Urology & Renal Medicine
Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Diagnosis of early chronic kidney disease in cats, followed by appropriate treatment, shows promise for improving survival rates for these patients.
Hepatology
Canine Chronic Hepatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Much is unknown about the etiology and treatment of chronic hepatitis in dogs; here is a review of the current literature on diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
Hepatology
Feline Acute Pancreatitis: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Therapy
Even though there have been advances in diagnostic capabilities, diagnosing this disease remains challenging in many cases.
Dentistry
Proper Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease
The significant adverse consequences of periodontal disease show why diagnosis is so important. It’s also a misunderstood disease.
Behavior
How to Help Dogs That Are Aggressive During Leash Walking
Aggressive behavior by dogs walking on a leash creates issues for the dog and the family. Help your clients help their dog learn the proper responses.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Creating a Leak-Proof Ligature with Confidence, Part 1: Overview of Ligation and Surgical Binding Knots
A review of factors related to ligation security and step-by-step instructions on how to create friction knots.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and Sepsis, Part 1: Recognition and Diagnosis
The decision whether to treat dogs or cats symptomatically as outpatients or immediately perform diagnostics and recommend hospitalization requires an astute clinician and logical approach.
Cardiology
Blood Pressure Monitoring from a Veterinary Nursing Perspective, Part 1: Overview
Blood pressure monitoring is a vital part of small animal practice, and is often the responsibility of the veterinary nursing staff.