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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.

Clinical

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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Acute Colitis: The Scoop on Diarrhea in Dogs

An unfortunate reality of pet ownership is that at some point you will probably have to clean up some diarrhea.

MSPCA-Angell, Shelter Partners Look to Clear the Shelters During Fee-Waived Adoptathon

Groups Hope to Build on Momentum as Summer Adoption Series Comes to a Close

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