Table of Contents: January/February 2021

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

Feline Arterial Thromboembolism

Michael Aherne, MVB (Hons 1), GradDipVetStud, MS, MANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery), DACVIM (Cardiology)
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

Arterial thromboembolism is an acute or peracute condition that results from embolization of a thrombus within a peripheral artery. Take a closer look at the signs, diagnosis, and management of this often fatal disease.

ISSUES IN DERMATOLOGY

Treating Canine Superficial Pyoderma in the Era of Antimicrobial Resistance

Sandra Koch, DVM, MS, DACVD
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

ONCOLOGY

Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Oral Melanoma

Brian T. Meyer, DVM
Olya Martin, DVC, DACVIM (Oncology)
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Insights

FINDING BALANCE

The Most Underutilized Resource in Your Clinic

Kate Boatright, VMD
NVA Butler Veterinary Associates and Emergency Center, Butler, Pa.

Some veterinarians have a hard time letting go of responsibilities. But fully utilizing your veterinary nurses will allow you to see more patients, enhance your relationship with clients and employees, and even improve your bottom line.

MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Is There an Optimal Age for Cat Spay or Neuter?

Philip A. Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine

FOCUS ON

Imidacloprid for Removal and Control of Fleas on Dogs

Emily Sorah, RPh, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, FACVP,
Marissa Allinder, RPh, PharmD, FSVHP, and
Bailey Slater, RPh, PharmD, FSVHP
North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine

CASE REPORT

Multiple Unerupted Teeth in a Dog

Brenda L. Mulherin, DVM, DAVDC
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Essentials

NUTRITION NOTES

Nutrition for Small Animal Cancer Patients

Donna Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA
Laura Gaylord, DVM, DACVN
Veterinary Nutritional Consultations, Inc, Hollister, N.C.

Clients may be confused by outside advice on the best diet for their pet with cancer. Look to the science to cut through the noise, and be sure to understand how cancer treatment could cause gaps in nutrition.

PARASITOLOGY

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