Jennifer L. Garcia, DVM, DACVIM

This information about survival times and prognostic factors can provide valuable information for clinicians to better educate owners about treatment expectations and outcomes.

A commentary on the use of evidence-based medicine as part of a more methodical approach to decision-making in clinical practice.

A study looks at the diagnosis and treatment of hypoadrenocorticism in cats.

An overview of guidelines created to provide veterinarians and pet owners with practical tips aimed at improving the quality of life of household cats.

A review of the pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of anaphylaxis in dogs and cats.

A study looks at whether the use of methocarbamol as a continuous rate infusion (CRI) may decrease the risk of side effects from using multiple drugs.

A study looks at the association between chronic kidney disease and UTIs in cats.

A study evaluates the efficacy of two commercially available low-magnesium, urine-acidifying diets for the dissolution of sterile struvite uroliths in cats.

This article details the clinical characteristics and prevalence of epilepsy of unknown cause in cats and how this information may be applied as part of the diagnostic process in the clinical setting.

The goal of this study was to better understand the signalment, history, and response to therapy in cats with naturally occurring Tritrichomonas foetus-associated intestinal disease.

The goal of this study was to determine the efficacy of eight over-the-counter disinfectants at killing the dermatophytes Microsporum canid and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.

A review of the reasons these diets are so popular and a discussion of areas where additional research is needed.

An overview of the recommended treatment protocol for ivermectin toxicosis.

The goal of this study was to determine if Oclacitinib is a safe and effective alternative for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in dogs.

The goal of this study was to identify the percentage of atypical features found in dogs with leptospirosis as well as evaluate the clinical utility of convalescent titers.

The goal of this study was to evaluate how changes in mineral metabolism affect laboratory parameters in growing cats.

This review describes the clinical signs of thiamine deficiency, as well as causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

With a variety of corticosteroids and other drugs available to treat dogs with IMHA, some insight into what to reach for first would be beneficial.

In an emergency, can you turn to your canine blood stores in a cat that needs a transfusion?

The goal of this study was to evaluate the quality of evidence surrounding NSAID-related adverse event data in dogs.

Methicillin-resistant organisms are being recovered more and more frequently from canine skin cultures, and concerns about transmission are increasing.

The goal of this study was to provide more recent data on the prevalence of acquired urinary incontinence.

An overview of the use of crystalloids and colloids for critical care veterinary patients.

An overview of diagnostic and treatment options for veterinary patients with signs of lower urinary tract disease.

Pets can easily get into toxic substances, and knowing how to react when presented with a poisoned pet is key.

A recent study examined whether young puppies that attend socialization classes are really at an increased risk for this deadly viral disease.

Four critical CPR points highlighted at the 2013 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society meeting.

A study looks at which repair technique is best to get dogs back on all four paws.

These researchers sought to describe the metabolic differences and potential adverse effects of the omega-3 fatty acids.

This review studied the outcome of cats treated with either phenobarbital or a combination of other antiepileptic drugs with respect to the number of seizures per year and quality of life.