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DVM360 MAGAZINE, Jul 1, 2010

News Crisis on the gulf: Veterinarians help By Stephanie Fellenstein During ongoing Gulf oil spill, UC-Davis' Oiled Wildlife Care Network lends helping hand in Louisiana AVMA 2011 budget includes $1.7 million excess By Rachael Whitcomb A dues increase for veterinarians generates a surplus to replenish AVMA's fiscal reserve. Gulf coast states prepare for oil repercussions By Stephanie Fellenstein Thirty-two National Wildlife Refuges in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Texas have been identified as "at risk" by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since an explosion rocked the Deep Water Horizon oil-drilling platform off the coast of Louisiana April 20. Banfield releases new data on parasite trends By Rachael Whitcomb Portland, Ore. — New surveillance data compiled by experts at Banfield, The Pet Hospital reveal prevalence trends for internal and external parasite infections and hammer home the need for veterinarians to remain vigilant about promoting preventive care to clients. Job offers down at graduation, but veterinary market still growing By Stephanie Fellenstein Large number of veterinary graduates still seeking more education rather than employment New database reveals trends in racing fatalities By Rachael Whitcomb About two fatal injuries occur daily on U.S. racetracks. New grad realizes life-long dream By Stephanie Fellenstein 49-year-old veterinary student earns DVM after putting her aspirations on hold. Veterinary schools turn to tuition hikes to close budget gaps By Rachael Whitcomb After years of state cuts, many universities left with fewer funding choices AAHA guidelines address canine and feline diabetes, diagnostic terms By Rachael Whitcomb Lakewood, Colo. — Two new guides, one listing standardized diagnostic terms for veterinary medicine and another on canine and feline diabetes management, now are available from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). AVMA drafts guidance for breeder bills By Cheryl Higley Schaumburg, Ill. — The regulation of commercial dog breeders and retailers continues to gather steam, with several state legislatures introducing bills in the past year. Inside politics: Interview with U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader, DVM By Daniel R. Verdon U.S. Congressman Kurt Schrader, DVM, shares his thoughts about veterinary medicine, politics, business and animal welfare New revisions approved for COE accreditation process By Rachael Whitcomb A new measure requires veterinary schools to review and assess educational outcomes as it relates to clinical experiences. Procter & Gamble buys pet-food maker Natura Cincinnati, Ohio — The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G), owner of Iams, is taking the final steps toward buying Natura Pet Products, according to both companies. PurinaCare expands coverage to Washington, Alaska San Antonio — PurinaCare is now approved for Washington state and Alaska, according to company officials. Report calls on veterinarians to reassess business practices By Cheryl Higley Littleton, Colo. — With a U.S. unemployment rate that continues to hover around 10 percent, a report by Summit Veterinary Advisors of Littleton, Colo., suggests now is the time for veterinary practices to turn that negative into a positive by reassessing the people and processes in place and making the changes necessary to strengthen their businesses. Veterinarian released, then brought back to prison just days apart By Rachael Whitcomb Computer error led to mistaken early release of South Carolina veterinarian Humor Veterinary client relations: The lost art of noogies By Bo Brock, DVM These days a good noogie is hard to come by. Luckily, I'm bringing them back into style — one client at a time. Client communication: The games we play By Michael A. Obenski, DVM Last Thursday morning found me busily engaged in an animal hospital game I call "Where's the Lump?" Mrs. Carbuncle rus Business 5 hands-on tips for social media By Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM Practical advice and resources to jumpstart your veterinary practice journey into the new world of social media 8 veterinary practice financial myths busted By Michael H. Riegger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP No-lo practices don't work. Vaccines don't matter. Here's why none of that is true. Increase your veterinary practice's reach with satellites By Gerald Snyder, VMD Secondary sites allow you to expand while still keeping overhead low. Limit your veterinary practice owner liability with an LLC By Christopher J. Allen, DVM, JD This business entity can protect your personal assets — and it's easy and inexpensive to organize for your veterinary practice The quest for veterinary mentorship By Andrew Roark, DVM, MS Four ways to find the right veterinarian mentor and get the most out of this valuable relationship Beware giving up veterinary client information By James Iafe, VMD There's more at stake than a fine when you mishandle client and employee information Medicine Canine urolith update, 2009: Perspectives from the Minnesota Urolith Center By Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM Investigating the changes in composition over the last couple of decades. Pilot study eyes new uses of stem cells to treat dilated cardiomyopathy By Stephanie Skernivitz Gainesville, Fla. — A first-of-its-kind pilot study involving Doberman pinschers that present with early stage dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) uses adult stem cells to mend the animal's heart activity. Diagnosing traumatic fragmented medial coronoid process By Sherman O. Canapp, DVM, MS, CCRT, Dipl. ACVS Signs, diagnostic testing of this painful condition that can affect any dog. Equine A better way to evalute hay By Kenneth L. Marcella, DVM Objective forage analysis methods ensure better nutritive content for horses. Nutritional management of acute and chronic equine laminitis By Ed Kane, PhD Various nutritional factors have been linked to the initiation and recurrence of the disease process. Small Animal Determining the cause of neurologic signs in neonates By Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM A closer look at genetics is offering new insight into disease conditions. Management of a locally aggressive mandibular mass in a dog By Brett Beckman, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. AAPM Benign and malignant masses are commonly encountered in the oral cavities of dogs and cats. Successful brain aging in dogs By Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVB, CAAB Contributions, causes of age-related cognitive changes in dogs.