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Carolina Arenas

DVM, PhD, Dipl-ECVIM-CA, MRCVS, EBVS®️ European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal...

This article details the diagnosis and treatment of canine leishmaniosis in dogs. It covers key aspects such as clinical signs, diagnostic tests (serology, PCR), clinical staging, and comprehensive treatment protocols. Learn about drug options, side effects, and essential monitoring for effective...

Mellora Sharman

BVSc MVM PGradCert PhD FANZCVS DECVIM-CA FHEA MRCVS, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal...

This article provides a practical approach to canine vomiting and diarrhoea, distinguishing acute vs. chronic presentations. It guides prioritizing differential diagnoses based on breed, history, and exam findings (gastrointestinal (GI)/extra-GI), and outlines a logical diagnostic pathway for...

Mellora Sharman

BVSc MVM PGradCert PhD FANZCVS DECVIM-CA FHEA MRCVS, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal...

This practical guide for vets outlines options for monitoring dogs on trilostane therapy for Cushing's syndrome. It is informed by published papers, ALIVE project (European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology) and experience. It covers the use of pre-pill cortisol, ACTH stimulation testing, and...

Liz Barton

MA VetMB, MRCVS, MCIPR, Head of...

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Carolina Arenas

DVM, PhD, Dipl-ECVIM-CA, MRCVS, EBVS®️ European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal...

This guide details the diagnostic approach to hypercalcaemia in dogs, covering clinical signs (anorexia, lethargy, PU/PD), causes and diagnostic steps. Key insights include interpreting CBC/biochemistry (albumin, globulins, ionised calcium), imaging (radiographs, ultrasound), and specific tests...

Sonia Anor

Neurology and Neurosurgery...

This article discusses Vestibular Disease in dogs and cats, focusing on central versus peripheral signs. It details neurological examinationsfor differentiation, including mental status, nystagmus, and cranial nerve involvement. Causes range from inflammatory to neoplastic conditions. Diagnostic...