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    Issue number 26.1 Published 19/03/2021

    Canine colostrum

    The neonatal period is a major risk period in the dog, since approximately 20% of live-born puppies die before they are 21 days old...

    By Sylvie Chastant and Hanna Mila

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    Issue number 26.1 Published 16/03/2021

    Anesthesia for cesarean section in the dog

    The major goal in anesthesia for cesarean section (CS) is to minimize fetal effects of anesthetic drugs in order to minimize fetal respiratory...

    By Bonnie Hay Kraus

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    Issue number 26.1 Published 15/03/2021

    Occurrence of congenital conditions in puppies

    The addition of a puppy into a household is a fun and exciting time for new pet owners.

    By Emi Kate Saito and Catherine Rhoads

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    Issue number 26.2 Published 12/03/2021

    Feline vector-borne diseases

    By comparison with diseases transmitted to dogs by hematophagous (blood-feeding) arthropods, veterinarians appear to be relatively unaware about the global importance of feline vector-borne diseases (FVBD).

    By Mary Thompson and Peter Irwin

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    Issue number 26.1 Published 12/03/2021

    Weaning diarrhea in puppies

    Gastrointestinal diseases are some of the most frequent problems reported in dogs, with puppies being at higher risk of diarrhea than adult animals...

    By Aurélien Grellet

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    Issue number 26.1 Published 11/03/2021

    Skin diseases in puppies

    There are many skin disorders that are recognized in puppies, with a variety of etiologies.

    By Robert Kennis

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    Issue number 26.1 Published 10/03/2021

    How I Approach… A young puppy with a heart murmur

    Puppy murmurs are a common clinical finding for many practitioners.

    By Hannah Hodgkiss-Geere

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    Issue number 24.3 Published 10/03/2021

    Pets and pet foods – questions and answers

    Veterinarians and practice support staff encounter questions and comments on a daily basis from clients regarding various aspects of petfoods, many of which are based on hearsay, popular belief and even falsehoods.

    By Cailin Heinze

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    Issue number 24.3 Published 10/03/2021

    Calculating the energy content of pet food

    Why is it important to know the energy content of pet foods?

    By Richard Butterwick

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