See how veterinarians across the DVM network have answered past Clinical Outcomes Questions of the Week. These responses offer a look into shared experiences, best practices, and approaches to improving patient care together.
In cats with feline lower airway disease (asthma/chronic bronchitis), which treatment strategy most improves long-term symptom control?
Greatest Variability in Treatments
Which disease category shows the greatest variability in treatment outcomes within your practice?
In canine orthopedic surgery, which analgesic modality reduces post-op opioid requirements the most?
When a dog arrives hypothermic, which warming techniques have you found most effective in preventing rebound hypothermia or shock?
When a patient presents in acute respiratory distress, what’s your go-to first diagnostic step?
At what age do you typically begin recommending senior screening lab work panels for dogs?
How do you decide whether to start antibiotics for a localized skin wound?
What’s your go-to multimodal strategy for postoperative pain management in canine orthopedic cases?
Which non-pharmaceutical approach do you find most effective for improving quality of life in cats with early-stage CKD?
Which intervention most significantly improves clinical outcomes and quality of life in pets with liver or kidney disease?
What is your preferred first line therapy for surgical site infections in dogs?
When performing malignant tumor excisions, how are surgical margins typically evaluated in your practice?
What’s your go-to approach for dogs with chronic ear infections that keep coming back?
What is your preferred first-line treatment protocol for a dog with confirmed heartworm disease?
What is your first-line sedation or anesthetic protocol for unblocking a male cat that is unstable?
What is your primary first-line treatment for moderate atopic dermatitis?
What is your primary treatment for managing chronic osteoarthritis pain in dogs?
What is your most commonly recommended first-line treatment for feline hyperthyroidism?