What does the evidence say about feline fitness and dog aerobics?February 1, 2022From the perspective of basic physiologic principles, there is no reason dogs should not benefit from exercise just as humans and other animals do.
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Risks and treatments surrounding cancerDecember 3, 2021One of the most common and dreaded diseases we see in small-animal patients is malignant neoplasia.
Why research can be so satisfyingNovember 16, 2021The heart of evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM) is, of course, evidence.
How do fresh food diets compare to their commercial cousins?November 4, 2021Nutrition is one of the most frequent subjects clients want to discuss, and often one of the most controversial.
Tummy troubles: Empirical treatment of acute vomitingSeptember 20, 2021Some of the most common clinical presentations seen in general practice are gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting and diarrhea.
Dogs, cats, and COVIDAugust 10, 2021While there are still gaps in our knowledge about how SARS-CoV-2 can affect different species, we have steadily improved our understanding through the course of the pandemic.
The process of agingAugust 6, 2021Aging is one of those superficially simple phenomena we all feel we understand until we try to define it.
Vaccine questions and resistanceJune 2, 2021Veterinarians probably have more familiarity with the science and application of vaccines than most physicians, excepting pediatricians. We understand the science of vaccines, the potential risks, and all the issues around immunization that are so hotly debated in the media these days.
Pre-anesthetic fasting: What's the right number?May 11, 2021The intent of pre-anesthetic fasting is to reduce anesthetic complications, specifically gastroesophageal reflux (GER), esophagitis, and aspiration pneumonia.
Where does gabapentin fit in pain control?April 13, 2021Veterinary medicine suffers from a chronic lack of scientific evidence to identify safe and effective treatments.
