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| AAAS symposium—Improving the welfare of farm animals
| In my 30-year career as an animal scientist, I have focused on two areas of cattle and pig treatment badly in need of major improvement: farm housing and slaughterhouse handling. | | | AAAS symposium—Animal rights: Good or bad for veterinarians?
| | The welfare of companion animals, which are classified by U.S. law as property, is protected by special legislative measures, including anti-cruelty statutes and pet trust arrangements. | | | AAAS symposium—Wildlife in captivity: Ethics and zoos
| | Should zoos exist? And if yes, for what purpose? | | | AAAS symposium—Society, laboratory animals, and the laboratory-animal veterinarian
| | Societal concerns about animal welfare have led to changes in the philosophy and practice of laboratory-animal medicine that are advantageous to research animals as well as to laboratory-animal veterinarians. | | | AAAS symposium—Ethical issues in companion-animal practice
| | Companion-animal veterinarians need a strong sense of integrity to navigate the complex ethical quandaries present at the crossroads of pets, owners, and society. | | | AAAS symposium—Veterinary Ethics: Controversies, Challenges, and Opportunities
| | The symposium Veterinary Ethics: Controversies, Challenges, and Opportunities, convened at the 2006 American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in February, considered the diverse ethical concerns that arise from the competing and potentially conflicting interests that vie for the veterinarian's attention. | |
| AAAS symposium—All for one and one for all?
| | When advising owners, the farm-animal veterinarian has a primary responsibility to be an advocate for the individual animal's health and welfare. | | | AAAS symposium—Veterinarians and animal welfare: What role should the profession play?
| | The public views veterinarians favorably, regarding them as experts in animal care and welfare. But the veterinary profession has had a love-hate relationship with animal advocates. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| The clinical application of equine acupuncture
| | The addition of acupuncture to integrative treatment protocols for a variety of equine conditions offers an adjunctive approach based on a historical model of experience-based clinical findings and therapies. | | | Veterinary acupuncture and Chinese herbs: Clinical applications and contraindications (Proceedings)
| | Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), also known as Traditional Oriental Medicine (TOM) has been utilized over several thousands of years in people and animals. | | | Acupuncture for the Western practitioner (Proceedings)
| | Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into specific points on the body (acupoints) to cause a desired healing effect. | | | Complementary and alternative medicine (Proceedings)
| | The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Health, defines CAM as "a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine." | | | Treating cancer with TCVM (Proceedings)
| | According to the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University (CSU), cancer is the No. 1 cause of death in geriatric dogs and cats. | | | Introduction to traditional Chinese medicine food therapy (Proceedings)
| | Besides water, the most critical component considered in a diet is energy. | | | Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine: A primer (Proceedings)
| | Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) is a complete system of medicine to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. | | | Qi, acupuncture points and energy meridians (Proceedings)
| | Qi is difficult to translate into Western language. Fundamentally, Qi is what gives life to the universe. | | | Integrating alternative modalities into Western clinics (Proceedings)
| | Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is viewed by many veterinarians as an "us against them" proposition. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Ohio voters approve creation of new livestock board
| Livestock housing standards in Ohio now will be set by a Livestock Care Standards Board.
| | | Ohio voters to decide fate of livestock board
| Columbus, Ohio -- Ohio voters today will decide whether or not a state board is needed to regulate livestock housing.
| | | Oklahoma City to donate cadavers to vet school
| Oklahoma City -- City council members voted unanimously to skip the landfill and give animals euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter to Oklahoma State University?s (OSU) veterinary college for use in teaching students and technicians.
| | | New farm animal welfare law passes in Michigan
| Lansing, Mich. -- Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm today signed a new animal-welfare law mandating pen sizes for veal calves, egg-laying hens and pregnant sows.
| | | APHIS wants to shorten leash on circus animals
| Washington -- Uncle Sam's animal inspectors hope a proposed new rule under the Animal Welfare Act will make it easier to conduct unannounced inspections at circuses, mobile petting zoos and other animal acts.
| | | Michigan lawmakers pass farm-animal welfare bill
| | New housing requirements for swine, veal calves and poultry were adopted in Michigan after a last-minute push by the Humane Society of the United States. | | | Animal-welfare symposium planned at Ohio State
| Columbus, Ohio -- Animal-welfare experts, veterinarians, food-animal producers, consumers and others with an interest in food-animal production are invited to a symposium on farm animal welfare issues Oct. 16 arranged by The Ohio State University's Department of Animal Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine.
| | | Big Easy considers mandatory spay/neuter bill
| New Orleans -- Another municipal mandatory spay/neuter and breeding-restriction ordinance is under consideration, this time in New Orleans.
| | | Santa Monica eyes declaw ban ahead of new state rule
| Santa Monica has joined San Francisco in trying to limit declawing before a new state law takes effect Jan. 1.
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| Have You Heard? Radiating opinions
| | Owners are more positive about radiation therapy as a cancer treatment option than you might think. | | | Have You Heard? A little monkey music
| | Humans aren't the only ones moved by music. | | | Have You Heard? Why some dogs are short and stocky
| | Dogs with chondrodysplasia have a rare genetic mutation that may also be related to some forms of dwarfism in people. | | | What's in a purr?
| | People and pets can cross-infect each other with this increasingly common superbug. | | | Transcript--Have You Heard? What you should know about people, pets, MRSA, and bite wounds
| | Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, strains have become more prevalent over the last 10 years. | | | What you should know about people, pets, MRSA, and bite wounds
| | Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, strains have become more prevalent over the last 10 years. | | | Transcript--Have You Heard? The protective power of the nose
| | The human nose is too cold for avian flu viruses to flourish. | | | The protective power of the nose (3:50)
| | The human nose is too cold for avian flu viruses to flourish. | | | Transcript—Have You Heard? Soy's anticancer effects
| | A component of soy has been found to inhibit the growth of canine B-cell lymphoma. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Just Ask the Expert: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB
| | Q: A client told me that when he holds his pet bird in his hand and it bites, he corrects the bird by flinging it off his hand and onto the floor. What should I advise this client as far as this method of correcting the bird? | | | Poultry feed voluntarily recalled
| St. Paul, Minn. -- A poultry feed typically used by small flock owners has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.
| | | Instructional videos could oust outbreaks
| Ithaca, N.Y. -- A new, free tool, produced by Partners in Animal Health at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, aims to minimize animal disease outbreaks by helping veterinarians and farmers diagnose poultry diseases more quickly.
| | | Missouri bill would limit exotics interaction
| | Veterinarians and owners soon may be the only ones allowed to handle exotic animals in Missouri. | | | Pet-food recall expanded again, now includes bird food
| | National Report -- The recall of pet foods made with peanut products possibly contaminated with Salmonella has been growing since the outbreak started in January and now includes several bird-food products. | | | Hong Kong killing 90,000 chickens, may change bird-flu vaccine after outbreak
| Hong Kong's government is considering changing the vaccine it uses to protect poultry against avian flu after 60 chickens were found dead at one of the city's largest poultry farms, forcing the slaughter of 60,000 birds on that farm and 30,000 more within a two-mile radius.
| | | How to introduce avian and exotic patients to your practice (Proceedings)
| | Deciding to open your practice to seeing avian and exotic patients is definitely a great idea. Avian and exotic pets are growing in numbers and people are just as, and sometimes even more attached to them as others are to their pet dogs and cats. | | | Interesting avian and exotic cases (Proceedings)
| | A 4 year old neutered male rabbit weighing 1.98 kg presented in December of 2002 for a 1 year history of nasal discharge and violent sneezing. | | | Idea Exchange: Measure a bird's weight more accurately and with less stress by using a strawberry container
| | Accurately weighing birds is difficult; however, I've found that placing the bird in a clear, plastic strawberry container and weighing the bird and container make this task much easier. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Image Quiz: Clinical Pathology
| | A 5-year-old pug was presented for evaluation of vomiting and lethargy. On presentation, the dog had pale mucous membranes. A complete blood count showed severe anemia (PCV 9%; reference range = 39% to 55%) and an inflammatory leukogram with 42,179 neutrophils/?l (reference range = 2,800 to 11,500/?l) and 3,374 bands/?l (reference <300/?l). The dog?s plasma was dark-red. Images from the blood smear are shown (Wright?s-Giemsa; original magnification 1,000x). Which of the following is the most likely cause of this dog?s anemia? | | | Image Quiz: Clinical Pathology
| | A 5-year-old Bernese mountain dog was presented for evaluation of clinical signs and radiographic changes consistent with intervertebral disk disease. The dog successfully recovered from a dorsal laminectomy but 48 hours later developed a fever. A complete blood count at this time showed a mild neutropenia. Images from the blood smear are shown. What is the most likely cause of this dog?s fever? | | | Image Quiz: Clinical pathology
| | A 2-year-old King Charles spaniel was presented for workup of a heart murmur.The results of the CBC were normal except for severe thrombocytopenia (1,000 platelets/µl). Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? | | | Basal circulating cortisol concentrations and hypoadrenocorticism
| | Spontaneous hypoadrenocorticism is characterized by a deficiency of glucocorticoids with or without mineralocorticoid deficiency. | | | Cytology of lymphoid organs (Proceedings)
| | Small lymphocytes are smaller in size than a neutrophil and have a round nuclei that takes up the majority of the cell. | | | The "RBCs" of feline anemia (Proceedings)
