Every month, we share articles featuring new trends, recent scientific studies, and the latest discoveries in the veterinary field. Share your passion and update your knowledge with our quick one-minute pieces.
Evaluation of serum cardiac troponin-I concentrations for diagnosis of infective endocarditis in dogs
Infectious endocarditis (IE) is a microbial infection that causes inflammation of at least one of the cardiac valves or the endocardial surface of the cardiac chambers. Mehr erfahren >
The efficacy of a nutritional supplement containing green-lipped mussel, curcumin and blackcurrant leaf extract in dogs and cats with osteoarthritis
One of the most common orthopedic findings in cats and dogs is osteoarthritis (OA), with an estimated prevalence of 90% in dogs after 5 years of age. This is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the quality of life of pets. Mehr erfahren >
Revisiting the pathophysiology of heatstroke
Heat stroke is an extremely lethal syndrome, caused by high core body temperature. It is characterized by the inability to dissipate heat during exposure to hot environments, or during intense physical exercise under heat stress. Mehr erfahren >
Neurofilament light chain as a biomarker of meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology in dogs
Neurofilaments (Nfs) are neuron specific proteins that are highly expressed in axons. When axonal damage occurs, Nfs are released into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood stream. Neurofilament light chain (NfL) concentration in the CSF and blood have recently shown to reflect neuroaxonal damage and could be potential biomarkers for disease progression in humans. Mehr erfahren >
Equine parvovirus hepatitis
In 1918 Theiler’s disease was first described in a group of horses in South Africa after the administration of an equine biological. This disease is characterized by acute hepatic necrosis and fulminant liver failure. Mehr erfahren >
Antimicrobial discontinuation in dogs with acute aspiration pneumonia
Aspiration Pneumonia (AP) is a usual cause of bacterial pneumonia in veterinary practice. It is currently diagnosed based on compatible anamneses, clinical signs, and imaging. Mehr erfahren >
Making the most of your veterinary career connections how to make and maintain your network
It’s a known fact that professional network is influential in all occupational fields and veterinary medicine isn’t an exception. A research study done by the platform LinkedIn has found that 85% of job opportunities were tied to previous connections. Mehr erfahren >
Association of gastric lymphofollicular hyperplasia with Helicobacter-like organisms in dogs
Gastric lymphofollicular hyperplasia (GLFH) is characterized by the formation of lymphoid nodules and follicles in the gastric mucosa. In humans this might reflect an active stimulation of lymphoid tissue by Helicobacter pylori, but how does it present in dogs? Mehr erfahren >
Leishmaniosis in a cat with chronic diarrhoea as the only clinical manifestation
Leishmaniosis is a disease with limited information related to epidemiologic and clinical aspect in cats. Regardless, it seems to be an emerging disease in this species. Mehr erfahren >
Improve International launches new online Feline Nursing programme in partnership with ISVPS
An online Feline Nursing course has been launched by Improve International in order to help nurse technicians working in both general and referral practice extend their knowledge and skills. The course also offers the opportunity to achieve a Nurse Cer … Mehr erfahren >
An ultra-long-acting recombinant insulin for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in cats
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrinopathy in cats, and its treatment relies upon the SC injection of insulin once- or twice-daily, along with dietary modification. In the majority of cats this is a life-long treatment. It is known that in peopl … Mehr erfahren >
Retrospective study on the use of lidocaine constant rate infusions for the treatment of ileus in ruminants and camelids
Although ileus is a poorly documented condition in ruminants, most of the cases happen after surgery and there are very few studies that mention drugs that can affect intestinal motility in these species. Lidocaine is frequently used in veterinary medi … Mehr erfahren >
New Online Computed Tomography Programme Launched by Improve International
We are delighted to have launched an online programme in Computed Tomography (CT), offering a route to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert), accredited and awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies. CT is alr … Mehr erfahren >
Development of an Ethogram/Guide for Identifying Feline Emotions: a New Approach to Feline Interactions and Welfare Assessment in Practice
Veterinary professionals in mixed and small animal practice frequently assess feline behaviour to safely interact with cats and monitor their wellbeing. If the practitioner makes a mistake assessing the behaviour this can result into a stressful situat … Mehr erfahren >
Repurposing medical devices as “button” esophagostomy tubes for extended nutritional support
Nutrition is essential for patient recovery and energy supply is strongly associated with hospital discharge. For this purpose, hospitalized animals often undergo a feeding tube placement, that for the long term should be esophageal (E-tubes). In anima … Mehr erfahren >