Osteoarthritis in dogs is often diagnosed late owing to several factors. Here’s why, plus tips for managing this debilitating disease through nutrition.
Disease processes of the cervical spinal cord and vertebral column and the pain and paresis produced by these disorders are a common cause of presentation to the veterinarian.
More than a year in the making, the 2006 American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Feline Vaccine Advisory Panel Report is scheduled for publication in the Nov. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Answers to questions about what it takes to become a locum tenens veterinarian.
Elbow dysplasia is a collective term for the developmental orthopedic diseases of the canine elbow. Traditionally, it refers to ununited anconeal process (UAP), osteochondrosis of the humeral condyle (OCD), and fragmentation of the medial coronoid process (FCP).
In this article, I help you correctly interpret the findings of a neurologic evaluation in order to answer the most important question when dealing with a neurologic problem: Where is the lesion?
You should consider three major processes when evaluating cells from an enlarged lymph node: 1) Reactive lymph node 2) Lymphadenitis 3) Neoplasia- lymphoma or metastatic.
Retreating to your emotional silo may feel safer, but it wont protect you long-term.
Esophageal diseases are an important cause of dysmotility and regurgitation in dogs and cats. Here’s what you should know about these disorders.
Learn to take the sting out of verbal darts and head off conflicts with co-workers.
National Report -Though many veterinarians fret about student loans prohibiting them from buying a practice, the real killer is revolving credit, such as credit cards and car loans.
I just finished reading your September/October issue. I was quite enthralled. There was a lot of good information.
Osteoarthritis is a common problem for the athletic horse and has been estimated to cause 60 percent of lameness cases in the athletic horse.
My idea to help abused families blossomed into a program that shelters pets while their families get the help they need to escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives.
Here are five commonly recommended services along with educational strategies for getting pet owners to "yes."
A recent veterinary graduate shares the important lessons she learned outside the classroom.
Obesity, laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome can be managed with the right kind of feed.
Dr. Autumn Davidson answers several frequently asked canine reproduction questions: Does supplementing thyroid hormone improve fertility? Are vaginal culture results helpful in prebreeding examinations? How should apparent failure to lactate be treated?
Even veterinary teams sometimes overlook the power of the love and support pets provide. But now and then you may get an important reminder that a pet can lend hope and support healing--just as this veterinary student did.