Biologics are everywhere—but which one to choose? Regenerative medicine has transformed equine orthopaedics...
For equine athletes, peak performance and joint health exist in a delicate balance. Whether it is a show jumper landing from a fence, a reining horse...
By the time obvious radiographic changes appear, osteoarthritis (OA) has often been active within the joint for months or even years. For equine athle...
Managing osteoarthritis (OA) in horses is rarely about finding a single "best" treatment. Instead, successful outcomes often depend on combi...
For decades, management of podotrochlear syndrome has focused largely on controlling pain, optimizing hoof balance, and...
For nearly a year, the horse had been battling intermittent forelimb lameness. Rest helped. NSAIDs helped. Yet the problem kept returning. S...
Forelimb lameness can be a diagnostic challenge, and the navicular bone is often at the center of the investigation. Although small, this boat-shaped...
Navicular disease remains one of the most common causes of performance-limiting forelimb lameness in horses, particularly in gallopers, jump...
Navicular syndrome remains one of the most frequent causes of chronic forelimb lameness in athletic horses, particularly dressage horses and...
Osteoarthritis (OA) remains one of the leading causes of lameness and reduced athletic performance in sport horses. Despite advances in imag...
For practising veterinarians, osteoarthritis (OA) is often viewed through the lens of lameness, radiographic changes, and declining performa...
Osteoarthritis (OA) remains one of the most common causes of pain, lameness, and reduced performance in athletic horses. Once establish...
Osteoarthritis (OA) remains one of the leading causes of reduced performance, chronic lameness, and early retirement in horses. While n...
Acute diarrhoea remains one of the leading causes of hospitalisation and mortality in horses worldwide. Despite advances in d...
Although acute equine diarrhoea has multiple causes, several enteropathogens carry significant implications for prognosis, treatme...
Chronic diarrhoea is a common yet challenging presentation in equine practice. Clinical signs are often non-specific, and definitive diagnos...
Acute diarrhoea remains one of the most challenging emergencies in equine medicine. While clinicians often focus on stabilising&nb...
Acute diarrhoea associated with colitis or typhlocolitis is a life-threatening emergency in horses. While clinicians often focus o...
Perinatal mortality remains one of the most challenging areas of cattle practice. When a full-term fetus or a newborn calf dies around the t...
When investigating a case of bovine perinatal mortality, the quality of the diagnosis often depends on the quality of the samples submitted. Even...
When a full-term calf dies before birth, during calving or within the first 48 hours of life, infectious disease is often one of the potenti...
Over the last three decades, research has clearly established insulin dysregulation (ID) as the central mechanism underlying endocrinop...
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains one of the most important vesicular diseases affecting cloven-hoofed animals because of its rapid trans...
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks create enormous pressure on veterinarians because the disease spreads rapidly, affects multiple animals within&...
Vaccination remains one of the most discussed and complex aspects of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control. While vaccines can significantly...
When “Bad Behavior” Is Actually Estrus: A Practical Equine Perspective A mare that suddenly resists collection, swishes her tail ex...
Shell erosions, ulcerative skin lesions, and traumatic wounds are among the most common findings in stranded sea turtles. In many cases, they appear m...
When sea turtle eggs fail to hatch, environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations, humidity imbalance, flooding, or predation are u...
Not every bacterial infection in sea turtles presents with dramatic lesions or sudden collapse. Some infections develop gradually over weeks or e...
Sea turtle rescue cases are often emotionally charged, but head trauma cases demand far more than supportive care. Nearly all sea turtle spe...
Sea turtle medicine often places veterinarians at the intersection of trauma care, neurology, surgery, nutrition, and conservation biology. Among the...
Antibiotics are often the first line of treatment for shell infections in turtles, but chronic ulcerative dermatitis in softshell species can quickly...
Chronic shell lesions in turtles are among the most time-consuming and frustrating conditions veterinarians manage in reptile practice. Healing may ta...
Sea turtle rehabilitation is rarely simple. Veterinarians working in rescue and rehabilitation centers routinely encounter animals suffering...
Pain management in reptiles has advanced significantly over the last decade, but opioid use in these species continues to frustrate veterinarians. Dr...
Ocular swelling in turtles is a common presentation in exotic animal practice, but not every case is linked to infection or trauma. Sometimes, the und...
Exotic pet consultations in India are no longer limited to parrots and reptiles. Hedgehogs are increasingly appearing in urban veterinary practice, es...
Dermatological cases in exotic pets can become frustrating when routine therapy fails despite repeated treatment attempts. In hedgehogs, one such over...
Among exotic reptile patients, the Red-eared slider turtle is one of the most frequently encountered species in veterinary practice. De...
Treating dermatophytosis in hedgehogs is rarely straightforward in clinical practice. Unlike dogs and cats, hedgehogs present unique handling challeng...
As exotic pet ownership continues to grow in urban India, veterinarians are increasingly encountering zoonotic concerns associated with unco...
Respiratory parasitism continues to be one of the most clinically important yet underdiagnosed conditions encountered in hedgehog...
Hedgehogs are being encountered more frequently in wildlife rescue centers, rehabilitation facilities, and exotic pet practices. W...
Dermatological and ectoparasitic disorders are among the most frequently encountered conditions in rescued and captive hedgehogs. Altho...
For most equine vets, the real frustration with endocrinopathic laminitis is not the first episode — it is the second, third, or fourt...
For decades, corticosteroids have carried a warning label in equine practice: “Use carefully — they can trigger laminitis.”&nbs...
The ageing equine population is steadily growing, thanks to advances in veterinary care, nutrition, and management that now allow many horses and poni...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) continues to remain one of the biggest challenges in large animal practice across India. Despite regular vaccination prog...
Vaccination remains the backbone of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control in India. With millions of susceptible livestock spread across dive...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination remains one of the most important tools for protecting cattle populations against severe production...
Vaccination remains the backbone of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) control worldwide1. However, conventional approaches still face several pra...
Equine Abortion in Horses: A Silent Threat to Breeding Success Reproductive failure is one of the biggest challenges in the equine industry, an...
When discussing equine abortion, infectious diseases often receive the most attention. However, several non-infectious factors can also lead to pregna...
Haemoperitoneum (HP), or accumulation of blood within the abdominal cavity, is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening condition in horses....
Haemoperitoneum (HP) in horses can rapidly progress from a medically manageable condition to a life-threatening surgical emergency. This case inv...
Granulosa cell tumours (GCTs) are the most commonly diagnosed ovarian neoplasms in mares and are typically associated with be...
Not every uterine torsion in a mare presents as a dramatic emergency. Some appear mild, resolve spontaneously, and initially seem clinically...
Uterine rupture in mares is rare, but when it occurs, survival often depends on rapid diagnosis and surgical intervention. Most cases are associated w...
Uterine torsion is an uncommon but life-threatening reproductive emergency in mares, often associated with high mortality rates for both the mare and...
Uterine torsion in mares is a surgical emergency where rapid decision-making directly affects both mare and foal survival. Once diagnosis is confirmed...
Abdominal surgery in a late-term pregnant mare is never just about the mare. Every anesthetic decision directly affects the fetus, and that...
For years, antibiotics and immunosuppressants have formed the backbone of canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE) management. While many patient...
Managing canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE) often requires veterinarians to balance multiple therapeutic goals simultaneously controlling i...
Anterior uveitis remains one of the most commonly encountered ocular inflammatory conditions in small animal practice. While corticosteroids cont...
Bilateral corneal edema in dogs is often initially approached as endothelial dystrophy or secondary uveitic edema, particularly in...
Managing canine endotheliitis can quickly become frustrating for both veterinarians and pet owners. Initial improvement with topical anti-in...
Equine colic remains the most common emergency encountered in equine veterinary practice and one of the leading causes of mortalit...
One of the most important emerging concepts in equine colic research is the role of intestinal barrier dysfunction — commonly referred to as &ld...
A 10-year-old Thoroughbred gelding (~500 kg) from a riding school in Chattogram presented with recurrent colic (third episode in 2 years). The cu...
The abdominal pain symptoms known as colic are the leading cause of illness and death in horses. Consequently, they represent the most signi...
Colic remains one of the most common and life-threatening conditions encountered in equine practice and continues to be a major ca...
Megaoesophagus is a disorder characterised by diffuse oesophageal dilatation and reduced or absent peristalsis, leading to im...
The Emerging Link Between Endocrine Disorders, Diet, and Canine Megaoesophagus Megaoesophagus is traditionally recognised a...
Megaesophagus (ME) continues to be one of the most frustrating esophageal disorders encountered in small animal practice. Characterized...
For many veterinarians, megaesophagus (ME) cases become long-term emotional and clinical challenges rather than straightforward gastrointest...
Chelonians have survived for hundreds of millions of years, adapting to both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems through remarkable evolutionary mechan...
Sea turtle conservation programs across the world increasingly face a frustrating problem: healthy-looking nests with unexpectedly poor hatch rates. W...
Superficial shell lesions in turtles and tortoises are relatively familiar to reptile practitioners. Deep and systemic mycoses, however, rem...
Preovulatory follicular stasis (PFS) is one of the most frequently encountered reproductive disorders in captive female chelonians, yet...
Dystocia remains one of the most clinically significant reproductive emergencies encountered in captive chelonians. Although egg r...
While dystocia and follicular stasis receive considerable attention in reptile medicine, inflammatory reproductive diseases in chelonians are equally...
Turtles and tortoises (Order Testudines) are facing serious population declines worldwide, with over 50% of species currently threatened1,2,3. While h...
Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) remains one of the most clinically challenging consequences of chronic gastrointestinal disease in dogs, pa...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in dogs is typically regarded as a medically managed condition, with dietary therapy and immunosuppressive agents for...
Managing feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains challenging in clinical practice. Long-term daily medication, variable treatment re...
Feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is often a lifelong condition requiring sustained medical management. For many clinicians, prednisolone r...
Canine colitis remains one of the more challenging manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in small animal practice, particularly...
Colitis is characterized by inflammation of the large intestine and remains a frequently encountered gastrointestinal condition in...
Chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE) remains one of the most frustrating gastrointestinal disorders encountered in canine practi...
Cats possess a unique gastrointestinal ecosystem that differs substantially from dogs and humans. As obligate carnivores, felines...
The concept of companion animals has evolved dramatically over recent decades. Dogs and cats are no longer viewed solely as household pets but increas...
Chronic gastrointestinal disorders are among the most commonly encountered challenges in companion animal practice. Dogs with persistent dia...
Most probiotic discussions in companion animal medicine focus on bacterial organisms such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. However, Saccharomyces...
Canine atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most frustrating chronic dermatological disorders encountered in small animal practices. Persist...
Obesity has become an increasingly common health concern in companion animal practice, particularly among urban pet populations. Beyond visible weight...
Among the various probiotic organisms used in canine nutrition, Lactobacillus acidophilus remains one of the most extensively studied and wi...
Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) remains one of the most underdiagnosed causes of chronic gastrointestinal disease in veterinary ...
Successful management of canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) requires more than symptomatic control. This article highlights practical therapeutic...
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the most important acquired myocardial disorders in dogs and is considered the second most common&nbs...
Arrhythmias in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) can rapidly transform a compensated cardiac patient into a critical one. Among the various rhyth...
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is the most common spinal cord disorder in dogs and a major cause of pain and neurological dysfunction1. The diseas...
Diagnosis of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) has evolved significantly, with advanced imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) and magne...
Intervertebral disc extrusions in dogs can be managed either medically or surgically, with treatment decisions primarily guided by neurological status...
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a chronic and progressive spinal cord disease that primarily affects large-breed dogs, especially aging German Shepher...
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) remains one of the most challenging neurodegenerative diseases affecting dogs, largely because no definitive cu...
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive spinal cord disease that severely affects mobility and quality of life in aging dogs. As the disease adv...
