Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
 June 1, 2011
Old or terminally ill patients can benefit from this reader tip.
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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE
September 17, 2010
Why you shouldn't be so quick to diagnose cognitive dysfunction.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
 August 1, 2010
By:William Fortney, DVM
"Old age" in not a disease but is the sum of the deleterious effects of time upon the cellular function, microanatomy and physiology of each body system. These biological aging changes manifest in progressive deteriorations in physical condition, organ function, mental function, and immune response, but not necessarily correlating with the patient's actual chronological age.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:William Fortney, DVM
Definite personality changes and behavioral problems can be extremely challenging to the practitioner and extremely frustrating to the client. Some problems are mild and acceptable, while others are major concerns initiating euthanasia discussions. General behavioral changes are elderly patient's desire more attention, are more jealous, are more irritable, are less mentally alert, and have altered sleep cycles.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:William Fortney, DVM
To the owner, integument changes are the most obvious sign of aging. Aging of the skin and adenexa is a complex subject influenced by a combination of interrelated causative factors including wear and tear, cumulative cell damage from ionizing irradiation, and genetically preprogrammed cell changes.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:William Fortney, DVM
Companion pets are happier, healthier and living longer today than ever before for several inter-connected reasons. Changing owner attitudes toward their pets, has significantly contributed to increases in life expectancy.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:William Fortney, DVM
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, non-infectious, progressive disorder of any synovial joint. OA is characterized by deterioration of the articular cartilage, synovitis, with secondary bony changes. Osteoarthritis is classified as being primary or secondary in nature.
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Source: CVC IN KANSAS CITY PROCEEDINGS
August 1, 2010
By:William Fortney, DVM
In the last AVMA pet owner survey, more than 39 % of the owned dog population were 7 years of age or older and these percentages continue to grow. This change in pet population demographics is due to in part due to several inter-connected causes.
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