How these differential lists are sourced and reviewed

Every statement on a sign page points to a numbered source, and every page is reviewed by a practicing emergency veterinarian before it is published.

What counts as a source

Sources are peer-reviewed veterinary journal articles and consensus statements from specialist bodies, listed at the bottom of each page with authors, title, journal and year, and linked to PubMed and the DOI. Consensus statements are preferred where they exist. Websites, forums and unreferenced handouts are not used.

How a statement is checked

Each supporting finding, argument against and next test is read against the source it cites. A statement the source does not support is rewritten or removed. When newer work changes the picture, the page and its review date are updated.

Who reviews the pages

Brian Toncray, DVM, an emergency veterinarian, reviews each sign page and the date of that review appears under the page heading.

What this site leaves out

There are no drug doses here, and no ranking of differentials by likelihood, because both depend on the individual patient. The site covers dogs and cats only. It is a reference for veterinarians and does not replace examining the animal.

Who built it

Vetinuity built and maintains this site. Vetinuity makes a veterinary clinical assistant for veterinarians. The site carries no advertising and collects no personal data.