| | Anemia is a common blood work abnormality in many species, including cats. Determining the regenerative nature of the anemia guides the workup of the case. | | | Going deeper: Fine needle aspiration cytology of internal organs (Proceedings)
| | Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology is an excellent adjunctive tool for evaluating internal organs. | | | Setting up cytology in your practice (Proceedings)
| | Cytology is useful for establishing a diagnosis or can narrow the list of differentials for effusions, masses, lymphadenopathy, or organomegaly. | | | Just under the surface: Cytology of the skin (Proceedings)
| | Inflammatory lesions can occur due to infectious or non-infectious causes. Compared to tissue cells, inflammatory cells are readily collected by aspirates and scrapings. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Research Updates: Single-injection antibiotic treatment for cats with abscesses and infected wounds
| | Cephalosporins are often used as first-line antibiotics for superficial skin infections in dogs and cats. | | | If you think it's scabies, treat it
| | Always keep scabies in mind as a differential in your pruritic canine patient, and, remember, very few cases are typical. | | | Gross dermatology images educate clients
| | I take digital photos of cytologic exam and skin scraping findings (bacteria, mites) through one eyepiece of the microscope by using the camera's macro setting. | | | (Part 2) Technicians and dermatology: Skin scrapings
| | When scraping for Demodex canis, follow these rules from Dr. Paul Bloom, DACVDM, DABVP. | | | Establishing a reliable pruritus scale in dogs
| | A consistent scale for determining a dog's degree of pruritus would be valuable in any number of ways: for you and your clients to determine whether a dermatologic treatment is working, for clear communication between general practitioners and specialists, for use in studies evaluating antipruritic treatments, and more. | | | Dermatology quiz for technicians and team members
| | Can team members help catch dermatologic cases by identifying which itch is which? Look at these four photos to see. | | | (Part 1) A technician's role in dermatologic workups
| | Technicians should be performing diagnostic tests, says Dr. Paul Bloom, DACVDM, DABVP, especially skin scrapings. | | | Image Quiz: Dermatology
| | This 5-year-old castrated male German shepherd was presented for evaluation of a nasal dermatitis of six months' duration. The owner reported that the crusting was spreading up the muzzle and that there was some pinnal involvement as well. The lesions were limited to the head. Which of the following is the correct diagnosis? | | | Top 10 tests
| | The dirt on skin diagnostics. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Editors' Note: Our new home is your new online resource: dvm360.com
| | Veterinary Medicine has found a good home at dvm360.com. | | | Editors' Guest: My eye-opening experience in editing a veterinary journal
| | After several years in small-animal practice and a lengthy stint in industry work, I recently began working as a contributing technical editor for Veterinary Medicine. | | | In memoriam: Dr. James R. Richards
| | As many of you now know, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine professor Dr. James R. Richards died on April 24, after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident. | | | From the Editors: Veterinary Medicine wired
| | Many of you have asked us to post Veterinary Medicine's full content online, so in 2007 we're happy to oblige. Beginning this month, you can read Veterinary Medicine both in print and online at vetmedpub.com. | | | From the Editors: Style and substance
| | You've no doubt noticed that this month's issue has a new look—the culmination of months of discussion and dozens of mock-ups. | | | Guest Commentary: Now is the time to take a stand on animal welfare
| | Undoubtedly, the major social issues confronting veterinary medicine today revolve around animal welfare--farm animal welfare; the legal status of animals, including the concept of guardianship; and the efficacy of alternative medicine modalities. | | | Editors' Guest: Why we gave fecal centrifugation a spin
| | A few years ago, our veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians learned that centrifugation of fecal samples was the superior test for diagnosing gastrointestinal parasitism. | | | Editors' Note: Cats and the avian flu: What should practitioners be doing?
| | In recent months, several rapid-fire and unfortunate developments have occurred in the avian influenza situation. | | | Editors' Guest: Are you current on your vaccines?
| | On March 1, 2006, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) released the second iteration of the Canine Vaccine Guidelines, which includes a number of important updates and additions to the initial version published just three years ago. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Treating wounds of the equine distal limbs
| | Wounds of the lower limbs of the horse can be challenging to treat successfully, especially those that may involve tendons, ligaments and synovial (joint) spaces. | | | Rapid, reliable lung-lobe removal using a modified Miller's knot
| | Reintroducing the "flashing" technique, also useful for wide vascular pedicles requiring ligation | | | More states sign on for uniformity in emergencies
| National Report -- North Dakota and Oklahoma are the latest to join a growing number of states that have passed laws to make things easier for veterinary volunteers during declared emergencies.
