Unlike violence against humans, government agencies do not currently collect comprehensive data on animal abuse cases, making it difficult to determine exactly how pervasive the problem is—but that is changing.
January 2018
An overview of the current thinking, including when to initiate antiepileptic drugs, supportive care for patients with status epilepticus, and long-term seizure control.
Research in dogs is informing the design of cancer studies in people, particularly with respect to immunotherapy.
Veterinarians who suspect clients of mistreating their pets should tread lightly, gather and document evidence carefully, and collaborate with law enforcement.
Rethinking your approach to the physical exam and incorporating some simple changes can have a monumental effect on patient and owner stress during visits.
Radiographs are integral to the diagnosis of many conditions in pet birds, but obtaining high-quality images can be difficult in these species.
Easy-to-administer ectoparasiticides that offer enduring protection increase adherence and provide better protection for pets.
An exploration of current knowledge on a primary nutrient, including dietary recommendations and directions for future research.
Mistakes in practice are inevitable. It is what we do after making an error that can help foster—or dissuade—the culture of infallibility that permeates our profession.
What is at play—and what is the outcome—when dogs with Cushing disease develop concurrent diabetes mellitus?
Thermotherapy and mechanical pressure techniques—with or without pharmacologic aids—can reduce pain in emergency and intensive care unit patients.
A look at some of the latest and greatest products in veterinary medicine for January 2018.
Parallels between species have propelled collaboration and coordination in oncology research that is proving beneficial to both people and pets.
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