Perineal hernia in dogs occurs when pelvic diaphragm muscles weaken, allowing abdominal or retroperitoneal contents to protrude into the ischiorectal...
Perineal hernia (PH) in dogs is often described as a weakening of the pelvic diaphragm that allows pelvic or abdominal structures to displace into the...
Perineal hernia (PH) is a clinically significant condition in dogs that alters not only the pelvic diaphragm but also the surrounding vascular and neu...
A healthy pregnant bitch can suddenly abort, deliver weak puppies, or lose an entire litter within days — sometimes without showing severe illne...
Infertility in dogs is not always caused by disease. In many breeding programs, especially among purebred dogs, conception failure often begins long b...
Scrotal hernias (SHs) are an uncommon but clinically important type of indirect inguinal hernia seen in male dogs. In these cases, abdominal organs pa...
Scrotal hernias (SHs) represent a distinct subtype of indirect inguinal hernia in male dogs, characterized by abdominal organs entering the scrotum th...
In feline practice, vomiting and reduced appetite are among the most commonly reported complaints. While many cats respond well to symptomat...
Managing feline gastrointestinal cases can often test a clinician’s patience. A cat that continues vomiting, refuses food, or regurgitates despi...
The growing humanization of pets has significantly changed how owners perceive canine health and wellness. Dogs are now increasingly regarded as famil...
Congestive heart failure (CHF) remains one of the most challenging cardiac conditions encountered in geriatric canine practice. As...
The clinical course of leptospirosis in dogs is highly variable, ranging from mild illness to fatal multisystem failure. Prognosis depends largel...
Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, leptospirosis continues to pose a significant threat due to its zoonotic potential and environmental...
Newcastle Disease (ND) is a highly contagious viral infection of poultry that continues to cause severe economic losses worldwide. For field veterinar...
Vaccination remains the cornerstone of Newcastle Disease control in poultry production systems. However, field failures continue to occ...
Advances in molecular biology and vaccine technology are reshaping the approach to Newcastle Disease diagnosis and control. These developments are par...
Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD), commonly known as Gumboro disease, remains one of the most economically devastating viral infecti...
Infectious Bursal Disease is not just a viral infection, it is a disease of immune destruction. Its ability to selectively target the bursa...
Despite widespread vaccination, Infectious Bursal Disease continues to cause outbreaks globally. The challenge lies not just in controlling the virus,...
Avian influenza (AI), particularly highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), remains one of the most significant transboundary poultry disea...
High mortality in poultry farms can result from a wide range of etiologies including viral, bacterial, parasitic, toxic, and environmental causes. In...
Jaundice in dogs is not merely a visual clinical finding, it is a biochemical signal of systemic dysfunction that often reflects deeper hema...
Blood transfusion has evolved into a cornerstone of emergency and critical care in veterinary medicine. While it is often viewed as a last-resort inte...
Clinical case studies offer invaluable insights into real-world decision-making, bridging the gap between theory and practice. This case of a young Pi...
Icterus, commonly referred to as jaundice, is not a disease but a clinically significant indicator of underlying pathology in feline patients. Charact...
Icterus in feline patients often presents as a visually striking yet diagnostically complex condition. While the yellow discoloration of tis...
Managing icterus in feline patients is both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. As icterus represents a manifestation of diverse underly...
Pain in animals, particularly in oncologic patients, has transitioned from being underestimated to becoming a central focus in veterinary clinical car...
Pain in veterinary oncology is often progressive, multifactorial, and challenging to manage. As tumors invade tissues, trigger inflammation, and affec...
Pain management in veterinary oncology extends beyond symptom relief; it intersects with immune function and tumor biology. While opioids&nb...
Cancer pain in veterinary patients is rarely singular in origin. It evolves with disease progression and often involves a combination of nociceptive,...
Mixed infections are a frequent field challenge in poultry practice, especially under Indian conditions where birds are exposed to multiple pathogens...
Mixed infections contribute significantly to disease severity and economic losses in poultry farms. Under Indian conditions, where climatic stress and...
Respiratory disease is one of the most common presentations in poultry practice. In Indian field conditions, these cases are rarely due to a sing...
Immunosuppression is a major but often under-recognised factor in poultry disease outbreaks. It plays a crucial role in the development of m...
Accurate diagnosis of mixed infections in poultry is often difficult based on clinical signs alone. Advances in molecular diagnostics have significant...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) remains a major concern in poultry production, and vaccination is increasingly considered as part o...
Antibiotic treatment failure in poultry is increasingly encountered in commercial production systems. In most cases, this does not indi...
In poultry practice, diagnostic confusion often arises when deciding between PCR and serology. Both are widely used, yet they answer fundamentally dif...
Blood pressure regulation in dogs and cats is a dynamic process that ensures adequate tissue perfusion while maintaining vascular stability....
Hypertension in dogs and cats is often a silent yet clinically significant condition that frequently goes undetected until target organ dama...
Hypertension in dogs and cats is rarely a standalone condition. In most clinical scenarios, it is the result of underlying systemic disturbances, part...
Arterial blood pressure in mammals is tightly regulated through neurohumoral, myogenic, metabolic, and flow-mediated mechanisms. However, systemic hyp...
Hypertensive emergency in veterinary patients presents a significant therapeutic challenge due to its acute, life-threatening nature and the lack of w...
Hypertensive emergency in dogs and cats remains a relatively underreported but clinically significant condition. Due to limited literat...
Modern broiler production has evolved under continuous pressure for faster growth, improved feed conversion ratio (FCR), and higher meat yield. Geneti...
Salmonella remains one of the most important zoonotic pathogens associated with poultry production and public health. Although the infectiou...
Bacteriophages (phages) are the most abundant organisms on Earth and are widely recognized as viruses of bacteria and archaea. Their global population...
Dietary manipulation in laying hens is a key veterinary tool for improving egg production, egg quality, and flock health. Eggs provide high-quality pr...
Metabolic disturbances involving phosphorus and potassium during early lactation are of major clinical importance because they directly affect energy...
