Nutrition
Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats & Dogs
Nutritional intervention is a cornerstone in the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Cardiology
Beyond Furosemide: The Role of Diuretics in Congestive Heart Failure Part 1 – Torsemide
A closer look at torsemide, a loop diuretic that can be used as an adjunct or alternative to furosemide, in managing congestive heart failure.
Oncology
Strategies for Managing Cancer Pain in Dogs and Cats, Part 2: Definitive and Palliative Management of Cancer Pain
The second of a two-part article series that addresses the all-too-often overlooked problem of cancer pain and help practitioners provide a sound, objective assessment and treatment strategy when managing cancer pain in dogs and cats.
Endocrinology
Cushing’s Disease in Dogs Part 2: Diagnostic Approach
A diagnostic approach to addressing Cushing’s disease in dogs, or canine pituitary dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH), and information needed for laboratory assessment.
Dentistry
External Tooth Resorption in Cats
This article defines tooth resorption, and explains which teeth in cats are predisposed and how tooth resorption is classified and diagnosed.
Orthopedics
Canine Orthopedic Devices
Orthopedic devices can be used to supplement or replace surgical treatment of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) insufficiency, shoulder injury, carpal and tarsal injury, hip luxation, and limb salvage with prosthetics.
Dermatology
Dilemmas in Dermatology: Pearls and Pitfalls
This article presents 5 dermatologic conditions that raise plentiful questions, inspire a variety of opinions, and result in contentious discussion.
Dentistry
Updated Options for Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal disease in dogs and cats can be treated via pathogen control, host modulation, guided tissue regeneration, or implants.
Cytology
Common Neoplastic Skin Lesions in Dogs and Cats: Cytologic Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Cytology, the microscopic examination of tissue samples spread onto slides, is a powerful tool for evaluation of skin lesions in dogs and cats.