| | | Tie-over bandage: a solution for wounds in difficult locations
| | The tie-over bandage is a simple, inexpensive, versatile bandage that has many applications in veterinary medicine. | | | An economical way to manage fractures, luxations
| | My experience with using newspaper to make spica, meta and back splints spans more than 30 years. | | | AVMA, AVMF, Red Cross: Working together for disaster safety
| To better coordinate animal-rescue efforts during times of disaster, the AVMA, AVMF and the American Red Cross are working together.
| | | Emergency medicine: Manual non-invasive ventilation with PEEP valve
| | When a pet arrives that is obviously having labored and difficulty breathing, an immediate course of treatment is to provide supplemental oxygen at high concentrations. | | | Severe sepsis and septic shock protocol (Proceedings)
| | Systemic inflammatory response may be present in animals with a consistent history and clinical characteristics, and with any three or more of the following findings. | | | Assessment and basic care of emergency patients (Proceedings)
| | When a patient first arrives we have all been taught the ABCs of emergency care. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Racehorse health is AAEP's 'Ask the Vet' topic for November
| Lexington, Ky. -- Veterinarians who specialize in the care of racehorses will answer questions on that topic during November as part of the American Association of Equine Practitioners' (AAEP) "Ask the Vet" online discussion.
| | | Laminitis should be top research concern, say AAEP members
| | New survey highlights veterinarians' top concerns. | | | More than 7,000 unwanted horses to receive donated rabies vaccine
| Roseland, N.J. -- Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is donating 7,250 doses of EquiRab rabies vaccine to 150 equine rescue and retirement facilities nationwide, through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) in honor of the recent World Rabies Day.
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| Anderson, Ind. -- A suspected contagious infection in two Thoroughbred racehorses resulted in the quarantine of those two and 57 other horses at Anderson's Hoosier Park racetrack north of Indianapolis.
| | | Tufts' new equine isolation ward triples patient capacity
| North Grafton, Mass. -- A new six-stall equine isolation ward at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University triples the capacity for patients at the infectious-disease unit.
| | | New safety rules are barely saving lives
| | Horse deaths at racetracks declined only slightly in 2008, despite efforts to raise standards. | | | Australian veterinarian dies after infection from horse
| An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, has died after contracting the Hendra virus from a horse.
| | | Washington state leads in equine West Nile virus cases
| National Report -- Of 35 equine cases of West Nile virus (WNV) reported nationwide so far this season, 20 are in Washington state.
| | | Australian veterinarian in coma after contracting virus from horse
| Brisbane, Australia -- An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, is in a medically induced coma after contracting the potentially fatal Hendra virus from a horse, according to the Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC).
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| H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus.
| | | APHIS wants to shorten leash on circus animals
| Washington -- Uncle Sam's animal inspectors hope a proposed new rule under the Animal Welfare Act will make it easier to conduct unannounced inspections at circuses, mobile petting zoos and other animal acts.
| | | Western wins grant for endangered species breeding study
| Pomona, Calif. -- Researchers at Western University?s College of Veterinary Medicine landed a $100,000 grant to work on improvements to captive endangered species? breeding programs.
| | | Exotics vets name officers, set specialty exam
| | Cathy Johnson-Delaney was elected to a second consecutive term as president of the AEMV. | | | Just Ask the Expert: Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB
| | Q: A client told me that when he holds his pet bird in his hand and it bites, he corrects the bird by flinging it off his hand and onto the floor. What should I advise this client as far as this method of correcting the bird? | | | N.C. lawmakers put the squeeze on reptile owners
| Snakes that squeeze and venomous reptiles must now be kept under lock and key in North Carolina.