Most metabolic diseases in dairy cattle cluster within the periparturient period, when rapid physiological adaptation to lactation creates abrupt shif...
Many animals harbor Campylobacter spp. asymptomatically. However, under certain conditions, clinical disease can occur. Experimental infecti...
The concept of One Health is no longer theoretical; it is central to modern veterinary decision-making. It recognizes the deep interconnecti...
Campylobacter is one of the most significant zoonotic and foodborne pathogens worldwide. Its increasing resistance to antibiotics, particularly f...
Fluoroquinolones (FQs), such as ciprofloxacin, are critical antimicrobials used in both human and veterinary medicine. However, resistance in Campylob...
Salmonella continues to be a major global zoonotic pathogen, responsible for millions of gastroenteritis cases annually1. While foodborne transmission...
Captive environments profoundly influence disease ecology in reptiles. Evidence indicates that Salmonella prevalence in captive reptiles (37...
Reptiles play a critical role in the epidemiology of zoonotic Salmonella infections. Approximately 11% of human salmonellosis cases are linked to anim...
Intramammary infections (IMI) are a major cause of economic loss in dairy herds due to reduced milk yield, treatment costs, and culling¹. For vet...
Rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent heat waves are extending the duration of thermal stress in dairy systems, making heat management...
Mastitis remains one of the most economically significant diseases in dairy production, and environmental stressors play a crucial role in i...
Bovine mastitis continues to challenge dairy production systems worldwide, not only due to its clinical and subclinical forms but also because of the...
Mastitis diagnosis in dairy cattle increasingly relies on a combination of rapid cow-side screening tools and laboratory confirmation methods. In fiel...
Leptospirosis remains one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases globally, affecting nearly all mammalian species and posing a d...
Canine leptospirosis is a systemic infectious disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira spp., characterized by a broad spectrum of clinical ma...
Leptospirosis is a globally significant zoonotic disease caused by pathogenic Leptospira spp., spirochetes capable of infecting a wide range of mammal...
Diagnosing leptospirosis in dogs is rarely straightforward. The disease often presents with non-specific early signs and overlaps with...
Leptospirosis is one of the few infectious diseases in small animal practice where waiting for diagnostic confirmation can directly wor...
Heat-related illness (HRI), commonly referred to as heatstroke, is a potentially fatal condition in dogs arising when thermoregulatory mechanisms ...
Canine HRI presents across a continuum from mild to severe disease. Early clinical signs include persistent panting, tachypnoea, lethargy, and reduced...
Heat-related illness (HRI) in dogs is a rapidly progressing emergency where timely cooling is critical for survival. Early intervention and&...
Heat stress in dairy cattle is frequently under-recognized in its early stages, despite having significant implications for production,...
Effective management of heat stress requires rapid intervention to minimize physiological and cellular damage. Delayed response contributes to worseni...
Oral fluid therapy is effective in adult cattl1e due to the high bioavailability of sodium, which is approximately 90%. Sodium absorption from the for...
Oral fluid therapy is indicated in diarrheic neonatal calves that are able to stand and suckle. Early initiation at the onset of diarrhea is reco...
Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy in diarrheic neonatal calves is aimed at restoring circulating volume, correcting metabolic acidosis (pH <7.20), imp...
Heat stress does not always disrupt visible reproductive events such as ovulation, but it significantly alters the follicular microenvironment. These...
Rabies continues to remain one of the most fatal zoonotic diseases despite being entirely preventable. It is estimated that nearly 59,000 de...
Rabies control in India has long relied on post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), a strategy that has undoubtedly saved millions of lives. However, PEP is f...
Rabies control in India is shaped by a complex interplay of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. For veterinarians, understanding this b...
Toxoplasmosis remains one of the most epidemiologically significant zoonotic infections encountered in veterinary medicine, l...
Toxoplasmosis presents a diagnostic paradox in veterinary medicine: it is both highly prevalent and frequently overlooked. While many infect...
Managing toxoplasmosis in veterinary medicine requires a shift in perspective, from treating individual cases to controlling a persistent and environm...
In everyday veterinary practice, some of the most important diseases are not the ones that present dramatically, but the ones that quietly persis...
Toxoplasmosis, caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is a globally prevalent zoonotic disease that affects all warm-blooded animals...
Staphylococcus aureus is a well-recognized opportunistic pathogen in veterinary medicine, yet its transition from harmless commensal to multidrug...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has evolved from a predominantly human hospital-associated pathogen into a clin...
Bovine brucellosis continues to be one of the most economically devastating and zoonotically significant diseases affecting livestock globally. Caused...
Despite ongoing vaccination programs, bovine brucellosis continues to persist in organized dairy systems, particularly in endemic regions like Karnata...
Brucellosis continues to rank among the most neglected zoonotic diseases globally, with an estimated 5 to 12.5 million cases annually. While ...
Brucellosis control strategies often focus on veterinarians, but field data suggest that the greatest vulnerability lies elsewhere, with ani...
Chronic kidney disease in cats is one of the most frequently diagnosed chronic conditions in geriatric feline medicine, with an overall prev...
Urinary biomarkers provide a unique diagnostic advantage in feline chronic kidney disease because they reflect structural and functional changes at th...
Chronic kidney disease in cats is increasingly understood as more than a decline in glomerular filtration. It is a progressive biological process driv...
Post-obstructive diuresis (POD) is a clinically important polyuric state that can occur following relief of urinary tract obstruction. In fe...
Identifying feline patients at risk of developing post-obstructive diuresis (POD) at the time of presentation remains a key clinical ch...
Following relief of urethral obstruction in cats, post-obstructive diuresis (POD) represents a critical phase requiring close clinical monit...
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is often approached as a surgical emergency requiring immediate decompression and correction. However,...
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is often approached as an acute surgical emergency, but its systemic consequences begin much earlier a...
Acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs with gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) presents a significant diagnostic challenge. While serum creatinine...
Birth is not merely the delivery of a newborn, it represents one of the most critical physiological transitions in life. In puppie...
The first minute after birth represents a critical window in neonatal care, where timely and appropriate interventions c...
