Radiology/Imaging
Small Animal Spinal Radiography Series: Thoracic Spine Radiography
Imaging Essentials provides comprehensive information on small animal radiography techniques.
Preventive Medicine
Antibody Titers Versus Vaccination
The publication of vaccination guidelines for dogs and cats (see Links to Vaccination Guidelines)—intended to provide useful insights on the selection and use of vaccines—also elicited some degree of controversy regarding implementation of these vaccination recommendations in practice.
Neurology
The Neurologic Examination In Companion Animals, Part 2: Interpreting Abnormal Findings
Helena Rylander, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology) Once a neurologic examination has been completed in a patient, the practitioner can use the abnormalities, or lack thereof, to help localize the lesion to the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, or cauda equine, which provides critical information on the patient’s condition.
Gastroenterology
GI Intervention: Approach to Diagnosis and Therapy of the Vomiting Patient
Vomiting is a common clinical complaint in both dogs and cats and a clinical sign common to diseases of many body systems. Management includes controlling vomiting, addressing underlying causes, and correcting fluid and electrolyte abnormalities.
Infectious Disease
Assisting the Surgeon: Practical Strategies for Preventing Nosocomial Infections
Noah Jones, RVT Postoperative patients are among those at highest risk for nosocomial infection.
Toxicology
Top Ten: Toxicoses in Dogs & Cats
Tina Wismer, DVM, Diplomate ABVT & ABT In honor of Poison Prevention Week, Dr.
Dentistry
Canine Tooth Fracture
A picture is worth 1000 words, and the challenge is to determine what type of tooth fracture is shown in this article as well as the appropriate therapeutic action.
Preventive Medicine
What You Need to Know About Rabies
Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system of mammals, including humans.