Orthopedics

This veterinary pain and bioethics expert has an issue with conventional terminology surrounding feline declaws.

Its no secret that acral lick granulomas are irritating for veterinary clients, their pets and you. Heres everything you need to know about this dermatologic condition, from what causes it to how to diagnose it.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

The future of treating conditions like osteoarthritis has arrived, and these veterinarians say that you (yes, you) can see it through.

Results from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study by Morris Animal Foundation focus on golden retrievers, but report posits data could apply to other large breeds.

The ninth annual Banfield State of Pet Health Report focused on two intertwined problems: obesity and joint disease.

Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine is all well and good when the evidence is clear-cut. But as articular cartilage expert Dr. Emma Adam knows, the data on use of hyaluronic acid in horses are often ambiguous.

Time is of the essence when determining whether an equine patient has this potentially life-threatening problem. So, make sure you know what diagnostic clues to look forand what could be a red herring.

A veterinary patient presents with symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophybut dont tuck your tail at a patients odd nails! Heres all you need to know about this common inflammatory disease.

Repetitive injuries mean lots of veterinary care for canine athletes and lots of interaction with this specific breed of dog owner. Lucky for you, they make great partners on the path to better patient care.

Differentiating orthopedic from neurologic conditions can be tricky, even for veterinary specialists. Heres a quick guide to reaching an accurate diagnosis based in part on gait evaluation.

Veterinary specialists David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, and Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, weigh in on how to motivate clients and what to charge for your services.

Based on both clinical studies and this veterinary nutritionists experience, obesity and orthopedic disease go hand in handoften with significant repercussions for both patient health and the human-animal bond.

Catastrophic injuries peaked in late February and March 2019; veterinarians point to multiple factors, call for further investigation.

I'm sharing my experiences with dogs, moon bears and advanced technology at Fetch dvm360 in Baltimore. Heres what that looks like in my veterinary surgeries.

Extended-release version of local anesthetic has potential for misuse, says group funding the research.

Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

This tech company has been outfitting orthodontists’ offices with an interactive digital bulletin board for years. Can it help your clients bite into all your services?

A fierce encounter leads to injury and some dog mom remorse.

Welcome to laser therapy 101 covering the basics of treatment areas, treatment time and dosages.

The compound, derived from fertilized egg yolk, was studied in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study at Kansas State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine.

Sharing of information leads to success stories.

Its the time of year to reflect on those whove shaped our lives as veterinarians, Dr. Brock says.

Specialist says localized and minimally invasive is where it's at.

When cats in your practice have degenerative joint disease (and the majority do), are you recognizing the related pain and debilitation? Your TLCan accurate diagnosis, multimodal management and simple environmental modificationscan bring comfort to these cats and their owners.

Epidemiologist Dr. Missy Simpson shares the first prospective research from the Morris Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.At Fetch dvm360 conference in Kansas City, Missy Simpson, DVM, PhD, epidemiologist for the Morris Animal Foundation's Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, presented "Gold-mining clinical insights from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study-3,000+ dogs strong and six years along."Solid Goldies

Two-year-old Bengal cat named Fridgey is recovering well.Image courtesy of Lauren Bruce.

A recent study challenges the use of tramadol for canine osteoarthritis.

I learned first-hand this year how hard these injuries are for pets and their owners.

Use this printable handout to help veterinary clients understand what's happening with their pet's joint, and how it can be repaired.