Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders in dogs, but it is often misdiagnosed. Here’s how to ensure you make the correct diagnosis.
The goals of managing this ocular disease in your patients are controlling inflammation, reducing pain, preserving vision, and resolving the underlying condition if identified.
Lead and zinc are the most commonly reported of avian toxicoses in both captive and free-ranging birds. If the patient responds well to initial treatment and the source of toxicity is removed, prognosis is generally good.
For canine and feline patients, multimodal pain management techniques might lessen the amount of general anesthesia that is needed for the dental procedure.
Diagnosis of canine hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) or Cushing's syndrome is difficult in some cases due to factors such as the presence of nonadrenal illness and limitations in the tests.
Managing environmental lung injuries in dogs and cats differs from the care given for other types of respiratory compromise. Here’s what you need to know to provide appropriate supportive care.