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tvpjournal.com | January/February 2016 | Today's VeTerinary PracTice January/February 2016 Volume 6, number 1 3 Today's Veterinary Practice (ISSN 2162-3872 print and ISSN 2162-3929 online) does not, by publication of ads, express endorsement or verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the products and claims contained therein. The publisher, Eastern States Veterinary Association, Inc (NAVC), disclaims any liability for any damages resulting from the use of any product advertised herein and suggests that readers fully investigate the products and claims prior to purchasing. The opinions stated in this publication are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the NAVC nor its Editorial Advisory Board. NAVC does not guarantee nor make any other representation that the material contained in articles herein is valid, reliable, or accurate; nor does the NAVC assume any responsibility for injury or death arising from any use, or misuse, of same. There is no implication that the material published herein represents the best or only procedure for a particular condition. It is the responsibility of the reader to verify the accuracy and applicability of any information presented and to adapt as new data becomes publicly available. Today's Veterinary Practice is published Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June, Jul/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec (6x per year) by NAVC, PO Box 390, Glen Mills, PA 19342. Table of Contents : FEATURES tvpjournal.com facebook.com/todaysveterinarypractice twitter.com/tvpjournal Cover: Jan Bellows, DVM, All Pets Dental ExTERnAl TooTh RESoRpTion in CATS .............................20 Part 1: Pathogenesis, classifcation, & diagnosis Jan Bellows, DVM, Diplomate AVDC & ABVp (Canine & Feline) Tooth resorption in cats is prevalent. This article defnes tooth resorption, offers theories about its cause, explains its pathogenesis and which teeth and cats are predisposed, and describes how tooth resorption is classifed and diagnosed. CoMMon nEoplASTiC SKin lESionS in DoGS & CATS ............28 cytologic diagnosis & Treatment options laura D. Garrett, DVM, Diplomate ACViM (oncology) cytology provides a quick and minimally invasive way to evaluate cutaneous tumors in dogs and cats. This article outlines the best way to obtain and prepare specimens for cytology and discusses the diagnosis and management of a few common types of cutaneous tumors. CAninE piTUiTARY DEpEnDEnT hYpERADREnoCoRTiCiSM ...36 Part 2: diagnostic approach David Bruyette, DVM, Diplomate ACViM The two most common forms of hyperadrenocorticism are pituitary dependent and adrenal dependent; each with differing treatment options and prognoses. dr. bruyette describes several diagnostic modalities that are commonly used to determine the exact etiology of hyperadrenocorticism. RACE-APPROVED CE CREDIT ARTIClE E l EMEnTS oF onColoGY ....................................................47 s trategies for Managing cancer Pain in dogs & cats Part 2: defnitive & Palliative Management of cancer Pain nicholas Rancilio, DVM, Diplomate ACVR (Radiation oncology); Jeff Ko, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVAA; and Christopher M. Fulkerson, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACViM (oncology) optimal cancer pain management is determined by the type of cancer and the owner's goals for treatment. The authors use case studies to illustrate multimodal treatment options, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and nonpharmaceutical therapies.