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The RECOVER 2026 First Aid Guidelines for Dogs and Cats: A Summary
In this Vetpocket™ article, Dr. Danelia de Kock introduces one of the newest RECOVER guidelines: First Aid Guidelines for Dogs and Cats. Discover the key critical care emergencies covered in
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In this Vetpocket™ article, Kelsey Marriott, BS, AAS, CVT explains systemic hypertension and hypotension in dogs and cats. Her article explores their underlying causes, clinical signs, accurate measurement techniques, treatment options, and relevant reference ranges for clinical monitoring.
Join Dr. Danelia de Kock in this Vetpocket™ article as she explores the different types of fluid disturbances within the body. Review the key changes in body volume, content, and distribution.
Discover how to navigate real-world clinical challenges in part 4 of our 8-part Vetpocket™ mentorship series. In this article, Dr. Catherine Ashe concludes the case study of Penny by sharing her clinical approach to pyometra. She provides practical insights on managing treatment options when an owner has a limited budget.
This Vetpocket™ article features Dr. Danelia de Kock sharing key insights on the resurgence of the New World Screwworm (NWS), a serious infestation. Read through to the very end to discover the conditionally approved or emergency use authorized drugs recommended for treating and/or preventing NWS in dogs and cats.
In this Vetpocket™ article, Dr. Shadi Ireifej provides essential pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostics, treatment options, and more for canine cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex (pyometra) in dogs. Pyometra is a critical veterinary emergency requiring rapid stabilization and surgical intervention.
In this Vetpocket™ article, Dr. Danelia de Kock discusses her key takeaways regarding the new oral diabetes mellitus drug option in cats. This is a must-read update for our diabetic feline patients!
In this Vetpocket™ article, part 3 of our 8-part mentorship series, Dr. Catherine Ashe explores the practical realities of veterinary medicine. She details her professional approach to navigating cases where financial resources are limited - a situation frequently encountered in daily clinical practice.
In this Vetpocket™ article, Dr. Danelia de Kock breaks down the various mechanisms used to help achieve and maintain homeostasis as it pertains to water and solute movement within the body. These mechanisms include Starling's law of the capillary, osmosis, passive transport (simple and facilitated diffusion), as well as active transport.
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