Effect of Pimobendan in Dogs with Preclinical Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and Cardiomegaly: The EPIC Study— A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study evaluates the effect of pimobendan in dogs with preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease and cardiomegaly. Click here to be directed to the full study in the Journal if Veterina...
Emma Lagerlow 9:15am December 9th, 2016
ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Recommendations on the Treatment and Prevention of Uroliths in Dogs and Cats
In an age of advancing endoscopic and lithotripsy technologies, the management of urolithiasis poses a unique opportunity to advance compassionate veterinary care, not only for patients with uroli...
Emma Lagerlow 2:48pm December 8th, 2016
Evaluation of Basal Serum or Plasma Cortisol Concentrations for the Diagnosis of Hypoadrenocorticism in Dogs
Previous studies that included limited numbers of affected dogs have suggested basal cortisol concentrations ≤55 nmol/L (2 μg/dL) are sensitive, but nonspecific, for a diagnosis of hypoadrenoc...
Emma Lagerlow 10:09am October 13th, 2016
Evaluation of Body Weight, Body Condition, and Muscle Condition in Cats with Hyperthyroidism
The contribution of fat loss versus muscle wasting to the loss of body weight seen in hyperthyroid cats is unknown. The objective of this study was to investigate body weight, body condition score (...
Emma Lagerlow 3:55pm October 5th, 2016
Neutropenia Associated with Compounded Formulations of Lomustine in Dogs with Cancer
Compounded lomustine is used commonly in veterinary patients. However, the potential variability in these formulations is unknown and concern exists that compounded formulations of drugs may diffe...
Emma Lagerlow 2:14pm September 8th, 2016