Clinical Pathology
Urinalysis in Companion Animals, Part 1: Collection, Sample Handling, & Initial Evaluation
Urinalysis (UA) provides information about the urinary system as well as other body systems.
Radiology/Imaging
Small Animal Skull & Nasofacial Radiography, Including the Nasal Cavity & Frontal Sinuses
The anatomy of the skull and nasofacial area of the dog and cat is complex, with cavities, sinuses, mandible, maxilla, dental arcades, and cranial cavity.
Radiology/Imaging
Advanced Imaging: Its Place In General Practice
Matthew Wright, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVR, Idexx Teleradiology, DVMinsight Dr.
Diagnostics
Assessment Of Acute Pain In Cats
Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, MRCVS, Diplomate ECVAA, ACVAA, ACAW, & ECAWBM (Welfare Science, Ethics and Law) Michigan State University The first of a 2-part series, Dr.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
CPR for Dogs and Cats: The RECOVER Guidelines for Veterinary Resuscitation
The RECOVER initiative created the first consensus guidelines on veterinary resuscitation, and discusses the 5 domains of CPR for dogs and cats.
Endocrinology
Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: Challenges Establishing The Diagnosis
Ann Della Maggiore, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM, & Richard Nelson, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM University of California–Davis Canine Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, can be challenging to definitively diagnose.
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.