| | | Former Boston aquarium DVM heads UC-Davis aquatic health team
| Davis, Calif. -- Scott Weber, DVM, MS, former head veterinarian at the New England Aquarium in Boston, leads the new Aquatic Animal Health Team at UC-Davis? William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
| | | Lizards lounge for survival purposes
| | Talk to reptile owners about adequate sun access. | | | Louisiana research center under scrutiny for handling of primates
| The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center was cited for violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
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| Stalking stones: An overview of canine and feline urolithiasis
| | Urolithiasis is common in dogs and cats, causing morbidity and, occasionally, mortality. | | | Vaginitis in dogs: A simple approach to a complex condition
| | Vaginitis, by its simplest definition, is inflammation of the vagina. But vaginitis is not a simple condition. | | | 10 life-threatening behavior myths
| | In this article, I discuss 10 common myths about animal, particularly canine, behavior--misconceptions that may increase the likelihood that a pet will develop a behavior problem and, thus, can lead to the pet's abandonment or euthanasia. | | | Updates on Addison's disease
| | This review will help you better recognize and treat affected patients. | | | A challenging case: Conjunctival lymphoma in a cat
| | A 10-year-old 12-lb (5.5-kg) female spayed domestic shorthaired cat was presented to Colorado State University's Veterinary Medical Center for evaluation of a protruding nictitating membrane of the right eye. | | | A busy clinician's review of cyclosporine
| | Need-to-know information about its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, and adverse effects. | | | Canine and feline histoplasmosis: A review of a widespread fungus
| | Infection with the pathogenic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum can result in systemic disease in several species of animals, including dogs and cats. | | | An update on anaplasmosis in dogs
| | Canine anaplasmosis is caused by one of two gram-negative, obligate, intracellular bacterial agents, Anaplasma phagocytophilum or Anaplasma platys. Both types are likely spread by ticks and can occur worldwide. | | | Help! My dog licks everything
| | A dog's constant, repetitive licking of objects or surfaces is a problem whose frequency is difficult to determine. This licking may occur often, but because it seems harmless and may only be somewhat annoying, many owners accept this unusual behavior or simply ignore it. However, some owners will inquire about it during a routine checkup and ask for advice. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus.
| | | Michigan lawmakers pass farm-animal welfare bill
| | New housing requirements for swine, veal calves and poultry were adopted in Michigan after a last-minute push by the Humane Society of the United States. | | | Fear over H1N1 detection brings down swine disease samples
| National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerned about a perceived drop in swine disease samples from pork producers, is urging veterinarians to continue monitoring herds for a variety of diseases, including the H1N1 influenza virus.
| | | Veterinary, human-medicine researchers working on H1N1 diagnostic tools
| Manhattan, Kan. -- Two Kansas State professors and one from Iowa State University are collaborating with a scientist at the New York State Department of Health (NYDH) on diagnostic and intervention tools for the H1N1 virus.
| | | Senate votes to cut funding for animal ID program in half
| Washington -- The Senate voted this week to slash funding for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) developed by the Department of Agriculture as a means of protecting the nation's food supply.
| | | New influenza A virus found in Canadian pig farm workers
| Saskatchewan, Canada -- Canadian public health officials are investigating a new strain of influenza that has sickened two pig farm workers in Saskatchewan.
| | | Cattle TB confirmed at west Texas dairy
| Austin, Texas -- Cattle tuberculosis was confirmed in a west Texas dairy that was placed under quarantine when some animals in the herd responded to a TB test conducted prior to a sale.
| | | Calif. antibiotics bill fails to move forward
| A California Senate bill that would have placed limits on antibiotic use in food animals has failed.
| | | Flu scare could spur zoonotic research
| Investigators may never confirm the source of H1N1, but the outbreak lead to more research dollars.
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| Canine EPI: Concurrent and secondary diseases
| | Concurrent conditions frequently diagnosed in dogs with EPI include small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, hypocobalaminemia, mesenteric torsion, and a handful of others. | | | Maropitant: A novel treatment for acute vomiting in dogs
| | Vomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented for veterinary consultation. | | | A quick review of canine exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
| | The pancreas has two separate functions within the body, often referred to as the exocrine and endocrine pancreata. | | | Maropitant's pharmacokinetics and pharmacology
| | Maropitant is a weak base, is highly lipophilic, and belongs to the quinuclidine class. | | | Prednisone and ultralow-dose aspirin: Good for the gut?
| | An increasingly popular form of therapy for many conditions--most commonly immune-mediated hemolytic anemia but also systemic lupus erythematosus and membranous glomerulonephritis, among others--is combining prednisone with ultralow-dose aspirin. | | | Gallbladder mucoceles: Surgery still recommended due to risk of rupture
| | In a recent publication (Walter, R., Dunn, M.E. et al. Nonsurgical resolution of gallbladder mucocele in two dogs. JAVMA, Vol 232, No. 11, June 1, 2008), the authors describe medical resolution of gallbladder mucoceles in two canine patients. | | | Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)
| | Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota (the collection of all GI microorganismsÂ) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health. | | | Prebiotics promote canine intestinal health (Sponsored by Iams)
| | Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and, thus, may improve the host's health. | | | Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)
| | Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota (the collection of all GI microorganisms) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Hormonal breeding management of the mare: Hormonal therapy for ovarian quiescence
| | Rates of ovarian quiescence in foaling mares or reports of ovarian failure are low. In foaling mares, lactational anestrus may be behavioral, related to fescue endophyte toxicosis or physiologic factors. | | | Hormonal breeding management of the mare: Hormonal therapy to prevent estrous behavior
| | Hormonal therapy is often used in performance mares to prevent estrous behavior. A wide variety of options are currently available, including hormonal, nonhormonal, and immunologic methods to modulate estrous behavior in mares. | | | When should you test hyperthyroid cats after methimazole administration?
