Top Ophthalmology Tips for the Practicing Veterinarian – Martin Coster, DVM, MS, DACVO From lighting to medication and holding techniques, this article covers a range of helpful tips and tricks to perform successful eye exams.

Melatonin: Immune Stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, and Antioxidant – Maureen Carroll, DVM, DACVIM Melatonin, as many know, is the master hormonal circadian. What many don’t know is that melatonin has effects on bodily function homeostasis in the form of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, prevention of mitochondrial dysfunction and liver injury, as well as immune properties that can aid in therapy for many disease states including sepsis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) in Companion Pets – Emily Ulfelder, BVetMed, DACVS OA in companion animals is a common, and often diagnostically challenging, disease process. Early recognition and intervention are essential to long term joint health. The pillars of OA management include weight management, low impact activity, and pain management.

Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease Clinical Points, Perspectives and Minimizing Risk – Rob Daniel, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Acute, severe thoracolumbar spinal cord injuries make up 4% of cases presenting to emergency veterinary facilities across North America, with ~75% due to some form of intervertebral disc (IV) displacement. Recent reports describe >20,000 surgeries annually.

Pemphigus Foliaceus – diagnostics and management – Klaus Loft, DVM Dealing with autoimmune blistering skin diseases (ABSD) is a complex and frustrating aspect of clinical practice. Pemphigus foliaceus (PF or simply pemphigus) is one of the more common autoimmune blistering skin diseases in referral practice.