Dermatology
Chronic Otitis: A Dermatologist’s Perspective on Surgery
A variety of surgical procedures can be performed for chronic proliferative, obstructive, and neoplastic ear diseases.
Diagnostics
Weakness & Collapse in a Beagle
Ann Della Maggiore, DVM, and Richard Nelson, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM Blue, a 10-year-old spayed female beagle, presented to the University of California William Prichard Veterinary Teaching Hospital to be evaluated for a 4-month history of episodic weakness and collapse.
Dermatology
Challenges & New Developments in Canine Pyoderma: Topical & Systemic Treatment
Last issue’s canine pyoderma article discussed disease overview and diagnosis; this article provides in-depth information on both topical and systemic therapies for this dermatologic condition.
Internal Medicine
Early Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats: Use of Serum Creatinine and Symmetric Dimethylarginine
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common cause of decreased quality of life as well as death in dogs and cats.
Orthopedics
Canine Gait Analysis
New validated objective gait analysis technologies have become available to help veterinarians quantitate characteristics of gait, which can greatly assist in the detection of a subtle lameness as well as response to various treatments.
Dentistry
External Tooth Resorption in Cats, Part 2: Therapeutic Approaches
Tooth resorption in cats is prevalent, affecting 28% to 68% of mature cats, depending on the population researched.
Internal Medicine
Glycemic Control of Hospitalized Diabetic Patients
This article provides useful strategies and techniques for in-hospital glucose management in established stable diabetics.
Endocrinology
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Part 3: Current and Investigative Options for Therapy
An analysis of treatment and therapy options for the management of Cushing's disease in dogs, or canine pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism.