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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

The zoonotic threat of rabbits and other wild animals

July 1, 2010
By:Kevin R. Kazacos, DVM, PhD

Dr. Kevin Kazacos discusses what zoonotic diseases children can contract from wild rabbit feces and urine.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Further advice on tooth extraction to treat aggression

June 1, 2010
By:Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB

Veterinary behaviorist Valarie Tynes gives her perspective on this important topic.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Is routine measurement of IOP in pets at risk of glaucoma advisable?

May 26, 2010
By:Juliet R. Gionfriddo, DVM, MS, DACVO

Get the answer from veterinary ophthalmologist Juliet Gionfriddo.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Just Ask the Expert: Is tooth extraction an acceptable treatment for aggression?

April 1, 2010
By:Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

I am caring for a 4-year-old Westie that has become aggressive. The owner has requested extraction of all four canines or euthanasia. What are your thoughts?

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Just Ask the Expert: Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder and piroxicam

March 4, 2010
By:Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine, oncology)

Does piroxicam have any effect in cats with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder?

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Just Ask the Expert: Feline heartworm disease

March 1, 2010
By:Michael Paul, DVM

CAPC executive director Dr. Michael Paul addresses questions about heartworm disease in cats.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Just Ask the Expert: Fluoride applications

December 3, 2009
By:Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

What is the current protocol for fluoride applications?

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Just Ask the Expert: Are there alternatives to surgery for a fractured tooth?

October 13, 2009
By:Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

I have a feline patient with an upper right canine fractured at the gumline. The cat's owner cannot afford surgery. Is there anything I can do to help keep this patient comfortable?

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Just Ask the Expert: T₄ tests in wolves

September 14, 2009
By:David S. Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM

I have a question regarding species specificity of the free T₄ test. I work at a zoo and was under the impression that this test was species-specific and could not be used in other species.

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