Canine hypoadrenocorticism, also known as Addison’s disease, results from inadequate production of adrenal hormones. An Addisonian crisis is a life-threatening complication requiring aggressive treatment. Causes Immune-mediated destruction of the adrenal cortex remains the most common cause of primary hypoadrenocorticism in dogs. A small number of dogs suffer from iatrogenic primary Addison’s disease. Secondary hypoadrenocorticism occurs…
By Michelle Evason, DVM, BSc, DACVIM (SAIM) Vaccination for canine Lyme disease (either ‘for’ or ‘against’) can be a hot topic, particularly in the current vaccine hesitancy era. Unfortunately, along with other aspects of Lyme borreliosis management in dogs and cats, it’s also a topic lacking clear evidence- and expert-based consensus.1a, 1b What is the…
This infographic reviews common types of mycotoxins found in pet food, their sources, and their most common effects on dogs.
This infographic reviews the steps for replacing a proptosed globe in dogs and cats.
This infographic reviews the incisional technique for emergency or prophylactic gastropexy.
This infographic reviews the belt loop technique for emergency or prophylactic gastropexy.
This infographic reviews the circumcostal technique for emergency or prophylactic gastropexy.
This infographic reviews neurologic deficits of the limbs associated with lesions in each spinal cord segment.
This infographic reviews the anatomy of the canine ear.
This infographic reviews the anatomy of the mammalian tooth.