Tag: quality of life
Gold Bead Acupuncture: A Promising Rescue for Chronic Joint Pain in...
Chronic joint pain remains a significant challenge in veterinary medicine. Many animals suffer despite conventional therapies. Recent research highlights the efficacy of gold bead...
A Novel Canine Osteosarcoma Treatment
Osteosarcoma, a prevalent bone cancer in dogs, poses significant challenges in treatment and management. A recent clinical trial at Virginia Tech's Animal Cancer Care...
What’s New in Idiopathic Epilepsy in Dogs?
Though idiopathic epilepsy in dogs is a serious and common neurologic disease, new therapy options and ongoing research have improved our ability to provide...
Frailty Assessment Tool for Aging Dogs
Like humans, dogs become frailer as they age. Loss of strength and weight, along with reduced activity, are signs of frailty. Dogs may slow...
A Closer Look at Pet Owner Decision-Making in Emergency Cases
In emergency cases of nontraumatic hemoabdomen, owner decisions are mostly driven by quality of life.
Pet-owner decision-making often takes center stage, especially when it comes...
Integrated approaches to canine cancer: augmentative treatment strategies
Three integrative treatment modalities that, when used in conjunction with chemo and radiation, can increase the longevity and life quality of canine cancer patients....