Dermatology
“What Is This Lump on My Pet?”
Informative, clear communication with the pet owner can help alleviate stress concerning lumps and bumps.
Behavior
Everyday Handling for Veterinary Patients
Using appropriate handling techniques can help minimize fear, anxiety, and stress for all patients.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Use of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy in Critical Canine Patients With Respiratory Distress
For patients that do not respond adequately to conventional oxygen therapy, HFOT is an effective alternative method of delivering high volumes and pressures of oxygen.
Parasitology
Parasite Concerns for Indoor Cats
Pet owners may underestimate their cat’s exposure to fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks, and therefore may not have their "indoor-only" cats on proper preventives.
Anesthesiology
A Splintering Situation: A Case of Wooden Chest Syndrome in a Dog
Little is known about chest wall rigidity, or “wooden chest syndrome,” in veterinary patients and it can prove to be fatal without expert intervention.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Addisonian Crisis in a Dog
This case report describes a “textbook” addisonian crisis in a dog with regard to clinical presentation, laboratory values, and signalment.
Dentistry
Dentistry Instruments and Equipment: Uses and Maintenance
Proper cleaning and maintenance of veterinary dental equipment can protect patients from cross-contamination and keep instruments in optimal working order.
Nutrition
Energy Calculations: Gauging the Proper Caloric Intake for Patients
Every patient has different needs when it comes to nutrition. Learn how to gauge each patient’s energy calculations and apply it to a feeding plan that is healthy and sustainable.