| | As small-animal clinicians know, hyperthyroidism is a common disorder in cats. Treatment often includes management with methimazole, a drug blocking thyroid hormone synthesis. | | | Have You Heard? Radiating opinions
| | Owners are more positive about radiation therapy as a cancer treatment option than you might think. | | | The geriatric horse: special considerations for the heart
| | Subclinical valvular heart disease is relatively common in middle-aged to older horses and is caused primarily by thickening of the valves from myxomatous degeneration. Aortic and mitral valve insufficience are discussed. | | | ClinQuiz: Equine parasites
| | A multiple-choice quiz about equine parasites. | | | Anemias: Look out for vector-borne diseases
| | A review of anemias in cats, based on a lecture by Dr. Kristy Dowers, "Causes of feline anemia: old and new" at the 2009 ACVIM Forum. | | | MRSA study sparks new questions
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| | Study analyzes the fight against pet obesity
| | Participate in a study to help raise awareness about the dangers of pet obesity—and possibly win $200 for your clinic. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Caring for seizure patients
| | Make it easy to administer seizure medication. | | | Research Update: Dexamethasone complications in disk disease treatment
| | Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is the most common neurologic disorder for which dog owners seek treatment. | | | Newer options for medically managing refractory canine epilepsy
| | Seizures are the most common neurologic problem encountered in small-animal practice. | | |
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| | In addition to new drug options for refractory canine epilepsy, consider home treatment of cluster seizures to alleviate the need for repeated, costly emergency veterinary care. | | | Myelin key to recovery of neurological disorders
| | Lakewood, Colo. — A study testing the effects or irradiated food led to the discovery that a cat's central nervous system can repair itself. | | | Do dogs with cognitive dysfunction also have neurologic abnormalities?
| | Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in dogs is thought to be similar to Alzheimer's disease in people. And studies have revealed that people with Alzheimer's disease not only have cognitive deficits, but neurologic deficits as well, such as impaired gait, restlessness, slowness, and, rarely, tremors. | | | The effect of phenobarbital on serum triglyceride concentrations in epileptic dogs
| | This study demonstrates that epileptic dogs treated with phenobarbital alone or in combination with potassium bromide are more likely to be hypertriglyceridemic. | | | Inflammatory brain disorders of dogs: GME, NME, NE and SRMA (Proceedings)
| | Inflammatory central nervous system diseases are a group of diseases that affect the brain, or brain and spinal cord, in the absence of an (apparent) infectious cause.
| | | Cranial nerve disorders of dogs and cats (Proceedings)
| | The trigeminal nerve is a large nerve that contains both motor and sensory components. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Study analyzes the fight against pet obesity
| | Participate in a study to help raise awareness about the dangers of pet obesity—and possibly win $200 for your clinic. | | | Sample script: Therapuetic diets
| | Talk to clients about the importance of therapeutic pet food. | | | Pet food for the soul
| | A team member's true story of starting a pet food pantry. | | | Why your food trumps pet stores'
| | Here's your script for talking to clients about the importance of buying therapeutic pet food at your clinic—not a pet store. | | | Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)
| | Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota (the collection of all GI microorganismsÂ) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health. | | | Prebiotics: A Consumer Guide for Making Smart Choices (Sponsored by Iams)
| | Prebiotics: A Consumer Guide for Making Smart Choices | | | Understanding the benefits of prebiotics (Sponsored by Iams)
| | Over the last two decades, the importance of the GI microbiota (the collection of all GI microorganisms) on GI and overall health has been recognized. Prebiotics, such as fructooligosaccharides or mannanoligosaccharides, serve as the main substrate source for beneficial bacterial species of the GI microbiota and, thus, have a great impact on the GI microbiota and, in turn, GI and overall health. | | | Study shows dietary use of prebiotics supports canine intestinal health (Sponsored by Iams)
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| Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and, thus, may improve the host's health. | | | Prebiotics promote canine intestinal health (Sponsored by Iams)
| | Prebiotics are nondigestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and, thus, may improve the host's health. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Have You Heard? Radiating opinions
| | Owners are more positive about radiation therapy as a cancer treatment option than you might think. | | | An overview of multiple myeloma in dogs and cats
| | Plasma cell neoplasms originate from terminally differentiated B lymphocytes that have undergone malignant transformation. | | | Extramedullary and solitary osseous plasmacytomas in dogs and cats
| | Another important form of neoplastic plasma cells are plasmacytomas, which arise from soft tissue, where they are known as extramedullary plasmacytomas, or from bone, where they are known as solitary osseous plasmacytomas. | | | Minnesota veterinary college lands funding for canine cancer trials
| St. Paul, Minn. -- An experimental procedure to treat a dog with brain cancer that remains successful a year later has earned the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine funding to treat more dogs through clinical trials.
