Pharmacology

What’s New in the Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease

Several feline-specific products have recently been developed to address common causes of clinical compromise in feline CKD, such as hypertension, weight loss, dehydration, and ongoing tubular damage.

Parasitology

Toxocara cati Infection in Cats

Toxocariasis is a common, non–life-threatening condition of kittens and adult cats with diagnosis and treatment being rather straightforward. However, there is zoonotic potential and infective eggs are difficult to eradicate after an environment has been contaminated.

Nutrition

The Importance of a Digestible Diet For Management of Diarrhea

The digestibility of a diet plays a key role in intestinal health. This case report highlights how the elimination of low-digestibility treats, such as rawhides, can mean the difference between chronic diarrhea and a healthy microbiome.

Radiology/Imaging

Radiographic Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion and Pulmonary Edema in Dogs and Cats

Pleural effusion and pulmonary edema both cause increased soft tissue opacity of the thoracic cavity; however, the disease processes are within different compartments or spaces. Radiography is an essential part of classifying both of these thoracic disease processes.

Clinical Pathology

Obtaining a Sample for Cytology Using Fine Needle Biopsy

Cytology is a relatively easy and useful diagnostic tool that can be used in everyday practice. It is recommended to use different methods/techniques to maximize the chances of obtaining a diagnostic sample.

Oncology

Monitoring of Chemotherapy Patients in General Practice

Primary care veterinarians play a crucial role in the lives of oncology patients by performing tests and general monitoring in between chemotherapy treatments and following remission.

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.

Emergency Medicine/Critical Care

Uroabdomen: Approach and Management

The most common cause of uroabdomen is blunt trauma; therefore, every patient with abdominal trauma should be assessed for uroabdomen and receive medical stabilization prior to definitive treatment.

Pharmacology

Safeguarding Controlled Substances in the Practice

Practice owners and managers should actively look for gaps in their controlled substance policies to identify risk.

Hepatology

Dietary Requirements for Patients with Portosystemic Shunts

Diet can play an instrumental role for patients with portosystemic shunts, potentially providing a beneficial effect on their quality of life.

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