As we thaw from winter and approach peak mosquito and tick season across most of the country, it's crucial for … Keep reading

Tick-borne diseases (TBD) and heartworm in shelter dogs are a growing concern, both for veterinarians and the broader community. A … Keep reading

SDMA (Symmetric dimethylarginine) is a sensitive, reliable indicator in change and decrease of glomerular filtration (GFR). … Keep reading

Acute kidney injury accounts for approximately one-third of renal cases, but until recently, early detection and diagnosis have proved difficult.⁶ … Keep reading

As veterinarians, we are scientists at our core, and function best when we have objective data and as much control … Keep reading

Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) Prevalence Maps have been helping veterinarians stay informed for years regarding … Keep reading

Ear cytology is recommended for every case of otitis externa (OE), but is a commonly overlooked test. You may wonder … Keep reading

For decades, one of the core screening tests for canines and felines has been the ova and parasite (O&P) test. … Keep reading

When thinking about basic preventive blood screenings in new cats, it's usually a no-brainer to recommend a "triple test," … Keep reading

Kidney injury in pets can occur from a variety of causes and is often not clinically apparent. These patients may … Keep reading

Diagnosing kidney injury in pets can be challenging because it's often subclinical until significant trauma has occurred. Until recently, diagnosing … Keep reading

A mistake sometimes made by veterinarians early in their careers is attempting to assess renal function with blood work alone. … Keep reading