Pain Management
Feline Chronic Pain Assessment
Cats are incredibly good at hiding pain; however, veterinary medicine has come a long way in recognizing and treating pain in cats.
Integrative Medicine
Integrating Veterinary Supplements and Nutraceuticals Into Traditional Approaches
Veterinary supplements and nutraceutical products are regulated differently than pharmaceutical drugs; therefore, independent and thorough research into the safety and efficacy is paramount before recommending them to a client.
Ophthalmology
What Is Wrong With My Patient’s Cornea? Nonulcerative Keratitis in Veterinary Medicine
This article reviews the clinical signs, diagnostic tests, classic appearance, and treatment of nonulcerative keratitides in dogs, cats, and horses.
Anesthesiology
Anesthetic Case Management of a Dog Undergoing Arytenoid Lateralization
The role of butorphanol in veterinary anesthesia/analgesia is both a widely debated and a highly polarizing topic. This case highlights how butorphanol can be utilized effectively as part of a multimodal anesthetic and analgesic plan.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Urinary Catheter Placement in Female Dogs
Placing a urinary catheter in a female dog can be a challenging procedure since, in many clinics, female catheterization is not frequently performed.
Rehabilitation
Muscle Function and Pain Management
Although musculature makes up a large part of the body, its contribution to pain and discomfort as well as to joint and bone healing is often overlooked.
Infectious Disease
Limiting the Zoonotic Risks of Fungal Skin Infections
Educating clients about the zoonotic disease along with recommended treatment plans, including disinfecting the environment, is a crucial component of managing these patients.
Nutrition
Nutritional Management of Gastrointestinal Disease in Brachycephalic Dogs
Digestive signs in brachycephalic dogs are usually medically managed with dietary modifications and pharmaceutical agents.