Leptospirosis, caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, is not merely a veterinary concern, it represents a criti...
Heat-related illness (HRI), commonly referred to as heatstroke, remains a significant yet often underestimated emergency in small animal&nbs...
Heat-related illness in dogs is not a uniform condition affecting all patients equally. Instead, it is strongly influenced by a range of intrinsic and...
Timely recognition and appropriate management of heat-related illness are critical determinants of clinical outcomes in dogs. The progressio...
Heat stroke in dogs is not simply an elevation in body temperature; it is a complex, rapidly evolving systemic emergency that reflects the failure of...
Heat stroke in dogs is often perceived as a consequence of environmental exposure alone. However, clinical evidence suggests that it is the inter...
A Labrador Retriever collapsing after strenuous activity on a hot day is a scenario that demands immediate clinical action. Heat stroke is a...
Canine vaginal hyperplasia is a hormonally driven reproductive disorder that often presents dramatically in clinical practice. Although commonly ...
Canine vaginal hyperplasia is a hormonally driven condition that can range from mild mucosal eversion to severe protrusion requiring urgent interventi...
Type III vaginal hyperplasia represents the most severe manifestation of this condition, characterized by complete circumferential prolapse...
Testicular tumors are among the most frequently encountered neoplasms in male dogs, ranking second only to skin tumors in prevalence1,2. With reported...
Testicular tumors in dogs are a common yet complex group of neoplasms with diverse histological origins and clinical implications. Their relative...
Testicular tumors are the most common neoplasms affecting the male canine reproductive system, with prevalence ranging widely from 2% to 60%, and a cl...
Tumor vascularization is a key indicator of biological activity, as angiogenesis plays a crucial role in tumor growth by supplying oxygen and nutrie...
The evaluation of testicular tumors in dogs has traditionally relied on conventional ultrasonography and Doppler-based techniques. While these modalit...
Pregnancy and parturition in dogs represent a highly demanding physiological phase characterized by complex hormonal, metabolic, and neurolo...
Metabolism during pregnancy is a dynamic and tightly regulated process designed to support rapid fetal growth and development. In dogs, this proc...
Lactation represents a critical phase in the reproductive cycle of dogs, characterized by intense metabolic activity required for...
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a hereditary orthopedic condition primarily affecting large and rapidly growing dog breeds, characterized by abnormal hi...
Accurate assessment of Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) depends on precise evaluation of hip joint conformation. Traditionally, the Norberg Angle (NA) has s...
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), have transformed medical imaging across disciplines. In veterinary orth...
Newborn resuscitation in puppies and kittens is a time-sensitive and clinically demanding process that directly impacts survival outcomes. T...
The transition from fetal to neonatal life in puppies and kittens represents a highly dynamic and vulnerable physiological process. Within m...
The ability to promptly identify newborn puppies and kittens that require resuscitation is fundamental to improving neonatal outcomes. The i...
The first minute after birth represents a crucial window in neonatal resuscitation for puppies and kittens. During this period, the newborn...
Effective airway management is a fundamental aspect of neonatal resuscitation in puppies and kittens. Immediately after birth, the presence of fluid,...
Thermoregulation is a critical component of neonatal resuscitation in puppies and kittens. Immediately after birth, neonates are exposed to...
Heart rate (HR) is widely regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of physiological status in newborn puppies and kittens. During the immediate...
In neonatal resuscitation, respiratory compromise is often the primary factor contributing to clinical deterioration. Newborn puppies and kittens must...
Oxygen therapy is a commonly used intervention during neonatal resuscitation. However, its use requires careful consideration, as both insufficie...
Neonates delivered via Cesarean section may be exposed to maternal anesthetic and sedative agents that cross the placenta. These agents may influence...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in newborn puppies and kittens is a critical intervention reserved for severe cases of compromise. Unlike adult pa...
Pharmacologic intervention in neonatal resuscitation is generally considered a secondary measure, used when primary interventions such as ve...
Glucose homeostasis plays a vital role in maintaining physiological stability in newborn puppies and kittens. Neonates are particularly vuln...
Successful resuscitation of newborn puppies and kittens is an important milestone, but it does not mark the end of clinical management. Neonates that...
Cryptorchidism remains one of the most clinically significant reproductive disorders encountered in small animal practice. Wh...
Cryptorchidism is more than just a developmental anomaly, it is a condition with significant reproductive, behavioral, and oncological impli...
Cryptorchidism, defined as the failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum, remains one of the most clinically significant rep...
Testicular tumors are among the most frequently diagnosed neoplasms in intact male dogs, yet their true incidence is often underestimated du...
The association between cryptorchidism and testicular cancer in dogs is well recognized in veterinary medicine, yet its underlying mechanisms rem...
Cryptorchidism and testicular cancer in dogs are increasingly recognized as multifactorial conditions influenced by a combination of genetic, environm...
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor (CTVT) is one of the most frequently encountered tumors in dogs, particularly in countries like India wh...
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor (CTVT) is a unique neoplastic condition characterized by its transmissible nature and distinct biological behavior...
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor (CTVT) not only presents as a localized neoplastic condition but also influences systemic physiological...
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour (CTVT), also known as Sticker’s sarcoma or infectious sarcoma, represents a rare yet cl...
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour (CTVT) presents a unique therapeutic challenge due to its contagious nature, varied clinical presentati...
Vincristine sulphate has long been established as the primary chemotherapeutic agent for CTVT, offering high success rates and predictable o...
Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition affecting up to 30% of dogs1. For Indian veterinary practice, understanding i...
Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a multifactorial, pruritic condition influenced by both genetic predisposition and environmental exposure. ...
Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) is one of the most common skin disorders veterinarians encounter in India, and timely, accurate&nbs...
Pruritus remains one of the most common presenting complaints in small animal practice, yet it continues to be one of the most mismanaged. T...
Once the complexity of feline allergic dermatitis is understood, the solution lies in discipline. The 2023 AAHA guidelines emphasize that successful d...
