Articles by Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Can you come to terms with medical language?

May 1, 2009
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

The technical language of medicine that we routine use in describing various aspects of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment often baffles clients who are unfamiliar with medical terminology.

Urine strips: Maximizing the diagnostic value

Apr 1, 2009
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Most diagnostic reagent strips used to perform routine urinalysis in veterinary laboratories were designed for human use.

7 steps to perform retrograde urohydropropulsion

Mar 1, 2009
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

This article describes seven steps for performing retrograde urohydropropulsion.

Canine retrograde urohydropropulsion: A standard of care

Feb 1, 2009
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Urocystoliths are commonly voided in the urethra of male dogs where they often become lodged adjacent to the caudal aspect of the os penis.

Are you practicing veterinary medicine conscientiously?

Jan 1, 2009
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

The veterinarian's oath states in part: "Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine... I will practice my profession conscientiously..."

Clients' confidence: How can we earn it?

Dec 1, 2008
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Trust is one of the highest forms of human motivation. It fosters a climate in which veterinarians and clients can work cooperatively to establish shared objectives of patient care.

10 axioms to aid your diagnostic skills

Nov 1, 2008
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

Not all diagnoses are equal in terms of their prognostic and therapeutic implications.

Before prescribing, do you weigh the risks and benefits?

Oct 1, 2008
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

The psychological pressure imposed on veterinarians to do something ... occasionally is overwhelming.

Unmasking the toxic culprit(s) in pet-food recalls

Sep 1, 2008
By: Carl A. Osborne, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Lisa K. Ulrich, CVT, Lori A. Koehler, CVT, Jody P. Lulich, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM

What is your interpretation and diagnosis?

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