DiagnosticsJuly 16, 2026 · 18 min readImmune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP) in Dogs: Treatment Ladder and Survival OddsAn in-depth review of canine immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP), analyzing platelet destruction signs, the 2024 ACVIM diagnosis and treatment consensus,…Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology#Emergency & Critical Care
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
DiagnosticsJuly 14, 2026 · 17 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
DiagnosticsJuly 11, 2026 · 17 min readLeptospirosis in Dogs: Zoonotic Risk, Diagnosis, and Doxycycline ProtocolsA clinical workup of canine leptospirosis: transmission, signs of acute kidney injury, MAT and PCR diagnostic timing, doxycycline treatment, and…Ran Chen#Vaccination & Infectious Disease#Emergency & Critical Care
DiagnosticsJuly 10, 2026 · 17 min readDog Intestinal Blockage: Emergency Signs, Endoscopy vs Surgery, and Real CostAn emergency guide for dog owners facing intestinal blockages, explaining critical signs, diagnostics, endoscopy vs. laparotomy, linear foreign body risks,…Ran Chen#Gastroenterology#Emergency & Critical Care
DiagnosticsJuly 7, 2026 · 21 min readVestibular Disease in Dogs: Central vs Peripheral, Recovery, and the Stroke QuestionA comprehensive clinical guide to canine vestibular disease, detailing how to distinguish central from peripheral lesions, recovery timelines, study-backed…Ran Chen#Emergency & Critical Care#Endocrinology
DiagnosticsJuly 6, 2026 · 18 min readAddison's Disease in Dogs: ACTH Test, DOCP vs FludrocortisoneAn evidence-based guide on canine hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease). Compare DOCP injections vs daily fludrocortisone, understand the ACTH test, and…Ran Chen#Endocrinology#Emergency & Critical Care#Clinical Pathology
DiagnosticsJuly 6, 2026 · 22 min readImmune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) in Dogs: Survival and TreatmentAn evidence-based guide on canine Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA). Discover the ACVIM drug ladder, transfusion criteria, blood thinner selection,…Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology#Drug Safety & Toxicology#Emergency & Critical Care
PharmaceuticalsJuly 2, 2026 · 18 min readPhenobarbital for Dogs: Dosing, Liver Monitoring, and the openFDA Adverse-Event SignalIs 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
DiagnosticsJuly 1, 2026 · 17 min readIVDD in Dogs: Grades, Surgery vs Cage Rest, and Deep-Pain EmergencySlipped 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