Feline allergic dermatitis does not follow predictable rules—and that is exactly why it is so often misdiagnosed. Unlike dogs, cats present...
Food allergies are a common, yet often under-recognized cause of chronic pruritus in cats. Unlike dogs, cats may develop allergies to a wider range of...
Feline Atopic Skin Syndrome (FASS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition triggered by environmental allergens such as pollen, dust mites...
Allergic otitis externa (AOE) is a frequent manifestation of allergy in companion animals and, in some cases, may be the only clinical sign....
Allergic skin diseases are among the most common medical conditions in dogs and cats, with skin allergies, ear infections, and skin infections ranking...
Endometrial biopsy has long been a cornerstone in evaluating reproductive health in large animals, particularly in species like cows and mares, w...
Subfertility in the bitch is a multifactorial problem, often frustrating for both clinicians and breeders. While uterine pathology is frequently&...
The use of uterine biopsy in canine reproductive medicine is still evolving, with ongoing debate regarding the most appropriate techniq...
Reproductive efficiency in dogs is not just a biological concern; it has emotional and financial implications for breeders and pet owners alike. Healt...
Fertility-related terminology is often used inconsistently in both human and veterinary medicine, leading to confusion in diagnosis and communication....
Semen evaluation is a cornerstone of reproductive assessment in male dogs, providing critical insights into sperm quality and potential fert...
Semen analysis is currently regarded as the most important clinical laboratory test for evaluating fertility in stud dogs. It reflects the functional...
Sperm morphology evaluation is widely used in veterinary andrology and is considered a key component of semen analysis. However, it is also...
Canine spermatozoa are highly specialized cells, and their structural integrity is essential for successful fertilization. Understanding the anatomica...
Isoxazolines—including afoxolaner, esafoxolaner, fluralaner, lotilaner, sarolaner, and tigolaner—are widely used for t...
Isoxazolines, including afoxolaner, fluralaner, lotilaner, and sarolaner, represent an important advancement in the control of ectopara...
Demodicosis is a parasitic skin disease of dogs and cats associated with the proliferation of Demodex mites, which are considered part of th...
Demodicosis presents with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations in dogs and cats, ranging from mild, localized lesions to severe, gener...
Accurate diagnosis of demodicosis is essential for appropriate case management and long-term outcomes. A systematic diagnostic approach help...
Accurate interpretation of diagnostic findings in demodicosis requires not only identification of Demodex mites but also a clear understandi...
Dermatological disorders in companion animals may arise from multiple causes, including parasitic, bacterial, fungal, allergic, immunologic, nutrition...
Feline dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection affecting keratinized tissues such as skin, hair, and claws. Dermatophytes bind to keratin an...
Feline dermatophytosis typically presents a superficial dermatosis involving keratinized tissues. Clinical presentation can be highly variable, whic...
Microsporum canis is recognized as the most common cause of dermatophytosis in cats. Although typically a mild and superficial infection, it...
Cesarean section in dogs is a routine but highly sensitive procedure in small animal reproductive practice because anesthetic management aff...
Selecting an anesthetic protocol for canine cesarean section is never only about maternal anesthesia. Every protocol must be judged by how well it sup...
Cesarean section is one of the most frequently performed reproductive surgeries in canine practice, and in many cases, the difference b...
Among canine reproductive patients, brachycephalic breeds have long carried a reputation for poor neonatal outcomes following cesarean secti...
For the veterinary professional managing canine reproduction, the success of a cesarean section is measured not only by completion of the surgery, but...
Neonatal mortality in dogs and cats continues to be a significant clinical concern, with rates ranging from 5.7–35% in dogs and 14–16% in...
The first 48 hours of life represent the most fragile period for puppies and kittens. During this time, neonatal mortality is highest, ...
Even when pregnancy and parturition are successfully managed, neonatal survival can still be compromised by factors that are often underestimated,&nbs...
Neonatal survival in canine practice is not determined at the moment of birth alone. It is the culmination of intrauterine development,...
In canine neonatology, the window for effective intervention is narrow. Many neonatal deaths occur within the first few days of life, often before cle...
Low birthweight in puppies is more than a numerical deviation; it represents a cascade of physiological vulnerabilities that can rapidly com...
Pyometra continues to be one of the most frequently encountered reproductive emergencies in small animal practice, affecting nearl...
Pyometra is often perceived as a localized uterine infection, but in reality, it is a systemic disease with the potential for severe and life-threaten...
Pyometra is widely recognized as the most prevalent reproductive disease in canines, characterized by the accumulation of purulent material within the...
Pyometra often begins with non-specific clinical signs, making early diagnosis particularly challenging. Affected dogs may initially present with poly...
While treatment protocols for pyometra are well established, predicting disease severity and clinical outcomes remains a challenge. Ide...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most frequently encountered prostatic conditions in intact male dogs, particularly wit...
The diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in dogs has progressed significantly with the integration of advanced diagnostic tools alongside t...
The management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in dogs requires a tailored approach that considers the severity of clinical signs, the reproduct...
Subclinical benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) represents a significant yet often overlooked challenge in veterinary practice. A large...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common prostatic disorder in dogs, affecting approximately 50% of intact males by 4 years of age and mo...
The management of canine benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) relies heavily on pharmacological intervention, particularly in cases where fertility pres...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in dogs extends beyond structural enlargement of the prostate and has significant implications for reproductive hea...
Tick-borne diseases in dogs are not always as obvious as they seem. In many cases, the most challenging patients are the ones that appear completely n...
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) in dogs are a significant and growing concern, particularly in tropical countries where environmental conditions favou...
Canine babesiosis is a life-threatening tick-borne disease caused by intra-erythrocytic protozoa of the genus Babesia. Multiple species...
The mare represents a reproductive paradox among domestic species. Despite the physiological stress of late gestation and the immediate dema...
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) framework emphasizes that prenatal and early postnatal environments have long-term consequence...
Introduction Canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by multiple viral and bacterial pa...
Introduction Vaccination plays a critical role in controlling canine infectious respiratory disease complex. While several vaccines are availab...
