August 2017

We highlight exciting new and upcoming advances in the treatment of the most common heart disease in dogs, plus a pet owner’s account of her dog’s reparative surgery.

A survey of veterinary cancer specialists reveals which chemotherapeutics oncologists commonly avoid and which drugs they use to address these common adverse effects in their patients.

Whether you are a veterinarian or team member, work in a private practice or a shelter, teach students or are a student, there is a conference for you.

Understanding when fear-based aggression is most likely to occur, plus how to identify and manage it.

At the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Lori Bidwell, DVM, DACVA, CVA, CVTP, presented an update on analgesia in geriatric horses.

A look at some of the latest and greatest products in veterinary medicine for August 2017.

If you see cats in your practice, you undoubtedly will see a significant number of upper respiratory infections. At the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Dr. Mike Lappin discussed 2 of the leading causes of respiratory infections in cats—bacterial and viral.

To some, a mundane task like cleaning an examination table between appointments may seem unimportant. But this simple action, and its role in biosecurity, deserves more focus than it sometimes receives.

Hungarian researchers studied whether sleep has the same memory consolidation effect in dogs as it does in humans.

Much progress has been made in eradicating this deadly disease, but roadblocks remain, experts say.

A chance encounter with a homeless man and his dog leads one veterinarian to start a unique charity.

Proper analysis of pleural or peritoneal fluid can go a long way toward verifying a diagnosis and directing treatment recommendations. Sample preparation and handling can have a significant effect on the accuracy of test results.

These treatments are used to address a wide variety of health issues in animals, and more veterinarians are choosing them.