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Early detection of cancer requires persistent checks
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Tracy Geiger, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
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Nicole Northrup, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
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The eyes are often a site of primary or metastatic neoplasia.
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The golden rule: A cornerstone in the ethical care of patients
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Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
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When making prognoses, we must remember that almost right is still wrong.
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Shock: Fluid therapy remains a basic tenet for successful resuscitation
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Johnny D. Hoskins, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
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Dr. Deborah Silverstein at the 2005 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Baltimore gave a lecture on shock fluid therapy. Some relevant points in this lecture are provided below.
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Another breed with necrotizing encephalitis: Chihuahua
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Beatrix Nanai, DVM
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Ronald Lyman, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
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In Yorkshire Terriers, brainstem involvement has been described.
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Treating atopy: Keep patients comfortable without causing harm
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Alice M. Jeromin, RPh, DVM, Dipl. ACVD
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Most clients don't realize that dust mites are found in bedding, carpet, upholstery and mattresses — not in furnace ducts.
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Study maps demand directed at food animal DVMs
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Jennifer Fiala
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Minneapolis — A study confirms the shortage of food animal veterinarians in the United States and offers future estimates on the depth of such deficiencies.
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Tunnel vision stunts good medicine
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Charles E. Gardner, DVM, MBA, Dipl. ABVP
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As always, we need to communicate as thoroughly as possible. Tunnel vision is a trap we as practitioners must avoid.
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What's for supper? Maybe we should grab a bite before our dinner function
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The people seated around us were strangers, and none of them looked as though they could discuss tractors or horses.
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How to manage umbilical masses in cattle
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Christine Navarre, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM
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Umbilical masses in calves are a common problem presented to veterinarians. Proper management of these masses first requires a correct diagnosis. The differentials for umbilical masses include hernias and infections/abscesses. Although some hernias can spontaneously resolve, most umbilical problems require surgery.
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Insurance broker braces for 'mad rush' of DVM claims
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Jennifer Fiala
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Chicago — Initial estimates from Hub International reveal 70 practices along the Gulf Coast region likely will generate damage claims following what appears the most destructive hurricane to hit North America since the early 1900s.
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Experts: Flood zone to spawn animal disease
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Jennifer Fiala
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New Orleans — Fourteen Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emergency teams and 200 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials descended on the toxic and disease breeding ground that's in flooded New Orleans.
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Colorado VMA opts for diplomacy to stop Denver's euthanasias
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Jessica Tremayne
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Denver — A breed ban and subsequent euthanasia of 341 Pit Bulls in Denver is garnering concern from the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
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LSU fields hundreds of displaced animals
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Jennifer Fiala
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Baton Rouge, La. — Faced with double the number of residents and more migrating by the hour, Louisiana State University (LSU) braces for an influx of pets from evacuees and veterinary hospitals around devastated New Orleans.
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The rescue: Curfews, red tape stall initial efforts; four VMAT teams deployed in major push to aid injured, displaced pets
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Jessica Tremayne
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New Orleans — Despite deployment of all four Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATS), strict curfews and restrictions delayed initial rescue efforts for thousands of animals stranded in abandoned dwellings and flood zones.
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AVMA pledges up to $500,000 in disaster aid
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Jennifer Fiala
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Schaumburg, Ill. — In emergency session, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) leaders voted unanimously last month to give up to $500,000 for disaster relief.
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Anthrax claims hundreds of cattle; experts push vaccination
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Jennifer Fiala
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Washington — From North Dakota to Texas, cattle have been dying by the hundreds from what some claim is the largest anthrax outbreak on record.
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Profession asks for clarification on risk assessment comment
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Jennifer Fiala
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Washington — Veterinary and industry officials want the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to clarify an agency leader's negative remark aimed at the use of quantitative risk assessment to ascertain antibiotic drug safety.
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Makeshift supply chain
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Daniel R. Verdon
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Alexandria, La. — Sandy Grantham, office manager of Alexandria Animal Clinic, couldn't have predicted her role in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Supreme Court curtails Ohio licensing board
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David Frabotta
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Columbus, Ohio — He spent his children's college fund on legal fees to ensure Ohio veterinarians are aware of medical licensing board inspections. His $100,000 victory came when the Ohio Supreme Court found that all inspections require a five-day written notice, even those related to investigations.
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Proposal allows USDA to regulate puppy mills
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David Frabotta
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Washington — The "Puppy Protection Act" has a new life and new form as the Pet Animal Welfare Statute (PAWS), which would require high-volume breeders to be policed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Katrina: The long road to recovery
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Jessica Tremayne
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New Orleans — About 1,100 veterinarians and 70 practices were located in Katrina's disaster zone according to early estimates from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). At presstime, no DVMs were reported missing or severely injured.
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2,000 DVMs flock to CVC
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Kansas City — Central Veterinary Conference (CVC) organizers announced plans to introduce two new veterinary meetings in 2006 in Baltimore and San Diego.
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