The Hidden Epidemic: Common Antibiotic Prescribing Mistakes That Fuel Resistance
At one veterinary teaching hospital, 38% of antibiotic prescriptions had no documented evidence of infection. Dr. Lauren Forsythe identifies the most ...
Veterinary Small Animal Articles
Evidence-based articles about Small Animal from VetOnIt CE
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The 2050 AMR Crisis: Why Veterinary Stewardship Can't Wait
By 2050, antimicrobial resistance is projected to kill 10 million people annually. With 1.27 million deaths already attributable to AMR in 2019, veter...
Your Practice Tomorrow: Practical Steps for Antimicrobial Stewardship Implementation
Antimicrobial stewardship doesn't require a complete practice overhaul. Dr. Lauren Forsythe provides a month-by-month implementation guide for veterin...
Food Allergy in Cats: Common Myth, Uncommon Diagnosis
Food allergy is often blamed for feline itchiness, but the evidence suggests it is uncommon in the general cat population. A critically appraised topi...
When Money Decides Who Lives: The Hidden Weight of Economic Euthanasia
Two-thirds of veterinarians say financial limitations contribute to burnout. Economic euthanasia, moral distress, and the daily weight of cases you co...
When You Can't Run Every Test: A Step-by-Step Approach to Diagnostics on a Budget
Incremental care isn't cutting corners—it's sequencing diagnostics based on clinical priority and what will actually change your plan. Follow Buddy th...
Talking About Money Doesn't Have to Be the Worst Part of Your Day
Money is the third most common stressor for veterinarians, and cost conversations often drive burnout. Practical communication strategies like separat...
Canine High-Grade Glioma: From Suspicion to Treatment Options
A GP-focused guide to brain tumors in dogs, treatment options, and emerging immunotherapy research.
Antimicrobial Stewardship: The Friday Afternoon UTI That Tests Your Resolve
Why that Friday afternoon UTI is the perfect test case for antimicrobial stewardship, with ISCAID guidelines and global resistance data.
IVDD in Dogs: When to Refer to a Neurologist
A practical decision framework for GP vets managing intervertebral disc disease, based on ACVIM consensus data with outcome percentages by severity gr...
5 Pre-Analytical Lab Errors That Change Your Diagnosis
How errors before the sample reaches the analyzer can mimic serious conditions. Case-based examples with actionable fixes.
Spectrum of Care: A Middle Ground When Pet Care Gets Expensive
When "gold standard" isn't an option, what comes next? Data shows 57% of veterinarians alter treatment plans daily due to client financial limitations...