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Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a slowly progressive, degenerative disease affecting the spinal cord in older dogs. Degeneration begins in the axons then secondarily affects the myelin and the cells that produce it (oligodendrocytes) resulting in demyelination (Figure 1).

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The Ins and Outs of Chest Tubes

Thoracostomy tubes or chest tubes are an important part of postoperative care following thoracic surgery.

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Calcium and Vitamin D Metabolism and Associated Disorders

In Humans and animals, hypovitaminosis D is presently a topic receiving close review in the etiology of multisystemic disease including gastrointestinal disease, cancer, heart and infectious disease, as well as diseases that involve chronic inflammation.

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A New Approach to Diagnosing Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs

Urinary bladder cancer in dogs is a challenging disease to diagnose, stage, and treat. Invasive transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common form of canine urinary bladder cancer affecting tens of thousands of dogs worldwide each year, and the prevalence appears to be on the rise.

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Urogenital Disease in Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus)

Guinea pigs commonly present through Angell’s emergency service for hematuria or dysuria which can relate to a wide variety of clinical conditions.

MSPCA-Angell Cares for More than 80 Cats Surrendered from Reading Home

Organization Issues Call for Adopters, Fosters as Resources Strained

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