It’s getting hot in here: Heatstroke in dogsHeatstroke is described as a form of “hyperthermia associated with systemic inflammatory response leading to a syndrome of multiorgan dysfunction in which encephalopathy predominates.” Read More
Lost in the weed: Marijuana toxicosis in the age of legalizationMarijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States and with the growing number of states allowing its use medicinally and recreationally, there is bound to be an impact on veterinary medicine. Read More
It’s getting harder and harder to breathe: How I treat pneumoniaBacterial pneumonia is fairly common in vet med. This post provides an in-depth discussion of diagnosis and treatment. Read More
Myths in clinical cardiologyMuch of our education has been taught as dogma. This post reviews a list of common clinical myths involving cardiac disease with little evidence to support their validity. Read More
Factors to consider prior to pursuing allergen-specific immunotherapy in caninesAllergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) is the only therapy that has the potential to change the immunologic response to allergens. Read More
Whiskey in the water: How to smooth anesthesia with the right pre-medsPremedication is the basis of a sound anesthesia plan or menu. Every premedication is composed of: tranquilizer and opioid, combinations of which Read More
Perioperative hypoxemia – What do I do?Appropriate arterial levels of oxygen are important for maintaining normal tissue oxygenation and therefore normal cellular metabolism and overall cellular function. Read More
Imaging diagnosis of common gastrointestinal and respiratory emergenciesInterpretation of radiographs, or any additional diagnostic imaging studies, should be performed in a systematic manner to ensure evaluation of all structures and consideration of all possible diagnoses. Read More
Dexmedetomidine use in small animal surgeryUse of dexmedetomidine in an anesthesia protocol can be nerve-racking at first, but with time you'll come to appreciate its use in balanced anesthesia. Read More
