Caring About the Caregivers

“The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as unrealistic as expecting to walk through water without getting wet. This sort of denial is no small matter. The way we deal with loss shapes our capacity to be present in life more than anything...

What have we been up to in 2023?

Take a behind-the-scenes look and delve into the key moments of the FVMA’s 2023! We’ve uncovered the various achievements, initiatives, and programs that have defined our year, shedding light on the contributions of our dedicated members, the impactful work of the FVMA Foundation, our commitment to students, our ongoing legislative advocacy, and the diverse range...

What Ails the Paws and Claws

Mites Mites (especially Demodex mites) and dermatophytosis can also cause pododermatitis. Demodicosis is typically diagnosed via deep skin scrapings/hair plucks. Dermatophytosis can be diagnosed via ringworm culture and/or PCR. Histopathology may also be helpful in diagnosing demodicosis and dermatophytosis. More recently, isoxazolines have been the mainstay for treating demodicosis. Given the high success rate of...

Icteric Cats: More Than Just Hepatic Lipidosis

Although hepatic lipidosis is reported to be one of the most common causes of icterus in cats, several other differentials need to be considered. A review of 50 icteric cats seen in the author’s practice revealed that only 30% had hepatic lipidosis. Cholangitis was responsible for 20%, and lymphoma was diagnosed in another 20%. Pancreatitis...

Ultrasound Evaluation of the Equine Carpal Canal

Effusion in the carpal sheath is an indication for ultrasound examination of the carpal canal. Septic tenosynovitis, superficial digital flexor (SDF) and deep digital flexor (DDF) tendinopathies, desmopathy of the accessory ligament of the superficial digital flexor tendon (AL-SDFT), and distal radial osteochondromas can easily be diagnosed with ultrasound. Ultrasound of this area is not...

Treating Joint Disease in the Equine Athlete

Joint disease is common in the equine athlete and osteoarthritis (OA) remains the leading cause of lameness in the equine industry, affecting approximately 60% of the equine population.Posttraumatic OA (PTOA), which occurs secondary to acute or chronic joint trauma, is likely the mostcommon type of OA in the horse. Trauma can be caused by such...