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Otitis Cytology in Dogs: A Vet’s Guide to Ear Cytology Interpretation
09/15/2026 | 7 minute read
Otitis externa is one of the most common reasons dogs and cats end up in the exam room, and it rarely resolves with a single visit. A VetCompass study of dogs under UK primary veterinary care found a one-year period prevalence of 7.30% across a random sample of more than 22,000 dogs, with breed and ear carriage […]
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Otitis externa is one of the most common reasons dogs and cats end up in the exam room, and it rarely resolves with a single visit. A VetCompass study of dogs …
Laminitis is one of the most painful and debilitating conditions a horse can face — and one of the most common calls an equine vet will receive. For horse owners, it’s a …
Based on clinical insights from Dr. Gary Oswald’s webinar, If Cats Were in Charge: Feline In-Clinic Tests They Would Want You to Know About * In-clinic feline diagnostics have changed what’s possible in a …
Body temperature is one of the most fundamental indicators of health in veterinary patients and one of the most underutilized. Accurate and consistent temperature monitoring is far more than a …
Renal ultrasound is one of those skills that looks deceptively straightforward on paper—until you’re wedged between a squirming dog, a dimly lit room, and limited acoustic windows that make every …
Veterinary medicine is embracing innovation at an unprecedented pace, and one of the most transformative technologies to emerge is contactless vital signs monitoring. Traditionally, measuring heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature requires physical contact—often …
Based on the continuing education webinar presented by Ann Marie Woyma, DVM.* Surgical bleeding remains one of the most significant challenges facing veterinary practitioners. Extended bleeding episodes increase anesthesia duration, …
Based on the continuing education webinar presented by Dr. Kristin Marzin, DVM* Feline hyperthyroidism affects 10% of geriatric cats, making it the most common endocrine disorder in veterinary medicine. Yet …
Acute pancreatitis in dogs can present with vague clinical signs that overlap with many gastrointestinal conditions, making rapid, accurate diagnosis challenging in general practice. This case study, provided by Dr. …
Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: The Power of Continuous Vital Signs Monitoring Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: The Power of Continuous Vital Signs Monitoring Revolutionizing Veterinary Care: The Power of Continuous Vital Signs Monitoring …
Based on clinical insights from Dr. Shadi Ireifej’s webinar on Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome* Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) affects up to 100% of certain flat-faced dog breeds, making post-operative monitoring …
Based on clinical insights from Dr. Gary Oswald’s webinar, When the Heart Cries for Help. Using NT-proBNP in Canine Cardiac Disease* Heart disease affects millions of dogs and cats, yet …