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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Role of glucocorticoids in the treatment of chronic allergic diseases (Proceedings)

August 1, 2008
By:Dawn Merton Boothe, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP

For good reasons, glucocorticoids (GLs) have been the cornerstone of immunosuppressive therapy in humans and animals.

Source: KIRK'S CURRENT VETERINARY THERAPY

Management of heart failure in dogs

July 1, 2008
By:Bruce W. Keene, DVM, MSc, DACVIM, John D. Bonagura, DVM, MS, DACVIM

The heart is a deceptively complex organ that generates the force by which blood is continuously supplied to perfuse the metabolizing tissues.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Antimicrobials workshop scheduled

July 1, 2008

Rockville, Md. — A workshop on developmental approaches to companion-animal antimicrobials is slated Oct. 23-24 at the U.S. Pharmacopeia.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Florida veterinary practices need permits to prescribe drugs

June 1, 2008

Tallahassee, Fla. — Owners of Florida veterinary medical practices must buy pharmacy permits by Jan. 1, 2009, to be in compliance with a recently passed law.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

A busy clinician's review of cyclosporine

May 1, 2008
By:Alison Diesel, DVM, Karen A. Moriello, DVM, DACVD

Need-to-know information about its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and adverse effects.

Source: ELSEVIER

Alternative dosing strategies for cats

May 1, 2008
By:Katrina L. Mealey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP

Oral administration of medications to feline patients can be challenging for several reasons.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Have You Heard? Famotidine in cats: IV or SC? (4:05)

May 1, 2008

A study examines whether a risk of hemolysis exists in cats receiving intravenous vs. subcutaneous famotidine.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Sterilization drug in works for wildlife, possibly companion animals

May 1, 2008
By:Krista Schultz

College Station, Texas — Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) are finalizing development of an oral contraceptive to help to control wildlife populations and that might one day be modified for companion animals.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Clinical case discussions (Proceedings)

April 1, 2008
By:Dawn Merton Boothe, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP

The goal of antimicrobial therapy is to both eliminate bacteruria, but also, to avoid resistance.

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