Pug Dog Encephalitis (aka Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis or NME) is an inflammatory disease of the brain that can cause a variety of signs and symptoms including behavioral changes, visual problems, pain, and seizures. Unfortunately, these symptoms are not typically noticed until there ha...

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) just recently released the 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats (J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2022; 58:55–76. DOI 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7292) - a wonderful resource for veterinary practitioners. As they state in their introduction,...

  Using Technology to Champion & Optimize Your Pet's Health The best outcome for any patient (human or animal) receiving treatment for a medical condition or after a surgery or procedure hinges on adhering to the doctor's instructions and follow-up recommendations. Healthcare providers re...

What works for cats with chronic kidney disease? - A nutritionist's perspective -     Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA Nutritional support is a key component of management in feline chronic kidney disease (CKD). The geriatric feline with chronic kidney disease (CKD) typically has...

What works for dogs with behavior disorders? - A nutritionist's perspective -        Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA In the past five years there has been an explosion of research looking at the interplay between nutrition, the gut microbiome, and behavior. Converging evid...

What works for those dogs with chronic gastrointestinal diseases? - A nutritionist's perspective Donna M. Raditic, DVM, DACVN, CVA  Dogs with chronic or chronic, intermittent gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are commonly encountered and these cases can be challenging for veterinary care provi...

Clinical presentation Feline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) is a cancer of the lining of the mouth. The most common age of diagnosis is 10-12 years of age. There is no known breed predilection. FOSCC most commonly looks like an area of deep ulceration (involving bone) or expansile mass...

After the death of a pet the aftercare options commonly considered include burial (if legally permissible in that municipality) and flame cremation. In this age of environmental care and concern there is an awareness about the contribution of greenhouse gases into our environment in association with...