Indolent ulcers, or recurrent ulcers, are a specific type corneal ulcer in which the outer layer of the cornea (the epithelium) will not adhere to the underlying layer (the stroma). This condition often times occurs spontaneously in dogs over 6 …
Feline herpes virus is the most common cause of corneal and conjunctival disease in cats. It can be a most frustrating disease to manage for the patient, the owner, and the doctor. This virus cannot be spread from a cat to other species, including …
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eye describes the changes in the cornea which result from the lack of tear production. The cornea is the clear portion in the front of the eye. Like all living tissue, the cornea requires a supply of oxygen …
Echocardiography is the art of using ultrasound to view the structure and function of the heart in real time. Ultrasound is a highly informative, non-invasive and safe diagnostic test in both human and veterinary medicine. This technique uses high …
Maintenance of normal pressure within the eye depends on a delicate balance between production and escape of internal eye uid (aqueous humor). In glaucoma, the fluid drains too slowly or is completely blocked. As the fluid builds up, the …
Thoracic radiography often provides the first glimpse of cardiac structures in dogs being evaluated for potential heart disease. Though an important …
Objective: Evaluate the short-term outcomes of a novel synthetic ligament for treatment of naturally occurring canine cranial cruciate ligament disease. Study design: Prospective clinical study. Animals: Dogs with unilateral cranial cruciate …
The leopard gecko, also known as Eublepharis macularius, is native to south central Asia from southern Afghanistan, throughout Pakistan and northwestern India. For more information about the husbandry and care of leopard geckos, go to: “Leopard …
Apoquel has been more consistently available during the past year affording the opportunity to appreciate where best to consider its use.
Corneal ulcers are a common eye problem for cats and dogs. In addition to treating an ulcer with a topical antibiotic, artificial tear supplement and pain medication, adding a tetracycline drug can aid healing.
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