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Adequate nutrition can be an important aspect in the management of any disease process. There is an ever-growing body of evidence that supports the use of nutrition early on in many diseases. Early and appropriate nutrition can hasten recovery, …

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Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common canine tumor of the bladder and urethra. At this time, the cause of transitional cell carcinoma is not known. Exposure to carcinogenic compounds is suspected to be a contributing factor, but very …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most advanced imaging technique used in veterinary medicine. MRI provides detailed images of internal structures and reveal subtle abnormalities that cannot be identified with radiographs or CT scans. In some …

Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years and is practiced in many cultures. References to massage appear in writings from ancient China, Japan, India, Egypt, Greece and Rome. People have been performing some form of massage on their …

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common form of heart disease in cats that results in thickening of the heart muscle, specifically the main pumping chamber of the heart (left ventricle). This thickening (called hypertrophy) can impair …

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive way to evaluate the inside of organs such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, urinary system, trachea, lungs, and nasal cavity. Additionally, endoscopy can be performed to evaluate the inside of body cavities …

Extracapsular Lateral Suture Stabilization (ELSS) is a surgical procedure that provides stability to the unstable canine knee. The instability is the result of a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL). Knee stability is necessary for proper leg …

Intervertebral disks are the “cushions” in the space between spinal vertebrae. These disks are subject to a number of degenerative conditions and forces that predispose them to bulge or rupture over time. This rupture leads to damage to the spinal …