Pharmacology
What Does a Rise in Antimicrobial Resistance Mean?
The short- and long-term implications of antimicrobial resistance in support of judicious use of antimicrobial drugs is a crucial behavior change for veterinarians to take to proactively address this issue.
Behavior
Veterinary Behavior Medications: Which Medication, Which Patient?
At the core of state-of-the-art multimodal treatment is smart, rational, and effective use of behavioral medication.
Pharmacology
How Often Does Treatment Follow the Guidelines?
Antimicrobial usage data from 926 general-practice veterinary hospitals throughout the U.S. indicate that there is room for improved concordance with existing guidelines.
Pharmacology
Use of Antibiotics for Treating UTIs in Dogs and Cats
Understanding drug PK/PD and potential alterations in the animal’s metabolism/excretion of the drug can help increase the likelihood of successful treatment.
Pain Management
Canine and Feline Pain Management: Expert Insight into Practitioners’ Top Questions
Pain management in dogs and cats can be challenging because clinicians often have to rely on the observations of owners to determine whether a prescribed analgesic is having a positive effect on the pet.
Cardiology
Beyond Furosemide: The Role of Diuretics in Congestive Heart Failure Part 2 – Spironolactone
A look at spironolactone as a critical component of the pharmacotherapy of congestive heart failure.
Pharmacology
Oral Cyclosporine Use in Dogs
In dogs, cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive agent used to treat a variety of diseases. Significant variations in absorption and clinical efficacy can be seen between patients.Endocrinology
Methimazole: Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism
David Bruyette, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine) VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital & Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation and Consultation Methimazole (oral and transdermal) is a safe and effective medication for the treatment of feline hyperthyroidism.