Medical
Equine placentitis is on the rise
A recent increase in nocardioform placentitis serves as a good reminder for veterinarians to review the best ways to catch this infection early and how to treat it.
Evaluating saddle fit analysis
New developments in saddle analysis can help veterinarians determine if a horse's sore back is due to poor-fitting tack.
New rodenticide without antidote alarms pet toxicology experts
2008 EPA regulations may have unintended but dangerous consequences.
Vaccine-associated sarcomas in cats
Expert advice on surgical excision.
Say goodbye to dental
Why you and your team need to adopt a new term-COHAT-to encompass all the facets of regular dental care.
Case 12, Answer 5c
Bucking the strain of bucked shins
Although fairly prevalent in 2-year-olds, this common inflammatory condition of the cannon bone can affect any Thoroughbred racehorse in training and lead to more serious injury further on in a horse's career.
Uncovering the gray areas of EPM
Certain areas have seen cluster outbreaks of this disease and helped shed light on risk factors and preventive measures.
21 tips to enhance your crystalluria interpretation
Use this list of dos and don'ts the next time you process a veterinary urine sample.
A safer way to place chest tubes
This technique involving a little soft tissue dissection reduces the chance of iatrogenic damage during placement.
Canine patient emits toxic gas, sending veterinary staff to hospital
Common commercial rodenticide thought to be cause of poisoning.
Millie's love: behind the scenes
Article contest winner share the story behind her award-winning article
How to perform a partial mandibulectomy in dogs
Review the basics of this veterinary surgery that can be life-saving for pets with some forms of oral neoplasia.
Champion racehorse Paynter recovering well after surgery
Good news for the winning racehorse that underwent a celiotomy in October.
ClinQuiz: Implementing the American Animal Hospital Association's Anesthesia Guidelines (Sponsored by Abbott Animal Health) Answer 5D
ClinQuiz: Implementing the American Animal Hospital Association's Anesthesia Guidelines (Sponsored by Abbott Animal Health) Answer 5A
Risk of Ehrlichia species exposure on the rise across portions of U.S.
Improved detection confirms significant threat from lone star tick, supports need for year-round tick control in dogs and cats.
"Uh-oh... maybe I should have referred that"
Five case studies that highlight the importance of timely veterinary dental referrals.
ULTRA Duramune - New canine vaccine line
Watch a short video about a brand-new canine vaccine line. Learn about the new ULTRA Duramunemdash;the first and only 1/2 mL canine vaccine line for dogs of all sizes.
Effects of summer drought still felt in Missouri's horses
Mizzou veterinarian sees large spike in bacterial infection.
FDA urges veterinarians to avoid ambiguity when writing prescriptions for pets
Human pharmacists may misinterpret veterinary medication and dosage instructions, agency says.
Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs: Is vaccination a factor?
A recent report looks into whether veterinarians should be concerned with immunization in dogs with a history of this disease.
A candid conversation with veterinarian Ralph Brinster, 'Father of Transgenesis'
Penn's Ralph Brinster shares insights of 50 years in veterinary medicine studying mammalian germ line.
Washington State/USDA veterinary scientist creates test, treatment for malaria-like sickness in horses
Infection first reported at King Ranch, legendary for its world-class quarter horses.
Myofascial pain syndrome in dogs
How painful trigger points develop and how you can use rehabilitative techniques to relieve them.
Client form: Adjusting to arthritis
Equine colitis: Causes, consequences and management challenges for veterinarians
Veterinary strategies on fighting this all-too-common and life-threatening condition in horses.
Firstline - Digital Edition - 11/01/2012
Ignite Your Passion For Practice
Horse set on fire in August is healing well at Ohio State
Preliminary assessments look good for first skin grafts.
Golden retrievers sought for long-term MAF study
Investigators ask DVMs, pet owners to enroll dogs in lifetime health project.