Sarcopenia and weight management in older dogs
Muscle loss, or sarcopenia, in old dogs is a real and frequent problem; this article discusses how best to recognize and treat it
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How I approach… The old coughing dog
The old dog that presents with a chronic cough can offer a number of diagnostic possibilities, as Lynelle Johnson describes here
Dermatology and the aging dog
As dogs age, their skin also ages; this paper offers an overview of what these changes are and the most common dermatologic conditions seen in older dogs.
How I approach… Gingival enlargement in the dog
Gingival enlargement in a dog‘s mouth is a common presentation in the exam room; this paper covers the common pathologies encountered and discusses the preferred approach to treatment.
Nutrition of aging cats
Want to know how older cats differ in their nutritional needs from younger individuals? This article tells you what you need to know.
Canine cognitive dysfunction
Canine “dementia” is becoming more common as our pet population ages; this article reviews the signs, differential diagnoses and treatment for such cases
Pathologic hypercalcemia in the dog
This paper looks at differential diagnoses and therapeutic management options when a dog is found to have elevated calcium levels.
How I approach… A meaningful euthanasia appointment
Euthanasia is one of the most common and important procedures undertaken in veterinary medicine; here Dr. Cooney shares her thoughts on how to provide a compassionate and highly skilled end-of-life experience for both the pet patient and the caregiver.
Anesthesia of the geriatric patient
Anesthetizing the older patient is a daily occurrence in veterinary practice; here the authors review current knowledge and advise on the safest approach to such animals.
New approaches to osteoarthritis in dogs: etiology, detection, diagnosis
Are clinicians good at identifying osteoarthritis in dogs? Do we have preconceived ideas about it? This article challenges our understanding of the disease.