The Gut Microbiome & Its Effect on Behavior in Dogs & Cats
We’ve learned a lot about the gut microbiome over the past 20 years, and important discoveries are still being made. This article focuses on the…
Category: Dogs
How Low-Level Laser Therapy/Photobiomodulation (LLLT/PBM) Reduces Oral Pain in Dogs & Cats
Unlocking a new technology to decrease oral pain and improve quality of life for dogs and cats with dental issues. When veterinary dentists hear the…
MRI for Intracranial Tumor Diagnosis in Veterinary Practice
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has emerged as an invaluable tool in veterinary medicine, particularly for diagnosing intracranial tumors in dogs and cats. Its non-invasive nature…
Clinical Reasoning in the Management of Acute Thoracolumbar Myelopathy in Dogs
Recent study shows that most cases of acute canine thoracolumbar myelopathy can be managed with clinical reasoning alone, without the need for imaging. Acute thoracolumbar…
Study Highlights Sensitivity of Canine Olfactory Powers
Shedding light on the remarkable capabilities of the canine sense of smell. Dogs possess an extraordinary sense of smell that far surpasses that of humans,…
Are Lesions on the Spleen Risk Factors for Splenic Neoplasia?
Findings from a recent study on splenic lesions may improve diagnostic management of splenic neoplasia. The spleen, often overlooked, but vitally important, can be the…
Potential Impact of Photobiomodulation on the Skin Microbiome of Atopic Dogs
Results of groundbreaking study could jumpstart further analysis of the beneficial effects of photobiomodulation on the canine skin microbiome. Photobiomodulation (PBM), formerly known as low-level…
Insights Into Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) in Large Breed Dogs
The prognosis for MMVD becomes markedly different once the disease progresses from one stage to another. Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most prevalent…
Novel Screening for Cancer Detection in Dogs
An innovative screening method for canine cancer promises a better alternative to traditional diagnostic methods. In veterinary oncology, early detection is paramount. Yet traditional diagnostic…
Revolutionizing DLBCL Management in Dogs
“Test and intervene,” an innovative new approach to DLBCL, aims to uncover risk in canine patients before the disease occurs. As veterinarians, we constantly strive…
Is There Any Neural Evidence of Advanced Comprehension in Canines?
Study reveals dogs can form mental representations of objects based on the words used to describe them. As veterinarians, we are constantly fascinated by the…
How Dogs Can Enhance Physical Activity in Children
A recent study investigating dog-facilitated physical activity in children shows promising results. Two-thirds of children in the US do not meet the National Physical Activity…
