Respiratory Medicine
Breed-Specific Respiratory Disease In Dogs: From Bulldogs To Terriers
For respiratory diseases and distress, breed characteristics are remarkably useful in making a differential diagnosis list and diagnostic plan.
Ophthalmology
Addressing Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome in the Dog
The inability of these big-eyed dogs to effectively blink predisposes the eyes to chronic exposure, which can result in pain and decreased vision.
Cardiology
Blood Pressure Monitoring From a Veterinary Nursing Perspective, Part 2: Techniques
Follow these step-by-step instructions for measuring blood pressure to gain important data about the patient’s cardiovascular status.
Infectious Disease
Canine Leptospirosis: (Still) an Emerging Infection?
Leptospirosis has been referred to as the most widespread zoonotic disease in the world. The challenge for veterinarians is determining which individual dogs should be vaccinated.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Creating a Leak-Proof Ligature with Confidence, Part 2: Step-by-Step Approach to Surgical Binding Knots
Follow these step-by-step instructions for creating double reverse half hitch, miller’s, and strangle knots.
Gastroenterology
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Techniques, Part 2
Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to perform esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, and enteroscopy.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Diagnosis of early chronic kidney disease in cats, followed by appropriate treatment, shows promise for improving survival rates for these patients.
Hepatology
Canine Chronic Hepatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Much is unknown about the etiology and treatment of chronic hepatitis in dogs; here is a review of the current literature on diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
