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550 articles across pharmaceuticals, equipment, diagnostics, insurance, and practice management · showing 61–70.

A domestic cat in a veterinary consultation setting near clinical wound care and retrovirus reference documents.

DiagnosticsAugust 25, 2026 · 18 min read

Cat Bite Abscesses: Why Closed Pockets Need Drainage & FeLV/FIV Testing

Why cat bite abscesses need veterinary drainage and antibiotics: Pasteurella biology, Convenia vs Clavamox, FeLV/FIV testing clocks, and bite risks.

Ran Chen#Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives #Emergency & Critical Care #Vaccination & Infectious Disease

A young puppy in a veterinary clinic setting near fecal flotation testing equipment and diagnostic reference materials.

DiagnosticsAugust 25, 2026 · 20 min read

Coccidia in Puppies: Why Dewormers Fail & Sulfadimethoxine Is FDA-Labeled

Why routine dewormers fail against coccidia in puppies: Cystoisospora vs Giardia, flotation vs antigen testing, sulfadimethoxine labeling, and hygiene.

Ran Chen#Parasiticides #Gastroenterology #Clinical Pathology

A companion dog in a veterinary ophthalmology setting near tear-testing and corneal diagnostic reference materials.

DiagnosticsAugust 25, 2026 · 20 min read

Conjunctivitis in Dogs: Tear Tests, Fluorescein & IOP Checks Before Drops

Why red eyes in dogs require a diagnostic triad (Schirmer tear test, fluorescein stain, tonometry) before eye drops, plus look-alikes and safety risks.

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Emergency & Critical Care

A domestic cat in a veterinary clinic setting near otoscopic diagnostic tools and parasite reference documents.

DiagnosticsAugust 24, 2026 · 18 min read

Cat Ear Mites: Coffee-Ground Wax, Diagnosis, and Why Spot-Ons Beat Drops

Understand cat ear mites (Otodectes cynotis): why coffee-ground wax isn't diagnostic, why spot-ons beat ear drops, household treatment rules, and 2026 vet…

Ran Chen#Parasiticides #Dermatology

A domestic cat in a veterinary clinic near rapid diagnostic test materials and clinical pathology documents.

DiagnosticsAugust 24, 2026 · 17 min read

FeLV & FIV Testing in Cats: SNAP vs PCR, Kitten False Positives & Staging

Complete guide to FeLV and FIV testing in cats: SNAP combo mechanics, antigen vs antibody, kitten maternal antibody false positives, IFA/PCR confirmation, and…

Ran Chen#Vaccination & Infectious Disease #Clinical Pathology

A companion dog on a clinic examination mat near veterinary dermatology diagnostic folders.

DiagnosticsAugust 24, 2026 · 18 min read

Why Is My Dog Licking His Paws? Yeast vs Allergies vs Foxtails & Cysts

Why is your dog constantly licking or chewing their paws? Discover the difference between yeast, environmental allergies, foxtails, and interdigital cysts.

Ran Chen#Dermatology

A young Bulldog in a veterinary ophthalmology setting near third-eyelid reference documents.

DiagnosticsAugust 23, 2026 · 22 min read

Cherry Eye in Dogs: Replacement vs Removal, Surgery Costs, and Dry Eye Risk

Understand cherry eye in dogs: why nictitans gland removal causes severe dry eye, how Morgan pocket surgery works, recovery timelines, and 2026 costs.

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Pet Insurance & Claims

A floppy-eared dog in a veterinary exam room near otology and surgical reference documents.

DiagnosticsAugust 23, 2026 · 20 min read

Dog Ear Hematoma: Drainage vs Surgery vs Steroids and Why Aspiration Fails

Understand canine aural hematoma: why needle aspiration fails 80%+ of the time, 5 treatment options compared, cauliflower ear risk, and 2026 surgery costs.

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Anesthesia & Analgesia #Clinical Pathology

A domestic cat near a water bowl and veterinary clinical pathology lab folders.

DiagnosticsAugust 23, 2026 · 19 min read

Why Is My Cat Drinking So Much Water? Causes, Red Flags, and Veterinary Tests

Learn why increased thirst in cats is a critical medical signal: normal vs abnormal water intake (mL/kg), top causes (CKD, Diabetes, Thyroid), and lab tests.

Ran Chen#Feline CKD #Endocrinology #Urology

A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel beside veterinary insurance claim documents and cardiology reference materials.

InsuranceAugust 22, 2026 · 19 min read

Pet Insurance for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels: Heart, CM/SM, and Claim Traps

Navigate pet insurance for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Learn MVD and syringomyelia coverage traps, murmur pre-existing rules, premium costs, and claim…

Ran Chen#Pet Insurance & Claims #Cardiology