Author | Bob Alaburda, Associate Editorial Director

Bob Alaburda, Associate Editorial Director

Articles

Real-world ophthalmology: Diagnosing and managing eye conditions in pets

Learn real-world strategies from Jennifer Sheahan, DVM, DACVO, to help master essential eye exams, manage emergencies, and elevate your ophthalmology skills in everyday practice.

Vet Watch update: New tick species is implicated in alpha-gal syndrome

Recent research suggests that Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus may also trigger alpha-gal syndrome, broadening the geographic risk for this potentially life-threatening meat allergy.

Torsemide for canine CHF: Emerging evidence and clinical benefits

William Rausch, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), explains that torsemide offers at least equivalent efficacy to furosemide in canine CHF while significantly reducing short-term mortality/worsening events by approximately 50%.

Extending local anesthetic effects with low‐dose adjuvants

Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA; Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); and Kristen Ward, BSN-RN, RVT, VTS, shared their approach at Fetch Nashville 2025