August 2017
Repair Surgery Among Latest Treatments for Mitral Valve Disease
January 31, 2019
Article
Special Feature
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.
ACVIM 2017: Chemotherapy-Induced Vomiting and Inappetence
August 31, 2017
Article
Conference Coverage
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.
Keeping Up with Your Education
August 30, 2017
Article
Letter from the Chairman
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.
CVC Virginia Beach 2017: Fear-Based Aggression in Dogs
August 30, 2017
Article
Conference Coverage
Understanding when fear-based aggression is most likely to occur, plus how to identify and manage it.
WVC 2017: Pain Control for the Aging Horse
August 28, 2017
Article
Conference Coverage
At the 2017 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Lori Bidwell, DVM, DACVA, CVA, CVTP, presented an update on analgesia in geriatric horses.
Product Spotlight (August 2017)
August 28, 2017
Article
Product Spotlight
A look at some of the latest and greatest products in veterinary medicine for August 2017.
WVC 2017: Managing Cats With Upper Respiratory Infection
August 27, 2017
Article
Conference Coverage
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.
AAHA 2017: Does Your Practice's Biosecurity Protocol Need a Tune-Up?
August 26, 2017
Article
Conference Coverage
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.
Can Sleep Improve Memory in Dogs?
August 25, 2017
Article
Clinical Focus
Hungarian researchers studied whether sleep has the same memory consolidation effect in dogs as it does in humans.
Eliminating Canine Rabies From the Western Hemisphere
August 24, 2017
Article
Clinical Focus
Much progress has been made in eradicating this deadly disease, but roadblocks remain, experts say.
Helping Those Who Cannot Help Themselves
August 23, 2017
Article
Making a Difference
A chance encounter with a homeless man and his dog leads one veterinarian to start a unique charity.
AAHA 2017: Analysis of Pleural, Peritoneal Fluid
August 22, 2017
Article
Conference Coverage
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.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care
August 21, 2017
Article
Clinical Focus
These treatments are used to address a wide variety of health issues in animals, and more veterinarians are choosing them.