Tag: research study
Combining TCVM and Conventional Methods for Canine Thunderstorm Aversion Treatment
Canine thunderstorm aversion (CTA) significantly affects dogs and their caregivers. Many dogs display anxiety during thunderstorms, leading to destructive behaviors and stress. Traditional treatments...
Pair-Housing Shelter Dogs: Improving Welfare and Outcomes
Dogs housed in shelters often experience stress and isolation, which can negatively impact their welfare. Prior research has suggested that pair-housing compatible dogs can...
Four Reasons to Integrate Ashwagandha into Your Pet Patients’ Wellness Routines
Veterinarians and animal health professionals everywhere are turning to ashwagandha for better pet health. Here’s why…
As veterinarians (and pet parents) increasingly recognize the interconnectedness...
Canine Cognitive Testing Provide Insights into Trainability and Temperament
Researchers at the University of Helsinki recently conducted a large-scale study examining the links between canine cognitive abilities and everyday behavior in over 900...
Surgical Outcomes in Dogs with SAD
A recent retrospective study investigated surgical treatment outcomes in dogs with spinal subarachnoid diverticulum (SAD). The study included ten dogs with chronic progressive paraparesis,...
Decoding Canine Oral Melanomas
In a comprehensive study, researchers evaluated a cohort of 12 dogs with oral malignant melanomas (MM). The demographic details of the cohort, including a...
Tackling Canine B-Cell Lymphomas: A Novel Targeted Approach
B-cell lymphomas (BCL) are the most common hematological cancers affecting our canine patients. While traditional chemotherapy-based protocols, such as CHOP, have been the mainstay...
Cementoplasty: Promising Palliative Treatment for Canine Osteosarcoma
Cementoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that involves injecting a bone substitute, such as a calcium phosphate cement, into a tumor lesion. This...
TMJ Diagnostics: Arthroscopic Examination Protocol for Canine Temporomandibular Joint
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in canines poses several challenges in terms of intra-articular diagnostics. However, a recent study that developed and tested an arthroscopic...
The Impact of BCS on Systolic Blood Pressure and Glucose Levels...
Obesity is a prevalent nutritional disease in cats and has significant implications for their overall health and well-being. A recent study investigated the differences...