You run a wellness panel on a clinically healthy canine adult patient. Everything looks normal except for one number: SDMA … Keep reading

Canine Cushing's syndrome, or hypercortisolism, presents a diagnostic challenge. Many of the clinical signs—polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, panting, coat changes, lethargy, … Keep reading

Gastrointestinal (GI) biopsies are a key tool for diagnosing chronic inflammatory enteropathies (formerly known as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD) … Keep reading

Grading and staging are two of the most critical concepts in veterinary oncology, yet they are often confused by both … Keep reading

As veterinarians, we have all had the moment when a fecal flotation comes back negative for a patient we strongly … Keep reading

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) remains one of the most challenging diseases in small animal practice, both diagnostically and therapeutically. It … Keep reading

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common and serious conditions in companion animals, especially in older cats … Keep reading

Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs, but not all lymphomas are the same. Canine lymphomas can … Keep reading

A breed name does more than describe a dog’s physical characteristics—it can point to genetic differences that influence disease risk, … Keep reading

Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses—often described as lumps and bumps by pet owners—are among the most common findings in dogs. Physical … Keep reading

A complete blood count (CBC) remains one of the most fundamental diagnostic tools in small animal practice. However, many clinicians … Keep reading

Accurate blood glucose measurement is an essential component of a serum chemistry panel and influences many clinical decisions in everyday … Keep reading