Nausea, vomiting: First treat the underlying cause August 1, 2008 By: Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Please provide a review of anti-emetic and prokinetic drugs — I am confused.

Treatment of canine sepsis: First identify, eradicate the cause February 1, 2008 By: Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Please review management of sepsis in dogs.

Newer tests shed light on causes, treatment of adrenal disorders January 1, 2008 By: Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Q: Could you update the diagnosis and management of atypical hyperadrenocorticism?

Comparing therapies for canine hyperadrenocorticism October 1, 2007 By: Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Dr. Edward C. Feldman lectured at the 2007 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in Seattle on "Medical Management of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism: A Comparison of Trilostane to Mitotane." Here are some relevant points:

On guard for hepatobiliary diseases in dogs August 1, 2007 By: Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Hepatic portal-vein hypoplasia has been suggested as better terminology, better reflecting the cause.

Cytologic, histopathologic confirmation remains mainstay of diagnosis May 1, 2007 By: Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Q Please review laboratory diagnosis of systemic mycoses and toxoplasmosis.

Practical Matters: That old, slow dog: Is it really arthritis? March 1, 2007 By: Julie D. Smith, DVM, DACVS

Geriatric dogs are commonly referred to us for evaluation of what clients call slowing down. Often the tentative diagnosis before referral is arthritis (or is interpreted by the client as such), and the dog is receiving an NSAID.

Geriatric Oncology October 1, 2006

Blackwell Publishing introduces "Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology:

How to identify the cause of weight loss in geriatric cats July 1, 2006 By: Anne Mattson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Unfortunately, weight changes in older cats are often attributed merely to aging, so clients may not seek veterinary care or veterinarians may inadvertently delay a diagnostic workup until marked weight loss is evident or additional clinical signs arise. Starting with a detailed history, work your way through a complete workup in these patients.