Joan Capuzzi, VMD

Ingesting of human psychiatric drugs can cause clinical signs ranging from sympathomimetic to anticholinergic

Toxic ingestions of human psychiatric drugs can cause clinical signs in pets that range from sympathomimetic to anticholinergic.

High blood pressure silently weaponizes flowing blood, turning key organs into targets. By detecting the often subtle clues to its havoc, veterinarians can recognize cats and dogs at risk.

The fertile gut of a dog or cat brims with benevolent bacteria. Various forces can ravage this delicate population, but these microorganisms can be reestablished

A leaky gut has several potential backstories. But every type of “protein-losing enteropathy” (PLE) shares a common loss: albumin, a vital protein that regulates the oncotic pressure of blood, among other things. Although dogs with PLE are quite sick, advances in diagnostics and treatments have improved outcomes.

Physical activity and creative mealtime strategies can support weight loss, boost quality of life, and bond cats more tightly with their humans.