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Source: SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY Diseases of the joints: General principles and techniques May 1, 2007 By:Theresa Welch Fossum, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS Diagnosis and treatment of joint disorders are important aspects of veterinary orthopedic practice. Many joint diseases are managed medically rather than surgically, and a basic knowledge of nonsurgical joint diseases is necessary to differentiate surgical and nonsurgical joint disease and prescribe appropriate therapy.

Source: SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY Degenerative joint disease May 1, 2007 By:Theresa Welch Fossum, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS Degenerative joint disease (DJD), or osteoarthritis, is a noninflammatory, noninfectious degeneration of articular cartilage accompanied by bone formation at the synovial margins and by fibrosis of periarticular soft tissue. Although classified as noninflammatory, a low-grade, ongoing inflammatory process is associated with this condition.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE That old, slow dog: Is it really arthritis? March 1, 2007 By:Julie D. Smith, DVM, DACVS Geriatric dogs are commonly referred to us for evaluation of what clients call slowing down. Often the tentative diagnosis before referral is arthritis (or is interpreted by the client as such), and the dog is receiving an NSAID.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Geriatric Oncology October 1, 2006 Blackwell Publishing introduces "Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology:

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE How to identify the cause of weight loss in geriatric cats July 1, 2006 By:Anne Mattson, DVM, MS, DACVIM Unfortunately, weight changes in older cats are often attributed merely to aging, so clients may not seek veterinary care or veterinarians may inadvertently delay a diagnostic workup until marked weight loss is evident or additional clinical signs arise. Starting with a detailed history, work your way through a complete workup in these patients.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE Providing the best care for senior cats February 1, 2006 By:Cynthia J. Stubbs, DVM, MS, DACVIM Cats are living longer because of a greater focus on routine healthcare for pets. As their veterinarians, we are challenged with the task of helping these cats live long, high-quality lives. The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Academy of Feline Medicine (AAFP/AFM) Panel Report on Feline Senior Care1 provides a consensus on important goals and recommendations to help you care for senior cats. This article highlights many of the principal points in that report in conjunction with my clinical experience.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE Editors' Guest: Old age is not a disease February 1, 2006 By:Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) How often have you heard clients say "My cat`s just getting old and cranky--he bites when we try to pick him up," or "She`s missing the box because she`s old. We think it`s time to let her go"

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE Osteoarthritis in cats: Still a mass of unknowns February 1, 2006 By:Simon Roe, BVSc, PhD, DACVS When addressing arthritis in cats, we presume similarities to arthritis in dogs, interpreting radiographs and clinical signs with canine differential diagnoses in mind. And we develop therapies based on how dogs are managed. But these presumptions have little scientific basis. In fact, we know little about how many cats have arthritis, what effect their arthritis has on their lifestyles, or to what degree therapy improves their comfort level.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Degenerative valvular disease in older horses October 1, 2005 By:Ed Kane, PhD A Grade 1 murmur is the first audible sound you can hear. You can barely detect a Grade 1 murmur with your stethoscope.

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