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    Issue number 32.3 Published 26/04/2023

    Prescribing IV fluids in the cat

    Prescribing IV fluids for cats is not as straightforward as it may first appear; this paper offers a comprehensive overview of current knowledge.

    By Ivayla Yozova

    Issue number 33.1 Published 19/04/2023

    Gluten in human and canine health

    Gluten-free diets are currently popular for both humans and dogs, but actually how common are gluten-related disorders? This paper compares and contrasts what we know about them in both species.

    By Chih-Fan Chiang

    Issue number 32.3 Published 12/04/2023

    Sepsis in the dog

    Sepsis is a medical emergency in the dog; rapid identification and proactive intervention are essential for a positive outcome.

    By Rafael Obrador de Aguilar

    Issue number 25.2 Published 05/04/2023

    Perianal pruritus in the dog

    Anal and perianal pruritus can be a real nuisance and requires careful diagnosis as there are several etiologies.

    By Elisa Maina and Chiara Noli

    Issue number 32.3 Published 29/03/2023

    Acute heart failure in dogs

    Acute heart failure in dogs carries a serious risk of death, and optimizing diagnosis and treatment is paramount, as discussed by Luca Ferasin.

    By Luca Ferasin

    Issue number 25.2 Published 22/03/2023

    Canine pyoderma: the problem of meticillin resistance

    Before the emergence of meticillin resistance, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius was susceptible to most of the antibiotic drugs available for animals

    By Ana Oliveira

    Issue number 32.3 Published 15/02/2023

    Arterial thromboembolism in cats

    Feline thromboembolism is a condition which can strike without warning, and where the clinician’s assessment and decisions can make the difference between life and death, as discussed in this article by Michael Aherne.

    By Michael Aherne

    Issue number 25.2 Published 01/02/2023

    Canine cutaneous autoimmune disease

    Immune-mediated dermatoses are uncommon diseases in the dog and cat and may be subdivided into autoimmune and immune-mediated categories

    By Amy Shumaker

    Issue number 32.3 Published 25/01/2023

    How I approach… The dog in respiratory distress

    How do you deal with a dog in respiratory distress? This article reviews the optimal approach required to assess and stabilize the critically ill patient.

    By Jasper E. Burke and Deborah C. Silverstein