Advanced Therapy in Companion Animals—3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Following the enthusiastic response to the first two editions of the Special Issue “Advanced Therapy in Companion Animals”, and the successful publication of numerous high-quality papers in the second edition, we are pleased to launch the third edition of this collection. This new volume will continue to focus on cutting-edge therapeutic strategies that improve the health, welfare, and quality of life of companion animals, further consolidating this Special Issue as a key platform for innovation in veterinary medicine.

Building on the solid foundation established by the previous editions—where diverse studies have addressed regenerative medicine, gene therapy, immunotherapy, and precision medicine—we now aim to deepen and broaden the discussion around advanced interventions for both chronic and acute diseases. In this third edition, we particularly welcome work that integrates novel diagnostics, molecular and omics-based approaches, minimally invasive and image-guided procedures, biomaterials, and tissue engineering, as well as digital and technology-driven solutions (such as AI-assisted decision-making, advanced imaging, and smart drug-delivery systems) into clinical practice for companion animals.

We invite you to explore the papers published in the first and second editions, which showcase the progress already achieved in this field:

First Edition: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/vetsci/special_issues/537D79882B

Second Edition: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/vetsci/special_issues/5AEK176G58

We strongly encourage interdisciplinary contributions that bring together veterinarians, clinicians, researchers, and biotechnologists to bridge the gap between experimental findings and real-world applications. Original research articles, clinical trials, case reports, and case series, as well as comprehensive or focused review articles, are all welcome. We believe that this third edition will further advance the field of companion animal medicine and provide veterinary professionals with up-to-date insights into the latest therapeutic breakthroughs.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ziyao Zhou
Prof. Dr. Zhijun Zhong
Guest Editors

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