Parasitology

Cheyletiella blakei Infection in Cats

Cheyletiellosis is an uncommon but notable cause of pruritus, overgrooming, and miliary dermatitis in cats. Diagnosis and treatment is paramount to preventing transmission to in-contact humans.

Nutrition

Nutritional Management of Genetic Hyperuricosuria: Case Report

Dogs with urate uroliths can typically be managed nutritionally with a low-purine veterinary therapeutic diet.

Nutrition

Nutritional Management of Protein-Losing Enteropathy

Many dogs with PLE will have IL as a primary or secondary etiology, and the best management is a low-fat commercial or ultra–low-fat homemade diet.

Parasitology

Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs: A Case-Based Approach

Lyme borreliosis can present with symptoms ranging from polyarthritis to nephritis—or even asymptomatically with just a positive serology test.

Nutrition

Case Presentation: Nutritional Management of Chylothorax

Nutritional management is an important part of addressing chylothorax, along with medication and surgical intervention.

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Case Series: Necrotizing Fasciitis in 4 Dogs

Necrotizing fasciitis, or commonly known as the “flesh-eating disease," has a 100% mortality rate if surgical intervention is not rapidly instituted.

Infectious Disease

Canine Leishmaniasis in the United States

Cases of leishmaniasis are a serious zoonotic concern around the world and are becoming more common in the United States. Veterinarians should be integrating the clinical signs and diagnostics into their regular rotation of diagnoses, especially for dogs with a travel history.

Dermatology

Eosinophilic Folliculitis/Furunculosis in a Dog

This case report emphasizes the importance of an accurate diagnosis of canine eosinophilic folliculitis/furunculosis as well as early and adequate treatment to promote a satisfactory response.

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.

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Pit Viper Envenomation in a Dog

This case report describes a snake bite that resulted in severe envenomation and extensive treatment, with discussion around the available antivenom products, specific care, and possible adverse reactions to treatment.

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