Soft Tissue Surgery
Corrective Surgery: Dogs with Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) refers to a group of primary and secondary abnormalities (Table 1) that result in upper airway obstruction.
Preventive Medicine
Vaccinating Dogs Against Lyme Disease: Two Points of View
Despite availability of a consensus statement and up-to-date canine vaccination guidelines, the decision whether or not to vaccinate dogs against Lyme disease remains an ongoing debate among many veterinary professionals.
Dentistry
Feline & Canine Oral Ulcerative Disease
An ulcer is a break in the skin or mucous membrane, with loss of surface tissue, disintegration, and necrosis of epithelial tissue.
Preventive Medicine
Pediatric Wellness Care: Behavior, Nutrition, Oral Care & Reproduction
Julie Meadows, DVM The first article in this series discussed vaccination and parasite and zoonotic disease prevention; this second article outlines other pertinent topics to address during pediatric wellness visits.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Current Thoughts on Pathophysiology and Treatment of Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
Feline idiopathic cystitis is the most common form of feline lower urinary tract disease, and is a diagnosis of exclusion.
Wound Management
Helpful Tips For Managing Wounds In Veterinary Patients
David Dycus, DVM, MS, & Jennifer Wardlaw, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Successful wound management depends on taking the correct approach to the lesion, including deciding whether to close it or manage it as an open wound.
Orthopedics
Managing Chronic Pain In Cats & Dogs, Part 1: The Two Most Important Tools in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Part 1 of a comprehensive look at managing chronic pain in dogs and cats.
Oncology
Fundamentals Of Surgical Oncology In Small Animals
In human surgical oncology, 60% of human patients battling cancer are cured by surgery alone.
Radiology/Imaging
Fetal Count Radiology
Matthew Wright, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVR Although fetal count radiographs are valuable when planning whelping, pet owners have questions about the risks from the associated radiation.