PharmaceuticalsJuly 15, 2026 · 19 min readDeracoxib (Deramaxx) for Dogs: Dosing, Monitoring, and the openFDA RecordDeracoxib (Deramaxx) drug guide for dogs. Labeled indications, COX-2 preferential mechanism, dosing, kidney/liver/GI monitoring, washout rules, and openFDA…Ran Chen#Canine Osteoarthritis#Drug Safety & Toxicology
EquipmentJuly 15, 2026 · 17 min readVeterinary Anesthesia Ventilator Buyer Guide: Modes, Alarms, and RecallsVeterinary anesthesia ventilator buyer guide. Mechanical vs manual modes, volume vs pressure control, required patient-safety alarms, and FDA device recall…Ran Chen#Anesthesia & Analgesia#Emergency & Critical Care
PracticeJuly 15, 2026 · 22 min readVeterinary Drug Shortages: Substitution, Compounding, and Client SOPsAn operational playbook for handling veterinary drug backorders. Check the FDA list, evaluate MNVPs, choose safe substitutes, compound under GFI #256, and…Ran Chen#Clinic Workflow & Operations#Drug Safety & Toxicology
DiagnosticsJuly 15, 2026 · 21 min readKnowing When It Is Time: Quality-of-Life Scales for Dogs and CatsA structured guide to quality of life for senior pets. Learn to use the HHHHHMM and VetMetrica scales, track good vs. bad days, and navigate end-of-life…Ran Chen#Oncology
DiagnosticsJuly 15, 2026 · 23 min readWhen to Spay or Neuter Your Dog: Breed, Sex, and Disease Risk TimingAn evidence-based guide to spaying or neutering timing. Weigh breed-specific joint-disease, cancer, and incontinence risks using the latest UC Davis…Ran Chen#Canine Osteoarthritis#Oncology
DiagnosticsJuly 14, 2026 · 22 min readDilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs: Breeds, Echo, and the Grain-Free/Taurine QuestionCanine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) guide — breed predisposition, echocardiogram diagnostic criteria, the pimobendan treatment ladder, and the grain-free food…Ran Chen#Cardiology#Drug Safety & Toxicology
DiagnosticsJuly 14, 2026 · 16 min readGlaucoma in Dogs: The Vision-Loss Emergency, Breeds, Tonometry, and TreatmentCanine glaucoma guide — primary vs secondary, breed prevalence data, tonometry normal vs elevated pressure, emergency medical treatment, and the bilateral…Ran Chen#Emergency & Critical Care#Clinical Pathology
PharmaceuticalsJuly 14, 2026 · 18 min readSelegiline (Anipryl) for Dogs: Cognitive Dysfunction, Cushing's, and the MAOI RealityCanine selegiline (Anipryl) drug guide — labeled indications for dog dementia (CDS) and Cushing's, dosage, side effects, openFDA data, and critical MAOI drug…Ran Chen#Endocrinology#Drug Safety & Toxicology
PharmaceuticalsJuly 13, 2026 · 18 min readBuprenorphine for Dogs and Cats: Buprenex, Simbadol, Zorbium, and the FDA DataA clinical guide to buprenorphine for dogs and cats: comparing Buprenex, Simbadol, and Zorbium, mapping feline behavioral effects, DEA Schedule III rules, and…Ran Chen#Anesthesia & Analgesia#Drug Safety & Toxicology
PharmaceuticalsJuly 13, 2026 · 20 min readDoxycycline for Dogs and Cats: Heartworm, Tick-Borne Disease, and Label RealityA label-first guide to doxycycline in dogs and cats: extra-label AMDUCA rules, the American Heartworm Society protocol, feline esophageal safety, and openFDA…Ran Chen#Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives#Drug Safety & Toxicology
