Current topics in small animal surgery.
Librela (bedinvetmab) is a monoclonal antibody against nerve growth factor licensed for canine osteoarthritis pain – and similarly Solensia in cats. This article reviews the growing pharmacovigilance evidence and positions Librela safely within the OA treatment cascade.
Read more →Your dog is not putting weight on a leg? Find out when lameness is a genuine emergency – and when it is not. With clear warning signs for dog owners.
Read more →Cruciate ligament rupture in dogs – symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Why TPLO is considered the evidence-based gold standard, explained for pet owners.
Read more →PRP derived from the patient's own blood has proven efficacy in joint osteoarthritis and tendon conditions – no allergy risk, combinable with hyaluronic acid, and adjuvant after joint surgery in dogs.
Read more →Tumour surgery in dogs and cats: which tumours are operated on, which form of surgery is indicated and when – and why the first operation is the decisive opportunity.
Read more →Current studies show the ideal age for neutering depends on breed, size and sex. UC Davis data often recommend later neutering for large breeds.
Read more →Arthroscopy in dogs and cats – minimally invasive joint examination with direct visualisation of cartilage, menisci and ligaments. Indications and procedure explained.
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