| | | Philanthropic fund to assist NYC-area oncology patients
| New York -- Pets with cancer whose owners can?t afford treatment can get financial help from a newly established philanthropic fund, based on veterinarian referrals.
| | | Abbott and Oasmia Pharmaceutical ink deal for new chemotherapeutic for dogs
| | Abbott Park, Ill. ? A multi-year agreement to market a new chemotherapeutic agent for dogs was finalized by Abbott and Oasmia Pharmaceutical of Uppsala, Sweden. | | | Just Ask the Expert: Dr. Timothy M. Fan
| | When do you use intralesional chemotherapy? | | | FDA approves Pfizer's Palladia to treat mast-cell tumors in dogs
| Rockville, Md. -- Pfizer's Palladia (Toceranib phosphate) received approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is the first one developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs, the FDA reported today.
| | | Prognostic factors and complications associated with surgery for oral tumors
| | Tumor location and completeness of excision are significantly associated with survival time in dogs with oral tumors treated surgically, regardless of histologic type. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Image Quiz: Ophthalmology
| | A 5-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog is presented for evaluation of chronic ocular discharge in both eyes, blepharospasm, and rubbing at the eyes. The owner does not have much money for testing. Under the circumstances, what diagnostic step should you take to determine the best therapy for this dog? | | | Just Ask the Expert: Juliet R. Gionfriddo, DVM, MS, DACVO
| | Q: At what age do cats open their eyes? And, do you think that opening the eyes prematurely had anything to do with what the cat is experiencing now? | | | Image Quiz: Ophthalmology
| | What kind of procedure is being performed in this owl? | | | Image Quiz: Ophthalmology
| | What's wrong with this poodle's eye? Click to see what your colleagues said. | | | What's wrong with this golden retriever's appearance?
| | This 4-year-old castrated male golden retriever was presented for evaluation of a one-month history of lameness that started initially on the right forelimb and progressed to all other limbs, leading to severe gait abnormalities. Lately, the dog had started to squint in both eyes, had developed a strange facial appearance, and was then brought in for an evaluation. At presentation, the dog was nonambulatory. The patient had no previous medical or surgical problems. The picture on the right shows the dog after treatment. What is your diagnosis? | | | Image Quiz: Ophthalmology
| | A friend of yours just returned with a catch from a fishing expedition. He noticed something free floating inside one fish's eye. Perplexed, he brought the dead fish in to you. After performing an aqueous centesis, you are able to remove and microscopically examine the free-floating material from inside the eye (as shown here in the upper right corner). What is your diagnosis? | | | What's wrong with this rabbit's eyes?
| | This 2-year-old spayed female rabbit was presented for evaluation of bilateral exophthalmos of two weeks' duration. Except for the bilateral exophthalmos, the results of the ocular examination were normal. What is the most important ancillary imaging test in a rabbit with this history? | | | Image Quiz: Ophthalmology
| | What's wrong with this cat's eye? Click here to answer and see what your colleagues said. | | | Image Quiz: Ophthalmology
| | The owner of this 5-year-old Labrador retriever astutely noticed that the dog was squinting acutely in its left eye and that the eye was red. Which of the following is an inappropriate next step? | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Local and regional anesthesia techniques, Part 4: Epidural anesthesia and analgesia
| | Preoperative epidural injection of local anesthetics and opioids provides excellent preemptive, multimodal intraoperative analgesia; reduces the concentration of volatile anesthetic required to maintain surgical anesthesia; and provides analgesia extending into the recovery period. | | | Pain management helps preserve client base, expert tells CVC attendees
| | From a pain practitioner's standpoint, it's much better for a practice to provide more service to existing clients than try to compete for new ones when patients die before their time.
