Acute large bowel diarrhea is common in veterinary medicine and can be managed through dietary intervention. Therefore, it is important to understand the impact of the type and concentration of fibre in the diet on clinical outcomes. Perk up with your monthly shot of Vetspresso! In this episode, we look into an article published in the Journal of Internal Veterinary Medicine in March 2022, which summarizes the effects of feeding a commercially available high-fibre diet on fecal score...

Many owners believe that cats need outdoor stimulation to be fulfilled and happy. Therefore, it is important to make clients aware of the advantages and disadvantages of allowing their cats to have free access to the outdoors. Perk up with your monthly shot of Vetspresso! In this episode, we look into an article published in Animals in February 2020, which summarizes the available information on the pros and cons of letting cats roam outdoors freely. It also addresses pet owners’ practices,...

Fear and anxiety during veterinary visits are becoming increasingly common among cats and dogs. To reduce this discomfort, can we use certain medications to help pets feel more comfortable in the clinic, which in turn can ease the stress experienced by clients and veterinary teams? Perk up with your monthly shot of Vetspresso! In this episode, we look into an article published in The Canadian Veterinary Journal in September 2021, which reviews four pre-appointment medications that can be used...

It is known that 15 to 20% of cats and dogs presented in clinic with pruritus suffer from cutaneous food reactions. Is it reliable to include all diets - even raw meat-based foods - in elimination trials prescribed to pets that may be suffering from a food allergy? Perk up with your monthly shot of Vetspresso! In this episode, we look into an article published in The Canadian Veterinary Journal in September 2020, which analyzes if the ingredient labels on raw meat-based foods are reliable and...

Dietary support has been used to manage seizures in people with epilepsy for many years. However, may there also be a possibility to help our canine patients with idiopathic epilepsy by adjusting their diets? Perk up with your monthly shot of Vetspresso! In this episode, we look into an article published in VetRecord in April 2020, which examines the efficacy, palatability, and tolerability of a commercially available diet with 6.5% MCT oil in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, without cluster...

For decades, vaccinations have been used as a preventative method in human and veterinary medicine. However, the rise of vaccination hesitancy observed in recent years is causing greater concerns for veterinarians and pet owners. Perk up with your monthly shot of Vetspresso! In this episode, we look into an article published in The Canadian Veterinary Journal in March 2021, which summarizes the results of a survey on how American and Canadian veterinarians perceive core vaccination rates in...

Anesthesia and analgesia protocols can play a significant role in ensuring patient comfort and safety when they visit veterinary clinics. Perk up with your monthly shot of Vetspresso! In this episode, we look into an article published in PLOS ONE, which compares the use of anesthesia and analgesia protocols in small animals with recommended guidelines. Published in September 2021, the purpose of this survey was to examine the anesthesia and analgesia protocols that English-speaking veterinary...

COVID-19 has severely impacted the veterinary industry since it first hit in March 2020, forcing clinics to review their patient care and client communication protocols. In this month’s Vetspresso, we look into an article published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, which summarizes the results of a global online survey with over 4,105 participants, mostly from the US and Canada. Published in February 2021, the goal of this survey was to better understand dog owners’ fears related to...

Dental problems are one of the most common issues encountered during routine examinations. This is why dental disease and preventive dental health should be discussed at almost every clinic appointment. In this month’s Vetspresso, we look into an article published in Elsevier reviewing the current understanding of feline chronic gingivostomatitis and providing guidance on today’s standard of care. Published last year, this update summarizes the findings of various studies to help us better...