Dermatology
Feline Dermatology: Cats Are Not Small Dogs
A cat’s job in life is to question all the rules and make us—veterinarians and pet owners—scratch our heads and puzzle over why they are acting a certain way or doing the things they do.
Dentistry
Cat with Calculus, Gingivitis, & Missing Teeth
A 7-year-old cat is admitted for routine dental cleaning; however, it has significant calculus and gingivitis, several missing teeth, and a mobile tooth. Can you determine diagnosis and treatment?
Pain Management
Assessing Chronic Pain In Dogs
One thing clinicians and investigators can agree upon is that finding valid, precise, reliable, and accurate measures of chronic pain in animals is a very tall order indeed.
Respiratory Medicine
Diagnosis Of Feline Lower Airway Disease
Lower airway disease is classified into 2 predominant categories: asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Canine Chronic Kidney Disease Current Diagnostics & Goals for Long-Term Management
Chronic kidney disease is an irreversible and progressive deterioration of renal function; however, through early diagnosis and staging, prompt management can delay disease progression.
Gastroenterology
Acute Abdomen in Dogs & Cats: Step-by-Step Approach to Patient Care
Acute gastrointestinal distress and abdominal pain require prompt evaluation and immediate intervention.
Exotic Medicine
Safe and Humane Handling of Small Mammal Patients
Many veterinarians and veterinary technicians are filled with trepidation when small mammal or exotic patients are presented for evaluation.
Nutrition
Treatment of Obesity in Cats and Dogs
There are many adverse consequences for not managing canine and feline obesity, including development of diabetes mellitus and reduced lifespan.
