Harnessing Automation to Streamline Canine Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
A recent study has yielded some new insights into the exciting advancements being made in the automation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis for canine patients.…
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Safeguarding the Equine Industry: The Importance of Biosecurity Practices
Biosecurity plays a critical role in protecting the United States horse industry from infectious disease outbreaks. Maintaining a high level of biosecurity is essential for…
Expanding the Scope of Canine Health Research: A Call for Capturing the Human Exposome
Researchers Audrey Ruple and Courtney Sexton from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine are urging their fellow scientists to cast a wider net when it…
Canine Cognitive Testing Provide Insights into Trainability and Temperament
Researchers at the University of Helsinki recently conducted a large-scale study examining the links between canine cognitive abilities and everyday behavior in over 900 dogs.…
Surgical Outcomes in Dogs with SAD
A recent retrospective study investigated surgical treatment outcomes in dogs with spinal subarachnoid diverticulum (SAD). The study included ten dogs with chronic progressive paraparesis, or…
Decoding Canine Oral Melanomas
In a comprehensive study, researchers evaluated a cohort of 12 dogs with oral malignant melanomas (MM). The demographic details of the cohort, including a balanced…
Tackling Canine B-Cell Lymphomas: A Novel Targeted Approach
B-cell lymphomas (BCL) are the most common hematological cancers affecting our canine patients. While traditional chemotherapy-based protocols, such as CHOP, have been the mainstay of…
Cementoplasty: Promising Palliative Treatment for Canine Osteosarcoma
Cementoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves injecting a bone substitute, such as a calcium phosphate cement, into a tumor lesion. This technique…
Applying Quality Equine Nutrition in Clinical Settings
Abby Geick is an equine veterinarian who knows firsthand the powerful impact nutrition can have on a horseÂ’s well-being. When her 23-year-old horse, Mackay, lost…
TMJ Diagnostics: Arthroscopic Examination Protocol for Canine Temporomandibular Joint
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in canines poses several challenges in terms of intra-articular diagnostics. However, a recent study that developed and tested an arthroscopic examination…
The Impact of BCS on Systolic Blood Pressure and Glucose Levels in Cats
Obesity is a prevalent nutritional disease in cats and has significant implications for their overall health and well-being. A recent study investigated the differences in…
Proton Pump Inhibitors: A Potential Game-Changer in Canine Cancer Treatment?
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) recently made a groundbreaking discovery. They have revealed the potential of proton…
