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    Issue number Published 14/03/2025

    Educating pet owners beyond the gumline

    Educating pet owners on the best options for maintaining their pet’s oral health can and should be a top priority in every small animal clinic.

    By Joseph E. Bend

    Issue number Published 21/02/2025

    Vet tech-led nutritional conversations in the clinic

    Veterinary technician-led nutritional conversations are a powerful tool in the veterinary clinic which can successfully achieve better owner understanding and compliance.

    By Liesbeth A. Verhoef-Hamers

    Issue number 34.2 Published 31/01/2025

    How I use… C-reactive protein in daily practice

    Not sure about how to use C-reactive protein assays? This paper offers seven key pointers to successfully incorporating it into everyday clinical practice.

    By José Cerón and Asta Tvarijonaviciute

    Issue number Published 17/01/2025

    Laboratory tests for Feline Infectious Peritonitis

    How do you make a definitive diagnosis when presented with a cat that may have feline infectious peritonitis? This paper takes you through the diagnostic options.

    By Angelica Stranieri and Saverio Paltrinieri

    Issue number Published 13/12/2024

    Laboratory evaluation of liver function

    The liver is a complex organ, and the biomarkers we utilize to evaluate it overlap in terms of predictive value and clinical utility.

    By Erica Behling-Kelly

    Issue number Published 29/11/2024

    Canine hematology FAQs

    Blood samples for hematological analysis are taken many times daily in every small animal clinic, but the clinician should be aware of the various factors that can influence the results obtained.

    By Josep Pastor

    Issue number 34.2 Published 15/11/2024

    Hypercalcemia in cats

    Feline hypercalcemia is commonly encountered in the clinic; this paper covers the diagnostic testing, clinical differentials, and management strategies for the condition.

    By Jordan M. Hampel and Timothy M. Fan

    Issue number Published 01/11/2024

    Practical diagnostic cytology for practitioners

    Cytology is highly effective for the diagnosis and assessment of various pathologies; this paper offers an overview of the technique and reviews the most common tumors found on cytological analysis.

    By Peter J. O’Brien and Maria Balan

    Issue number Published 18/10/2024

    Lymph node cytology in practice

    Needle biopsy of lymph nodes is commonly done in first opinion practice, but how good are you at interpreting the results? This article shows how to use this simple diagnostic procedure to best advantage.

    By Kate A. Baker