Gastroenterology
Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
The mainstay of treating acute pancreatitis in a dog is supportive care, including fluid therapy and nutritional management.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs
Most UTIs are successfully treated with commonly used drugs, dosages, and administration intervals, but proper understanding of the location of the UTI is crucial in successful treatment of these challenging infections, especially when they involve the kidneys and/or prostate.
Integrative Medicine
Manipulative Therapies for Hip and Back Hypomobility in Dogs
Becoming personally certified or having a certified associate is the ideal way to add chiropractic/spinal manipulation services to a veterinary practice.
Parasitology
Sarolaner Use in Dogs
This article covers its development, mechanism of action, dosage, safety, and efficacy against 6 common species of ectoparasites.
Dentistry
Treating Periodontal Disease in General Practice
Bacterial plaque and its inflammatory byproducts are the instigating agents of periodontal disease in the form of gingivitis; however, the body’s individual response determines the progression of disease.
Parasitology
Whipworms in Dogs
Analyzing the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of whipworms in dogs, a common infectious agent.
Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ocular Proptosis in Dogs and Cats
Proptosis, or traumatic forward displacement of the globe out of the orbit, is a serious ocular emergency that requires immediate attention to minimize discomfort and damage to the eye.
Gastroenterology
Diagnosing Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
The diagnosis of acute pancreatitis can be difficult because clinical signs and results of diagnostic testing are often nonspecific. This article addresses the diagnostic approach to patients with signs suggestive of pancreatitis.
Integrative Medicine
Diving In: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the therapeutic administration of oxygen administered at a pressure that exceeds that at sea level.