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  • A market in transition: Is profession ready to seize the opportunities?


    Portland, Ore. — Dr. Hugh B. Lewis shared a big vision during his career.

    Is it megaesophagus or a normal variation?


    Megaesophagus is a condition in which the esophagus has reduced peristalsis, and has poor tone at rest. The esophagus can have a mild, focal motility problem, or the entire organ may be dilated and functioning poorly.

    Nausea, vomiting: First treat the underlying cause


    Please provide a review of anti-emetic and prokinetic drugs — I am confused.

    10 simple but essential tests


    Occasionally, we find ourselves saying, "If only the referring veterinarian had performed a ____________ test." These are the 10 diagnostic tests that most commonly fill in that blank.

    Slide Show: Cytology sample interpretation



    A slide show by Dr. Wayne Rosenkrantz.

    Why fecal centrifugation is better


    Of all the diagnostic techniques used to detect gastrointestinal parasites, none is more accurate and reliable than centrifugal fecal flotation when it is performed properly.

    What testing and interpretation tips will help identify dogs with leptospirosis? (6:38)



    "In a vaccinated dog with suspected leptospirosis that you've started treating early with doxycycline, don't wait longer than seven days before you repeat the MAT titer."

    Applying 6 time-honored axioms to treatment


    What would you think if you walked into a gun club and observed someone taking target practice with a pistol? Would you look for some sort of target? What if you did not see a target, but instead the individual seemed to be shooting at random?

    Surgery STAT


    Congenital portosystemic shunts (PSS) occur in 0.18 percent of all dogs, and are particularly common in Yorkshire Terriers, Maltese dogs, Pugs, Schnauzers and Shih Tzus.

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