Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Suspected Myositis Secondary to Melarsomine Injections
The benefits of treating heartworm disease with melarsomine need to outweigh the risks, which, in this case, ended up being severe.
Parasitology
Battling Giants: A Case of Canine Dioctophymiasis
The giant kidney worm is a lesser-known parasite that is contracted through the ingestion of undercooked frogs and fish or contaminated drinking water.
Anesthesiology
Unexpected Hyperkalemia in an Anesthetized Dog
The development of hyperkalemia in the perioperative period is well documented, usually having negative and profound effects on a patient’s cardiovascular system; however, causation of intraoperative hyperkalemia remains elusive.
Dermatology
The Crusty Doberman: Identifying and Managing a Rare Dermatologic Diagnosis
Dogs who do not get enough zinc can develop a condition called zinc-responsive dermatosis (ZRD), which results in various dermatologic clinical signs, such as crusty, scaly lesions that are often mistaken for other skin conditions.
Behavior
Addressing the Most Common Veterinary Visit–Associated Canine Behavior Concerns
Fear, anxiety, and aggression are common canine behaviors in veterinary settings but can be successfully managed using a structured, welfare-focused approach.
Equine Medicine
Recurrent Ocular Hemangiosarcoma in a Horse
While the life expectancy for patients with ocular HSA is 18 months, this patient has developed this disease twice and has well exceeded those expectations.
Anesthesiology
Epinephrine Nebulization in the Postanesthetic Care of a Canine Patient With Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Epinephrine nebulization is typically known as an adjunctive therapy and is used alongside oxygen therapy and corticosteroids in the immediate postoperative period.
Neurology
The Role of the Veterinary Nurse in the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of a Canine Meningioma
Meningioma is the most common primary brain tumor found in dogs. Because of the superficial location, surgical removal often has a good prognosis.