Trigger Warning: Recognizing Feline Anorexia
(Getty Images)Whether a cat presents to your clinic with anorexia or develops it during hospitalization, you can take steps to manage each case while the cat is in your care. According to Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (feline), during a presentation
Taking the Bite Out of Tooth Extraction
(Getty Images)Let's be honest, extracting teeth does not send too many veterinarians in general practice leaping for joy. However, these practical tips from a presentation on dental extractions at CVC Virginia Beach by Matthew Lemmons, DVM, DAVDC, a veterinary dentist
The Shifting Significance of Serial Serum Chemistries
Time after time. (Getty Images)Frustrated by what is really significant when performing serum chemistry profiles? At CVC Kansas City, Craig Ruaux, BVSc (Hons), PhD, MACVSc, DACVIM-SA, an associate professor of small animal internal medicine at Oregon State University's College of
The ‘Ugh’s and ‘Why’s of Chronic Otitis
Chronic otitis: it's a ruff situation for everyone (Photo: Shutterstock/Eric Isselee). Chronic otitis is at it again How do we prevent otitis from recurring? At CVC Kansas City, James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), reviewed the best practices of ear treatment,
What’s New in Canine Lymphoma
Dr. Ettinger says B-cell lymphoma is most common in breeds like Doberman pinschers. Photo: Shutterstock.comWhere are we with the current state of canine lymphoma treatment? At a recent CVC, Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), offered veterinarians some answers to that
Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Joint Disorder in Dogs
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder diagnosed in dogs.1 OA is a term used to describe the process of joint cartilage degeneration. It is a chronic, progressive, and inflammatory disorder that results in articular cartilage damage as well
Educate Clients to Reduce Risk of Degenerative Joint Disease
Clients need to understand that there is no one magic pill to prevent degenerative joint disease (DJD) including osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs. However, there are many different means to slow the progression of the disease. One of the most important
When Does Pet Behavior Hint at Something More?
It can be difficult for pet owners to understand that the reason they are seeing behavior changes in their pets is due to an underlying medical issue that results in pain. Obtaining a thorough patient history will help us as
Overview of the New AAHA and AAFP Pain Management Guidelines
Effective pain management is crucial to the practice of veterinary medicine, the client-doctor relationship, and to the quality of life of veterinary patients. In 2015, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) expanded upon
What If Millennials Aren’t Lazy?
Confusion over that statement is most likely the stereotypical response if you aren’t part of that generation. But what if that statement were true?