Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR, CCRT
There are numerous studies indicating the positive benefits of rehabilitation therapy following CCL surgery. In summary, rehabilitation therapy has been shown to improve muscle mass and attenuate muscle atrophy that occurs in the post-operative period, increase stifle joint ROM, especially extension, improve weight-bearing as measured by force plate analysis, and reduce the progression of osteoarthritis.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Jeannie Losey, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
How important is oral hygiene? Just imagine what it would be like if you never brushed your teeth.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Jeannie Losey, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
This presentation will summarize the seven disciplines of dentistry, and familiarize the attendee with exodontics, periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and oral surgery. Several cases will be reviewed, with a breakdown of why a particular treatment was performed, and the outcome.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Deirdre Chiaramonte, DVM, DACVIM
Obesity is the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue (FAT). It occurs due to an imbalance of energy intake versus energy expenditure.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Petra A. Mertens, DVM, MSW, DECVBM, CAAB, DACVB, LGSW
Cats who eliminate outside the litter box pose serious problems for owners that may force the family to place, surrender or euthanize the cat. In many cases, treatment is highly effective with resolution rates between 80-90% if the problem has been properly diagnosed.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Nancy Shaffran, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Feline heartworm disease is more common than previously believed, often fatal and completely preventable. It is now estimated that 26% of cats may be infected with heartworm disease. This is very significant especially when compared to 5% who are FeLV positive and 6% who have FIV.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Nancy Shaffran, CVT, VTS (ECC)
The most common causes are defective heart muscle, valvular disease, cardiac tamponade, electrical malfunction, heartworms or administration of drugs with profound cardiac effects. In any case, when heart failure results in circulatory collapse and inadequate tissue oxygenation, the patient is said to be in cardiogenic shock. The term "cardiogenic shock" describes a shock syndrome where cardiac output is reduced as a direct result of heart failure.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Jeannie Losey, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Cats are different! Being obligate carnivores, they do not have "chewing teeth", but instead have carnassial teeth that aid to cut up their food into manageable pieces.
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Source: CVC IN BALTIMORE PROCEEDINGS
April 1, 2010
By:
Patrick Hensel, DVM, DACVD
Skin and ear problems are very common reasons for dogs and cats being presented to a veterinarian. These animals can suffer from many different skin diseases with a wide range of underlying causes.
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