Diagnostics

Proper use of focused assessment with sonography for trauma, triage, and tracking (monitoring) allows clinicians to evaluate both obvious soft-tissue abnormalities and ascites in the abdomen.

Radiography is an integral diagnostic tool in companion animal practice. Here are brief guidelines for obtaining the most useful images of the abdomen in dogs and cats.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman is joined by Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), who shares his extensive knowledge about intervertebral disk disease in dachshunds.

In the spirit of “building a better mousetrap,” researchers have tested a novel measurement protocol—the manubrium heart score—for flagging cardiac disease in dogs.

Keep pet owners informed through the entire dental examination and extraction process, soothe fears about anesthesia, make jargon-free correlations and address cost concerns with advice from Kendall Taney, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD.

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Dr. Clifford (Kip) Berry explains why radiographs are great for initially identifying the cause of vomiting in cats and dogs.

Dr. Clifford (Kip) Berry provides insight on how much training is required to master the ultrasound machine.

Dr. Berry shares the best way to achieve optimal diagnostic resu

A veterinary oncologist outlines what every veterinarian should know when counseling owners on complementary and alternative medicine treatments for their cancer patients.

Pain management in feline patients is especially challenging due to difficulty in diagnosing their pain and the limited number of pain control medications available for cats. But newer hands-free tools can expand your veterinary toolbox for feline pain control.

Veterinary technicians, prepare yourself for an ultrasound in action! Heres everything you need to know, from the machine to getting the perfect image from a patientin any situation.

Whether you work in general or emergency practice, you must feel comfortable performing certain emergency procedures. Here are the top five emergency procedures every veterinary practitioner who treats cats should know.

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This dog was referred to an oncologist because of a mass identified by its primary veterinarian. Work through this case with the team at the University of Tennessee to find out what happens once a patient is referred.

Its never too late to correct oral problems, as long as the patients age remains top of mind.

Dr. Nathan Helgert provides the anatomic pathology perspective on this thymoma case.

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Thinking of buying this advanced imaging technology for your general-practice veterinary hospital? A veterinary imaging specialist answers the money, time and space questions.

Examine the ultrasonograms, study the exam findings, and see if you can name the cause in this feline patient with hematuria and recurrent UTIs.

Here's help from some of our favorite veterinary radiologists for zeroing in on important imaging findings.

Its investigation is ongoing and the agency hasnt changed its recommendation to pet owners whose pets are not ill.

Stop scavenging the internet for comparable radiographs. Let Vetology AI do the digging so you can do the diagnosing.

This roundup of new products offers insights on canine behavior, the ability to perform arthroscopy anywhere, plus two resources for helping clients pay.

You have problems. And veterinary conference exhibit halls are full of people who want to solve them for you. Have you seen these ones yet, tackling dirty towels, jaded clients and the future of veterinary imaging?