Here are details about feature articles and departments in October’s issue—available in print and online at dvm360.com.

OPHTHALMOLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY, DERMATOLOGY, BEHAVIOR, ONCOLOGY, DENTISTRY, SURGERY
Just Ask the Experts
In October’s cover article, a 12-member panel of specialists provides practitioners with answers to a wide range of perplexing clinical problems:

• Discolored canine teeth

• Difficulties diagnosing IMHA

• Inappropriate elimination

• Malassezia otitis complications

• Itchy dogs

• Cushingnoid signs

• Hyposensitization challenges

• Acral lick dermatitis

• And more!

EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Blood types and crossmatching: Doing no harm
Transfusion reactions and sensitization to transfused blood are possible outcomes in dogs and cats receiving blood transfusions. This article helps practitioners decide when it’s necessary to type and crossmatch a patient’s blood to avoid such complications.

INTERNAL MEDICINE
Research Updates
Is there evidence that FIV plays a role in the development of chronic kidney disease in feline patients? A recent study’s findings help answer this question.

Ad Close Date: September 13, 2010
Materials Deadline: September 16, 2010

Note: Bonus distribution at CVC in San Diego, Nov. 4-8, 2010.