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515 articles across pharmaceuticals, equipment, diagnostics, insurance, and practice management · showing 191–200.

Companion animal in a veterinary exam setting with medication reference materials.

PharmaceuticalsJuly 2, 2026 · 18 min read

Phenobarbital for Dogs: Dosing, Liver Monitoring, and the openFDA Adverse-Event Signal

Is phenobarbital safe for dogs with epilepsy? This clinical guide covers starting doses, serum levels, liver monitoring schedules, and a deep-dive into openFDA…

Ran Chen#Drug Safety & Toxicology #Emergency & Critical Care

A side view of a French Bulldog showing the facial conformation associated with BOAS.

DiagnosticsJuly 1, 2026 · 17 min read

BOAS in Dogs: Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome Components, Grading, and Surgery

BOAS is the upper airway syndrome of flat-faced dogs. Learn the 5 primary anatomical components, the Cambridge grading scale, breed risk data, and surgical…

Ran Chen#Diagnostic Imaging #Anesthesia & Analgesia

A veterinary neurologist checking a dog's spinal reflexes.

DiagnosticsJuly 1, 2026 · 17 min read

IVDD in Dogs: Grades, Surgery vs Cage Rest, and Deep-Pain Emergency

Slipped disc in a dog can lead to paralysis. Learn the neurological grades, when to choose surgery vs conservative cage rest, and how to spot a deep-pain…

Ran Chen#Emergency & Critical Care #Diagnostic Imaging

DiagnosticsJuly 1, 2026 · 20 min read

Shih Tzu Health Problems: A VetCompass Morbidity and Mortality Profile

Is the Shih Tzu as unhealthy as other flat-faced dog breeds? Real VetCompass UK primary-care data ranks their top disorders, lifespan, and causes of death.

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Dentistry #Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsJune 30, 2026 · 16 min read

Dog Obesity: Body Condition Score, Safe Weight Loss Rate, and What Actually Works

A clinical guide to canine obesity. Learn how to perform body condition scoring (BCS), understand the safe weekly weight loss rate, calculate calories, and…

Ran Chen#Nutrition

Companion animal beside veterinary diagnostic materials.

DiagnosticsJune 30, 2026 · 16 min read

Periodontal Disease in Dogs: Stages, COHAT, Treatment Costs, and What the Guidelines Show

A comprehensive guide to canine periodontal disease. Understand the stages of gum disease, the clinical COHAT standard under anesthesia, dental cleaning costs,…

Ran Chen#Dentistry

PharmaceuticalsJune 30, 2026 · 19 min read

Veterinary Clinical Trials for Dogs and Cats: How to Find, Enroll, and What They Cost

A comprehensive guide to veterinary clinical trials for pets. Learn how trials work, how to search the AVMA registry and NCI COTC, check eligibility, and…

Ran Chen#Oncology #Vaccination & Infectious Disease

DiagnosticsJune 29, 2026 · 19 min read

Antibiotic Resistance in Dogs: NARMS Data on MRSP and Resistant E. coli

Antibiotic resistance is rising in veterinary medicine. Analyze the FDA NARMS dataset of 318,168 canine records to understand MRSP, resistant E. coli, and key…

Ran Chen#Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives #Clinical Pathology #Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsJune 29, 2026 · 17 min read

The Oncept Canine Melanoma Vaccine: How It Works, Cost, and the Evidence Controversy

A clinical review of the Oncept Canine Melanoma Vaccine (DNA). Learn about the ACVIM specialist restrictions, pricing, and the USDA vs. FDA efficacy…

Ran Chen#Oncology #Vaccination & Infectious Disease #Drug Safety & Toxicology

PharmaceuticalsJune 29, 2026 · 17 min read

Slow-Kill vs. AHS Three-Dose Heartworm Treatment: When Each Actually Makes Sense

Compare the AHS three-dose melarsomine heartworm treatment protocol with the slow-kill moxidectin/doxycycline alternative. Analyze costs, safety, and why…

Ran Chen#Parasiticides #Drug Safety & Toxicology