Introduction Respiratory disease is one of the most common health problems in dogs housed in crowded environments such as shelters and pet shop...
Introduction Antibiotic therapy in canine infectious tracheobronchitis (ITB) remains controversial because the disease is primarily v...
Canine bacterial pneumonia is a common respiratory disorder that may occur as a primary disease or secondary to aspiration, viral...
Bacterial pneumonia is defined as inflammation of the pulmonary parenchyma due to bacterial infection. In dogs, the most common forms include communit...
Introduction Bacterial pneumonia in dogs and cats presents with variable clinical severity, inconsistent laboratory findings and overlapping im...
Introduction While imaging and laboratory findings may strongly suggest bacterial pneumonia, definitive diagnosis requires identification of in...
Bacterial pneumonia remains the most commonly detected type of pneumonia in dogs and cats; however, fungal, parasitic an...
Lactose is the primary carbohydrate found in the milk of mammals and constitutes approximately 4.7–5.0% of cow’s milk. While milk and milk...
Lactose intolerance in dogs is often underestimated in clinical practice, despite being a frequent cause of gastrointestinal disturbances, especially...
Lactose intolerance in dogs is a commonly encountered yet frequently misunderstood nutritional condition in veterinary practice. W...
Despite the rapid evolution of cardiac diagnostic tools such as echocardiography, advanced imaging, and biomarker testing, the value of medical histor...
General examination is a critical first step in the assessment of dogs and cats presenting with suspected cardiac or respiratory disease. Wh...
A systematic cardiorespiratory examination remains one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in small animal practice. Inspection, palp...
Comprehensive Perioperative Pain Control Feline ovariohysterectomy is painful. We manipulate richly innervated ovarian tissue, create surgical...
Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is one of the most economically devastating diseases affecting cattle and water buffaloes in India. Characterized by fever, n...
Feline ovariohysterectomy (OHE) success starts well before you make that first incision. Thorough pre-operative preparation optimizes patien...
Traditional and Innovative Approaches Feline ovariohysterectomy offers multiple evidence-based surgical approaches. From traditional midline ce...
The Critical Post-Surgical Period Surgery doesn't end when the last suture is placed. For feline ovariohysterectomy, events in th...
Achieving a 12–13 month calving interval remains central to profitable dairy production¹. To meet this target, cows must conceive as early...
Despite high fertilization potential with a single insemination, average pregnancy rates following fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) in beef c...
Embryonic mortality and pregnancy loss remain major constraints to reproductive efficiency in both beef and dairy cattle. Despite relatively high...
Pregnancy loss in high-producing dairy cows is rarely random. In many herds, it represents the downstream effect of uterine and transition...
Ultrasonography is now an essential tool in bovine reproductive practice because it allows veterinarians to evaluate both structural and functional fe...
Introduction Successful pregnancy establishment in cattle depends heavily on the development of a healthy preovulatory follicle (POF) cont...
For practicing veterinarians, reproductive efficiency directly drives herd profitability and productivity. Modern reproductive management focuses...
Even when fertilization occurs successfully, many pregnancies fail during early gestation. Fertilization rates may reach 77–90% in dairy cows, y...
Assisted reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET) have significantly advanced veterinary reproduct...
Common husbandry procedures such as castration, disbudding, and branding are widely recognized as painful for cattle and represent an important animal...
The transition period in dairy cows, defined as the last 21 days pre-calving to the first 21 days post-calving, is one of the most metabolic...
In modern dairy production systems, the transition period represents a critical physiological bottleneck where metabolic adaptation det...
Fatty liver has become increasingly prevalent as genetic selection for milk production has intensified metabolic demands during early lactation. Moder...
The transition period, spanning 21 days before to 21 days after parturition, is characterized by profound metabolic, endocrine, immune, and...
The transition period, defined as the three weeks before calving through three weeks postpartum, represents the most metabolically demanding...
Fatty liver syndrome is one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders affecting high-producing dairy cows during the periparturient period and continu...
Fatty liver disease is a frequently encountered nutritional–metabolic disorder in high-yielding dairy cows, particularly during t...
Fatty liver disease is one of the most common metabolic disorders affecting dairy cows during the periparturient and early postpartum period. It prima...
Weaning is one of the most critical transitional phases in a foal’s early life, carrying lasting implications for growth, health, behavior, and...
Weaning is not a single event but a complex management decision that directly influences a foal’s physiological stability, behavioral...
Reproductive seasonality in horses is a classic example of how environmental cues shape endocrine function and fertility. For veterinarians and breede...
Foaling represents one of the most complex physiological transitions in the life of the horse. Beyond mechanical parturition and passive imm...
Pain is a fundamental biological defense mechanism that affects both physiological systems and emotional state, most commonly arising in response to t...
Horse mares exhibit a unique reproductive characteristic among domestic animals, the ability to resume ovarian cyclicity remarkably quickly...
In the evolving landscape of global health, veterinarians are no longer confined to treating individual animals within clinic walls. The One...
Zoonotic diseases, those that are transmitted between animals and humans, represent some of the greatest challenges to global health in the 21st centu...
The health of humans, animals, and the environment is increasingly understood to be intricately linked rather than separate domains. Mo...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has evolved into a critical global health problem affecting humans, animals, and the environment. Resistant pathogens c...
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle and buffaloes caused by the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), a member of the&n...
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a contagious viral disease of cattle caused by Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), a Capripoxvirus of the Poxv...
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a capripoxvirus-induced viral disease affecting cattle and buffaloes. Vaccination remains the cornerstone o...
Introduction Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is a leading cause of stifle instability and hindlimb lameness in dogs. Medial me...
Introduction Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) is a frequent cause of hindlimb lameness in dogs. The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) stab...
Introduction Patellar luxation is one of the most frequently encountered orthopedic conditions in dogs. While diagnosis is often...
Introduction Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis, OA) of the canine stifle often develops silently, with structural changes preceding ob...
Introduction Rehabilitation is an integral part of recovery after canine knee surgery. Whether a dog has undergone stabilization for cranial cr...
