Internal Medicine
Approaches to Opportunistic Fungal Infections in Small Animals
Although the prognosis of fungal infections is guarded to poor, a multimodal and aggressive approach can yield some positive results.
Nutrition
Dietary Elimination Trial in a Dog with Protein-Losing Nephropathy
This case report covers the dilemma of providing optimal nutrition to a dog with concurrent renal disease and suspected food allergy.
Pharmacology
Phenylpropanolamine for Urinary Incontinence
Phenylpropanolamine is effective at improving continence in dogs with USMI, although routine blood pressure monitoring should be performed and special consideration should be taken for animals with behavioral concerns.
Diagnostics
Molecular Testing for Parasite Detection and Disease Diagnosis
PCR testing is mainly used as a confirmatory test for detecting patient parasitic infection through DNA derived from parasite stages.
Nutrition
Supplements for Small Animal Cancer Patients
Veterinarians face multiple questions and challenges from clients whose pets have cancer, and clients appreciate veterinary guidance and the logical integration of appropriate herbs and dietary supplements with conventional therapies.
Preventive Medicine
Canine Parvovirus Vaccination
The canine parvovirus vaccine is considered a core vaccine that can protect dogs from a highly contagious virus.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Surgical Management of Canine Liver Masses
The prognosis is good for dogs with massive hepatocellular carcinoma, especially given the liver has an enormous capacity for regeneration.
Dermatology
A Clinical Approach to Alopecia in Cats
The workup of alopecia in cats involves a combination of thorough history, categorization, and use of targeted investigative techniques.
Internal Medicine
Improving Patient Outcomes Through Antibiotic Stewardship
Antibiotic stewardship is good medicine. Veterinarians and clients should continue to work toward producing a positive clinical outcome while simultaneously minimizing the promotion of antibiotic resistance.
Integrative Medicine
Hyperbaric and Laser Therapy for Acute Wound Pressure Necrosis
This case report discusses the use of hyperbaric oxygen and high-intensity laser therapy to reverse the effects of accidental limb constriction from improper bandaging.