Peer Reviewed Archives

Preventive Medicine

Canine Adenovirus Type 2 Vaccination

CAV-2 is endemic in healthy dog populations worldwide and is a significant viral cause of CIRD, particularly when combined with viral or bacterial co-infections.

Orthopedics

Multimodal Pain Management for Canine Osteoarthritis

OA is common in dogs, and management involves multiple modalities that must be tailored to each patient and its owner.

Dermatology

Dermatophytoses in Dogs and Cats

Dermatophytosis is a zoonotic but curable disease. Establishing whether a patient is completely cured should be supported by a combination of resolution of clinical signs and negative culture.

Cardiology

Degenerative Valve Disease: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation

DVD is the most common heart disease in dogs. Prognosis is unpredictable as most early stages never progress, although advanced stages yield poor outcomes.

Endocrinology

Adrenal-Dependent Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism in a Labrador Retriever

This rare case of adrenal-dependent AHAC provides evidence that trilostane therapy may effectively manage associated clinical signs and improve quality of life if surgical intervention is not pursued.

Behavior

Managing Compulsive Disorders in Cats

Although compulsive disorder is a relatively rare diagnosis for cats, this behavior can lead to a significantly decreased quality of life for both cat and owner.