Nutrition
Nutritional Management for Chronic Kidney Disease Versus Acute Kidney Injury
Important differences exist in the nutritional management of CKD versus AKI in dogs and cats. We review the best diets for dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease versus those with acute kidney injury.
Integrative Medicine
The Endocannabinoid System and Phytocannabinoids
To use or advise clients about the use of cannabis as medicine, veterinarians must understand how the endocannabinoid system functions and how compounds in cannabis exert physiologic effects through accessing endogenous pathways.
Parasitology
Cytauxzoonosis in Cats
Cytauxzoonosis in cats can cause acute or chronic illness. It is treatable, albeit costly for chronically ill cats, yet continues to be associated with a high mortality rate.
Integrative Medicine
Managing the Pain of Feline Degenerative Joint Disease
Managing pain in cats with DJD can be challenging; fortunately, several options exist.
Pain Management
Carprofen for Dogs: Osteoarthritis and Pain Management
Carprofen for dogs with osteoarthritis has been shown to reduce pain, and additional benefits can be seen with the use of adjunctive agents.
Reproductive Medicine
Update on Ovariohysterectomy
Use of efficient surgical techniques during an ovariohysterectomy should prove beneficial for the patient, surgeon, and veterinary business alike.
Gastroenterology
Esophageal Foreign Bodies in Dogs: Presentation and Removal
There are several ways to retrieve an esophageal foreign body, including blind removal, endoscopic retrieval, fluoroscopic retrieval, and surgical retrieval.
Neurology
Treatment Plans for Routine and Refractory Canine Epilepsy
An effective epilepsy treatment plan for dogs should reduce seizure frequency, minimize adverse drug effects, and maximize quality of life.
Infectious Disease
Chagas Disease in Dogs: Transmission, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Chagas disease in dogs is transmitted from triatomine insect vectors, but can be diagnosed, treated, and prevented by veterinarians.