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.
Parasitology
Ear Mites: Uncovering, Treating, and Preventing Infestations
Careful diagnostic evaluation and routine use of acaricides help mitigate infestation with this common parasite.
Nutrition
Step-by-Step Guide to Making an Enteral Nutrition Plan
Although this step-by-step guide can help clinicians make enteral nutrition plans, it is just a starting point.
Preventive Medicine
Vaccination Overview: Leptospirosis
This overview on the leptospirosis vaccine goes over the basics, as well as serovars, serogroups, and sequence types.
Dermatology
Treating Otitis Externa in Dogs
Half the battle of treating otitis externa is figuring out the underlying cause and type.
Oncology
Feline Injection Site Sarcomas: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, Staging, and Treatment Algorithm
Guidelines for vaccine administration exist in order to better track association of sarcoma development with specific vaccines.