Pet Animals

1. IntroductionAcute hypersensitivity reactions in animal patients exist on a clinical spectrum spanning mild, localized cutaneous allergic response to severe acute, anaphylactic shock (Tizard, 2020).Anaphylactic shock is precipitated by antigen exposure rapidly resulting in IgE mediated degranulation of systemic mast cells and basophils, culminating in release of large quantities of histamine, leukotrienes, and pro-inflammatory cytokines … Read more

1. Understanding How Dogs Learn (The Simple Way!) Dog training does not require complicated rules and guidelines. Simply put, dogs learn new behaviors through a simple link between an action and a consequence, where positive outcomes become desired (Pryor, 2019). Modern vets suggest using positive reinforcement and ignore all the myths about avoiding rewarding your … Read more

1. The Changing Dynamics of Pet Healthcare Economics The economics of veterinary care have shifted dramatically over the last decade, as new technological advances emerge and become integrated into mainstream companion animal treatment (Palmer et al., 2023). The ability to provide treatment using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), oncology-specific regimes and biologics has … Read more