Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Julia K. Veir, DVM, DACVIM, PhD
Infectious causes of gastrointestinal disease in the cat are important for two reasons. The first is clearly the impact on the health of the cat itself. However, it must be noted that while unusual, our feline companions can be sources of zoonotic disease as well.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Mark Cousins, DVM, DABVP (feline)
This presentation concerns the survival and subsequent recovery of a small feline veterinary practice from two events, either of which could have easily shuttered this business. The first event was a devastating fire set by an arsonist which not only resulted in the loss of animal life but which also rendered the business a total loss. The second event was Hurricane Katrina, which literally and functionally destroyed New Orleans and its business environment for months.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Julia K. Veir, DVM, DACVIM, PhD
Consequences of chronic kidney disease are many and managing them is the hallmark of improving patient quality and quantity of life. Aside from continuous renal replacement therapy and renal transplants, management of azotemia, acid-base disorders, electrolytes, secondary hyperparathyroidism, nutrition, and hypertension are key.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP
Lower respiratory tract disease produces typical clinical signs in cats, including chronic cough and wheeze as well as dyspnea that may have a sudden onset.1 Owners may report an increase in respiratory rate (>30-40 breaths per minute), increased expiratory effort and lethargy. Clinical signs may be mild to severe and may be chronic or intermittent.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP
Lower urinary tract disease in cats was described as early as 1925. Over the years, the terms "feline urologic syndrome" (FUS) and "feline lower urinary tract disease" (FLUTD) have been used to describe the group of clinical signs related to problems voiding. However, these descriptive terms do not identify the underlying etiology.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Julia K. Veir, DVM, DACVIM, PhD
Nomenclature surrounding nutritional supplements can be confusing. The most commonly used live organism supplements are probiotics.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP
The cat is considered a resistant, yet susceptible host for Dirofilaria immitis. Worm burdens are much lower in cats than in dogs (average 15 worms in dogs and 1-3 in cats in endemic areas) and about 1/3 of feline infections involve worms of the same sex. Feline heartworm (HW) was first described in the 1920s; awareness has increased greatly since the introduction of Heartgard for cats in 1997 and the associated marketing campaign. Feline HW remains a difficult to diagnose, yet fully preventable disease.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Cynthia Ward, VMD, PhD, DACVIM
Pathogenesis: Insulin-dependent (rare), non-insulin dependent, transient, How do you distinguish, does it matter.
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