Dermatology
Updates on the Management of Canine Demodicosis
Canine demodicosis can be a challenge to treat; however, the future is brighter with multiple therapeutic options available.
Dentistry
Interpretation of Dental Radiographs in Dogs and Cats, Part 1: Principles and Normal Findings
Dental radiography is considered part of the standard of care for dogs and cats undergoing dental intervention.
Dentistry
Chronic Feline Gingivostomatitis: Proven Therapeutic Approaches and New Treatment Options
CGS is a complex syndrome for which a true cause-and-effect has yet to be established. Until that time, partial or full mouth extractions are the gold standard of therapy.
Hepatology
To Feed or Not to Feed? Controversies in the Nutritional Management of Pancreatitis
Any nutritional intervention in the treatment of pancreatitis is predicated on the veterinarian distinguishing acute or chronic pancreatitis from other causes of gastrointestinal signs.
Endocrinology
Canine Insulinoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Staging
Aside from a histologic confirmation of insulinoma, no currently available diagnostic test provides a definitive diagnosis of insulinoma.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Placement and Management: Jackson-Pratt Closed Active Suction Drain
Drains are placed in wounds to evacuate fluid that would otherwise accumulate due to dead space, inflammation, infection, and/or necrosis.
Pain Management
Canine and Feline Pain Management: Expert Insight into Practitioners’ Top Questions
Pain management in dogs and cats can be challenging because clinicians often have to rely on the observations of owners to determine whether a prescribed analgesic is having a positive effect on the pet.
Exotic Medicine
Are Exotics a Fit for Me? Part 2: Day-to-Day Logistics of Exotics Practice
An overview of the day-to-day logistics of operating an exotic pet practice.