Diabetes mellitus in dogs is a chronic endocrine disease characterised primarily by insulin deficiency resulting from pancreatic β-cell...
Monitoring glycaemic control is fundamental to managing canine diabetes mellitus, yet traditional methods such as single blood glucose measu...
In dogs with diabetes mellitus, persistent hyperglycaemia or wide glycaemic variability despite appropriate insulin ther...
Feline diabetes mellitus (FDM) is a common endocrine disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia and impaired glucose meta...
Introduction Feline diabetes mellitus (FDM) is a common endocrine disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia due t...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a daily clinical challenge for veterinarians across companion animal, livestock, and mixed practices. Therap...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasingly affecting treatment outcomes in animal health. The FAVA Strategy to Tackle AMR (2021–2025)&n...
The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has prompted veterinarians to adopt alternatives to antibiotics for preventing and managing common infecti...
Corneal ulceration remains one of the most time-critical presentations in small-animal and equine ophthalmology. Despite its frequency, earl...
Introduction The eyes are highly sensitive organs, and subtle signs such as discharge, redness, or squinting can indicate s...
Chronic corneal irritation is a frequent, progressive and welfare-important problem in brachycephalic dogs. The conformational features of...
Canine follicular conjunctivitis (CFC) is a relatively common ocular surface condition in practice, but the published data describing its c...
Cataracts continue to be one of the most frequent and often most frustrating causes of vision loss in dogs. What may start as a subtle lens ...
Introduction Reproductive efficiency remains one of the strongest drivers of economic performance in cattle herds, particularly in re...
Heat stress has transitioned from a seasonal inconvenience to a major barrier to dairy and beef productivity in tropical and subtropical regions. Incr...
Assisted reproductive technologies have shifted from specialised breeding units into routine dairy herd management, driven by improveme...
Mastitis is not merely an episodic disease; it is a structural threat to herd productivity and genetic progress. Subclinical and clinical mastitis red...
Repeat‑breeder cows, those failing to conceive after three or more inseminations despite regular estrous cycles and no obvious genital&...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) in dogs remains one of the most frequently diagnosed endocrine disorders in small-animal practice. While typically seen in midd...
Pin loosening remains one of the most common challenges faced during external skeletal fixation (ESF) in veterinary orthopaed...
Introduction Diabetic dogs presenting in decompensated states whether diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or severe hyperglycemia with dehydration requ...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common endocrine disorder in dogs, requiring careful monitoring to optimize insulin therapy and maintain&nb...
Selecting the appropriate fixation method in cats depends on fracture location and pattern, the cat’s overall health, and the sur...
Femoral fractures in cats are challenging injuries that require careful planning. Successful management balances mechanical stability with biological...
Subclinical infections caused by Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) continue to compromise poult...
Feline femoral fractures are among the most challenging orthopedic injuries in small animal practices. Successful management demands an understanding...
Quadriceps contracture is a challenging but preventable complication in feline orthopaedic practice. It typically develops after femoral fra...
Chronic Respiratory Disease (CRD), caused primarily by Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS), ...
Introduction Feeding practices for pets have changed significantly over the past decade, with many owners moving away from exclusively commerci...
Aging in dogs and cats brings progressive changes in metabolism, digestion, and body composition that directly influence health, longevity, and qualit...
Lower urinary tract signs (LUTS) in cats—including dysuria, haematuria, periuria, pollakiuria, and stranguria are common pre...
Introduction Lower urinary tract signs (LUTS) in cats—such as dysuria, haematuria, pollakiuria, stranguria, and periuria&md...
Every vet sees vomiting dogs almost daily, but the smart clinician knows that every vomiter is telling a different story. The trick lies in decoding i...
The first remission feels like a win — the dog’s seizures stop, balance improves, and the MRI finally looks clean. But weeks or m...
Why Not Every “Gastric Case” Starts in the Gut Vomiting is one of the most frequent presenting complaints in small animal practice....
Among canine neurological conditions, Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin (MUO) remains one of the most challenging to diagnose and manage. Once con...
What do you do when the MRI looks clean, but the seizures don’t stop? That’s the daily puzzle meningoencephalitis of unknown origin...
Vomiting in Dogs: When the Stomach Isn’t to Blame Recognizing systemic patterns behind a common sign Vomiting is one of the most fr...
Introduction Vomiting in dogs is a symptom, not a standalone diagnosis. Its characteristics — how often it happens, when it happens relat...
No fever, Bloodwork normal, but still, a small-breed dog is acting strangely, presenting with sudden seizures and circling. Now, you are standing at a...
Pet nutrition is rapidly becoming a central concern for Indian pet parents—and with that comes the inevitable question: homemade or commercial?...
In veterinary practice across India, one common mistake stands out—feeding dogs the same diet throughout their lives. Whether it's a boister...
In recent years, a growing concern has quietly padded into vet clinics across India’s metros—overweight and obese pets. From Mumbai’...
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) has quietly become one of the most frequently diagnosed chronic conditions among aging dogs and cats in India. Affecting...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting the canine population, with studies estimating radiographic evidence in...
Feline osteoarthritis (OA) is a widely under-recognized condition in clinical practice, particularly in India, where awareness about chronic pain in...
Injectable options for managing canine osteoarthritis (OA) have gained traction in India as veterinarians move toward multimodal and client-friendly p...
Hindlimb lameness is a frequent presenting complaint in Indian veterinary clinics, especially among large-breed dogs. Accurate diagnosis and effectiv...
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is not just a theoretical problem; its effects are seen in daily veterinary cases. AMR develops when bacteria evolve to...
Subtle but common practices in veterinary clinics may be contributing to the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms. Empirical use of Schedule H1...
Culture and sensitivity (C&S) testing stands as a powerful yet often overlooked resource in the realm of small animal veterinary care. In many pra...
Even clinics with the best intentions may unknowingly contribute to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Here are four frequent mistakes and practical solu...
Skin issues may seem superficial, but for many Indian pets—and their vets—they're a constant battle rooted in deeper problems. Dermat...