“As marijuana is being legalized in more states and its use is becoming more widespread where it's not legal, we're seeing more intoxications," says MedVet Columbus criticalist Natashia Evans, BVSc, DACVECC. “When users compound the drug with a …
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Use of Pimobendan in Dogs with Pre-clinical Degenerative Valve Disease & Cardiomegaly
Pimobendan helps prolong the symptom-free period for dogs with pre-clinical degenerative valve disease and cardiomegaly – EPIC Trial results.
The EPIC (Evaluation of Pimobendan In dogs with Cardiomegaly caused by preclinical mitral valve disease) …
What is the Best Age to Perform Spays & Neuters?
There is an increasing, though controversial, body of evidence calling into question the pros and cons that early spay/neuter may have on cats and dogs. The AVMA, “supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats in an effort to reduce …
Best Postoperative Antibiotic Choice for Cats and Dogs Having Gastrointestinal Surgery
What is the Best Postoperative Antibiotic Choice for Cats and Dogs Having Gastrointestinal surgery?
Treatment Recommendations for Partially Torn Cranial Cruciate Ligaments
The intra-articular component of canine cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) disease remains poorly understood. Areas of active investigation include the timing of synovitis in relation to ligament damage, the reason inflammation affects the CrCL while …
IDEXX Diagnostic Challenge: Why is Angel Anemic?
IDEXX Diagnostic Challenge: Why is Angel Anemic?
History:
Angel, a 9-month-old spayed female Yorkshire Terrier, was referred for evaluation of anemia that developed the day after surgery to remove a metallic button from her stomach.
Cheyletiellosis (Walking Dandruff) in Dogs and Cats
Cheyletiellosis is a skin disease that is caused by mites called Cheyletiella spp. (sometimes called ‘walking dandruff’). This mite is contracted from dogs, cats, rabbits or other animals that are infested with the mite. The mite lives in the …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Dogs and Cats
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), also known as diet or food responsive diarrhea, food intolerance or food allergy, antibiotic responsive diarrhea, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, protein losing enteropathy, and lymphangectasia, is a …
IL-31 for Canine Atopic Dermatitis
Zoetis has been granted conditional release of their Canine Atopic Dermatitis Immunotherapeutic monoclonal antibody against IL-31. This injection has been developed for managing pruritus in dogs by binding their IL-31 with a monoclonal antibody.
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New Topical Therapy for Feline Eosinophilic Keratoconjunctivitis
Feline eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the cornea and/or conjunctiva. It is characterized by mucopurulent discharge and pink/white raised plaques on the cornea or conjunctiva. Eosinophils are often noted …