physiologic and psychologic consequences. Implementation of pain assessment tools can improve a veterinary hospital’s success in pain management.
Diagnostics
Decoding Vaccine Titers: A Literature-Based Review of Vaccine Titers in Companion Animal Practice
Clients might be asking you about vaccine titers before opting into vaccinations. Give them the full rundown on what titers do and don't cover.
Diagnostics
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration and Core Biopsy
Ultrasound-guided sampling techniques are relatively safe, low cost, minimally invasive techniques for obtaining diagnostic tissue samples.
Diagnostics
Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Veterinary Patients
Continuous glucose monitors for companion animals with diabetes have become more commonplace in veterinary medicine as the advancement and affordability have progressed past more traditional methods.
Diagnostics
Uncovering the Cause of Fever in Cats
Considering all risk factors for individual cats should help the veterinarian narrow the focus, optimize testing, and achieve a diagnosis.