Dr. Eric Van Eerde Articles
Getting the Most Out of Skull Radiographs in Dogs and Cats
Skull radiographs can be a valuable tool when images are obtained with precison. While the anatomy is complex and positioning…
Dog CCL Tear on Radiographs: Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Joint Effusion, and Surgical Planning
Learn how radiographs support diagnosis and surgical planning for dog CCL tear cases, including CCL rupture, stifle effusion, osteophytes, and…
Pyometra in Dogs: Radiographic Diagnosis, Distinguishing Open vs. Closed, and When to Act Fast
Pyometra is one of the more common life-threatening emergencies that presents to the general practitioner. Prompt diagnosis is essential, as…
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Radiographic Diagnosis, Clinical Signs, and Treatment Planning
Hip dysplasia in dogs is one of the most important orthopedic diseases seen in general practice, especially in large and…
Can Computers Read Radiographs?
Can computers read radiographs? Learn how veterinary radiology AI supports veterinarians with faster image interpretation, improved diagnostic confidence, and AI-assisted…
Dog Bone Cancer Symptoms: Radiographic Clues and Early Detection of Osteosarcoma in Dogs
Dog bone cancer symptoms in dogs often start with progressive lameness, pain, swelling, and poor response to NSAIDs. Learn how…
IVDD in Dogs: How Radiographs, CT, and MRI Guide Diagnosis and Treatment Decisions
A clinical guide to IVDD in dogs: neurologic grading, what spinal radiographs show and miss, when to escalate to CT…
Canine Thoracic Radiograph Interpretation: A Systematic Approach for General Practitioners
How to identify, characterize, and stage pulmonary masses and nodules on canine radiographs, and when radiographs are enough versus when…
Canine Lung Cancer on Radiographs: Primary Tumors, Metastatic Disease, and When to Push for CT
How to identify, characterize, and stage pulmonary masses and nodules on canine radiographs, and when radiographs are enough versus when…
Pleural Effusion in Cats: Radiographic Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis by Signalment, and Triage Decisions
Pleural effusion in cats is a major cause of respiratory distress. Learn the key radiographic signs, signalment-based differentials, and how…
Diaphragmatic Hernia in Dogs and Cats: Diagnosis, Imaging Strategies, and the Impact of AI
A diaphragmatic hernia occurs when abdominal viscera protrude through a defect in the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity. In small…