Kate Boatright, VMD

The diagnostic work-up can be divided into 3 steps and prioritizes localizing the source of decreased albumin levels.

Appropriate patient and test selection can help to reduce misdiagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism in dogs

Older felines commonly present signs of multiple disease processes, which can make case management challenging.

New laboratory tests allow veterinarians to screen their canine patients for the presence of cancer cells before the onset of clinical signs, which can improve patient outcomes.

Patients with gastrointestinal obstructions are higher risk anesthetic patients who require careful preparation and monitoring to maximize outcomes

Keeping current with research helps practitioners stay on the cutting edge of palliative care.

Veterinarians can do a lot to treat this cardiac condition in their clinics by following the most updated clinical evidence.

General practitioners and specialists can collaborate to offer clients and patients the best options and care to meet their unique needs

Patients presenting with a high body temperature may require time, a thorough history, physical examination, and often extensive but targeted diagnostic testing.

Uroliths are one potential cause of lower urinary tract signs in cats. Management varies by type but can be guided by clinical suspicion based on appropriate history, signalment, and diagnostics.

Use of pre-visit pharmaceuticals and in-clinic sedation for feline patients can improve the patient, client, and veterinary experience

Having a plan for approaching emergency cases can help smooth the stabilization process and improve patient outcomes.

In patients with unusual, severe, or nonresponsive dermatologic lesions, histopathology can be an important test to obtain a definitive diagnosis and guide treatment.

Systemic hypertension is a common finding in both canine and feline patients with serious potential sequelae.

Pyometra and urethral obstruction are life-threatening conditions that can be quite expensive to treat, and new research shows positive outcomes for these patients treated surgically in a primary care setting

A large proportion of cats are at risk of sudden morbidity and mortality from silent heart disease. Choosing appropriate diagnostic tools can improve the veterinarian’s ability to diagnose cardiology conditions in asymptomatic pets.

Owners, rescue staff, and veterinarians must make special considerations during transport and adoption of dogs infected with heartworms

Using appropriate diagnostics and creating a treatment plan that maximizes client compliance, facilitates good antimicrobial stewardship and treatment success

Prevention strategies can help protect dogs from infection with resistant strains

General practice veterinarians and their teams should be comfortable answering 3 common questions about puppy and kitten dietary needs to get these young pets off to a healthy start

Understanding the clinical picture and performing appropriate diet trials will improve identification of patients suffering from food reactions, including allergy

The role of the gastrointestinal tract in optimal function of an animal’s body is complex. Maximizing the function of the GI tract can help improve the overall health of patients.

Reducing cortisol secretion helps treat dogs with hyperadrenocorticism, an often-frustrating disease to diagnose.

Learn how you can improve your skills as a phlebotomist to maximize successful blood draws by understanding what affects sample quality, proper patient positioning, and how to work with difficult veins.

Communication among members of the veterinary team or between the veterinary team and clients can sometimes become tense, but we can improve the outcomes by understanding key principles of communication and learning to de-escalate a situation.

Veterinary patients presenting with head trauma can be intimidating but can improve immensely with intravenous fluid therapy, supplemental oxygen, and nursing care.

Management of stress-associated conditions in cats should utilize a multi-pronged approach including ensuring basic needs are met, environmental enrichment, behavior modification, and the considered use of pharmaceuticals or supplements.

During a session at an AVMA Virtual Convention, a veterinary cancer specialist discusses key facts about the disease to help clients make the best decision for their pet.

Antimicrobial resistance is considered a major threat to public health. How can the veterinary profession be a part of the solution?

Serious prescription errors have been reported when pet prescriptions are filled at community pharmacies. Awareness of why these errors might occur and strategies for prevention will help protect patient health and improve working relationships between veterinarians and community pharmacists.