Preventive Medicine
Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccination
FeLV remains a serious disease, and veterinarians should continue to follow existing guidelines for vaccination and prevention to lower its prevalence.
Parasitology
Aelurostrongylosis in Cats
Prevention is all about limiting contact with the intermediate or paratenic hosts. You may want to consider annual screenings specifically for Aelurostrongylus abstrusus for cats with a history of feline lungworm infection, or in areas where these infections are more commonly seen.
Nutrition
Feeding Strategies for Overweight and Obese Patients
Pet Food Institute’s Nutrition Subcommittee provides guidance for selecting a proper diet for weight loss among the different types of diet options available for dogs and cats.
Orthopedics
Evaluation After Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy: A Guide for the General Practitioner
TPLO is one of the most commonly recommended and most successful surgical procedures for CCLR.
Dermatology
Review of Pemphigus Foliaceus in Dogs and Cats
Pemphigus foliaceus is the most common autoimmune skin disease in dogs and cats.
Endocrinology
Trilostane for Dogs With Hyperadrenocorticism
The primary goals of trilostane therapy are resolving clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism and avoiding oversuppression of the adrenal axis.
Hematology
Primary Erythrocytosis in a Dog
General practitioners should discuss that although little is known about the long-term prognosis, erythrocytosis can typically be managed for months to years while maintaining a good quality of life.
Parasitology
Selamectin Use in Companion Animals
New product options represent exciting new tools in the crusade against parasites in companion animals, from the domestic to the exotic.
Nutrition
Proactive Nutrition for the Healthy Indoor Cat
Preventing cats from becoming overweight or obese can be more rewarding and successful than weight-loss programs.
Parasitology
Cuterebriasis in Dogs and Cats
Although Cuterebra infestations are usually more traumatic for the client than the animal, severe manifestations are possible.