How to Keep Pet Joint Pain at Bay
Owners often bring their pets to their veterinarian when they notice their companions are no longer as active as they once were. These dogs and cats often overweight by the time they present to their veterinarian. If the diagnosis is
The Latest on Veterinary Cardiology
Veterinary medicine has come a long way in recent years, especially in cardiology, where a large volume of research is underway. Researchers and specialists are making strides in interventional cardiology, which uses advanced procedures and imaging techniques to perform minimally invasive
Pet Travel Basics: Ready to Roam?
The smell of the open road! It’s a staple of the summer travel season. Oh wait, are we behind a garbage truck? What’s that smell? Oh, no Fluffy got car sick! Let’s rewind. This all could have been avoided. If
Repair the Barrier, Not Rinse and Repeat
It's all well and good when the medicine your veterinary customers prescribe does the trick the first time around. But, when owners are not compliant with treatment instructions, skin infections don't respond to antibiotic therapy due to underlying disease, or
Oh My, Myopathy!?!
Doberman pinschers are often considered the poster child for DCM. (Getty Images)We are all familiar with the pathophysiology-myocardial disease results in a progressive decrease in myocardial contractility and ventricular dilation. The cause in many cases has not been determined and
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
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