Jennifer L. Garcia, DVM, DACVIM

Natural remedies abound for treating common diseases in people and pets, but what exact role they should play remains undetermined. This study looked specifically at the use of milk thistle for helping pets with liver disease.

Work through this interactive case to help Olivia, a 2-year-old terrier mix, get over her urinary troubles.

A commentary on the integral role of effective listening and the lack of training in this area for veterinary professionals.

This study looked at whether such a screening is worth it and what it means if the results are negative.

This study found that the presence or absence of a heart murmur does not reliably predict cardiac disease in cats.

Which therapies have the most evidence for efficacy? These researchers take a look.

A look at the clinical challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of feline mast cell disease and an overview of current treatment options.

A look at whether this practice will thwart your results.

Despite being apparently healthy, middle-aged and older cats can often have abnormalities that would benefit from intervention and monitoring.

Clinical interest in this glucocorticoid stems from its immune-modulating effects directly at the level of the intestinal tract with few of the systemic effects typically associated with corticosteroids.

Find out if this drug can prolong survival if given earlier in the course of disease.

This study sought to determine whether cats with early CKD have elevated PTH concentrations compared with healthy geriatric cats.

This study says the likely answer is "Yes."

Researchers evaluated this assay in 155 asymptomatic Doberman pinschers to determine whether it can be used as an indicator for this life-threatening condition.

Recent research has redefined the role of IgE and histamine in the pathogenesis of this disease.

These survey results reveal how some may associate a cat's personality with its coat color.

Find out which emetic is best in toxic situations.

Does your practice have a patient list full of all-American dogs?

A new study sheds light on risk factors for the development of these tumors.

A simple way to help distinguish between congenital vs. acquired shunts would help all practitioners.

A look at how carprofen and etodolac affect renal function in dogs.

Read this before you next prescribe this drug for your patients with hyperadrenocorticism.

Is clot prevention important in pets with IMHA?

A look at how to best halt these infections in shelters.

These tests help identify affected patients but likely lead to overdiagnosis as well.

And does amylase and lipase activity measurement play a role?

An analysis of the best method to prioritize critical patients.

Keeping these concerns in mind may help with client communication.

A study investigated the utility of this anticonvulsant.

Will current point-of-care tests detect this new variant-CPV2c?