That was one of two key take-home points Robert M. Stein, DVM, Dipl. AAPM, pain specialist and president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM), offered CVC Kansas City attendees Sunday morning during his presentation, "A day in the life of a pain practitioner," part of the IVAPM Symposium at CVC Kansas City. Stein practices in suburban Buffalo, N.Y. | | | CSU veterinary researchers examine new techniques to assess equine pain, back problems
| | Back problems are a common cause of poor performance in all horses — especially competitive horses, whose jumping ability may be diminished. | | | Multimodal treatment of canine osteoarthritis (Sponsored by Hill's and Novartis)
| | The foundational pieces of multimodal treatment of canine osteoarthritis should include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), a pet food rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and chondroprotective injectable polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG). The ultimate goal of a multimodal approach is to provide the maximum quality of extended life with a minimal effective dose of pharmacologics. The optimal multimodal approach is an overlapping of medical and nonmedical management. | | | Osteoarthritis in the geriatric canine
| | Athens, Ga. — Osteoarthritis affects millions of dogs each year. Joint injuries can lead to the development of OA later in life. | | | A mulitmodal approach to treating canine osteoarthritis beyond NSAIDs (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina)
| | This multimodal approach to the osteoarthritis patient will ideally increase pain-free movement, decrease inflammation, decrease stress on joints, and have some chondroprotective attributes. | | | Blocking the maxillary and mandibular nerves
| | This article discusses techniques associated with oral surgery. | | | Equine joint osteoarthritis (Sponsored by Bayer HealthCare Animal Health)
| | Early detection and treatment are the cornerstones of successful management of osteoarthritis, and hyaluronate sodium is an important part of that treatment. | | | Alabama reconsiders annual rabies vaccination
| | How often should pets be vaccinated for rabies? | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| ClinQuiz: Equine parasites
| | A multiple-choice quiz about equine parasites. | | | Pesky pest problem
| | Make talking about fleas less uncomfortable. | | | ClinQuiz: Increase your zoonotic parasite prowess
| | Test your knowledge of zoonotic parasites with this quiz. If your stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided. | | | UF prof named Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist
| Gainesville, Fla. -- Ellis Greiner, PhD, a professor in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine?s department of infectious diseases and pathology, received the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists? (AAVP) Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist Award.
| | | Study looks at flea susceptibility to imidacloprid
| Calgary, Alberta -- Fleas are as susceptible now to the insecticide imidacloprid as they were in 2001, according to data presented last week at an international veterinary parasitology conference in Canada.
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| Clients tell us they forget to administer their pets' monthly heartworm preventive or flea control—even when they put a reminder on the calendar. | | | A risky side to our attachment to pets?
| | These days, pets are allowed almost anywhere. A recent study took a preliminary look at whether this pet-owner closeness might result in the passage of zoonotic disease. | | | Idea Exchange: A helping hand may increase parasite preventive compliance
| | Some pet owners are uncomfortable applying flea preventives to their pets. | | | Canine heartworm prevention and broad-spectrum internal parasite control (Sponsored by Virbac Animal Health)
| | Broad-spectrum internal parasite preventives decrease the potential for disease in animals and people by eliminating roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms from dogs. The life cycle of heartworms, pet owner compliance, and properties of broad-spectrum heartworm preventives all may affect successful heartworm prevention and internal parasite control. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Just Ask the Expert: Juliet R. Gionfriddo, DVM, MS, DACVO
| | Q: At what age do cats open their eyes? And, do you think that opening the eyes prematurely had anything to do with what the cat is experiencing now? | | | Banfield discontinues cosmetic ear cropping, tail docking
| Portland, Ore. -- Banfield, The Pet Hospital will discontinue ear cropping and tail docking surgeries, the company reports today.
| | | AVMA's hard line too hard?
| | Seattle — The Utah Veterinary Medical Association wants the AVMA to lay off the "hard-line slant" it took when the policy on ear cropping and tail docking was changed late last year. | | | Pediatric abdominal ultrasonography (Proceedings)
| | Pediatric patients are commonly presented to the veterinarian because of signs referable to the abdominal cavity due to congenital anomalies, dietary indiscretion, parasitic infestation and infectious disease. | | | Neonatal resuscitation: Improving the outcome (Proceedings)
| | Average reported neonatal mortality rates (greatest during the first week of life) vary, ranging from 9-26%. | | | Postpartum disorders in bitches, queens and neonates (Proceedings)
| | The periparturient period can be associated with high morbidity and even mortality for the dam and neonates. | | | Medicating neonates puppies and kittens (Proceedings)
| | A review of the physiologic differences affecting pharmacokinetics in neonates, the basic concepts in making drug choices for the neonatal canine and feline, the most commonly used drugs in neonates, and specific drugs commonly used and avoided in the neonate. | | | Managing the sick neonate (Proceedings)
| | Although suffering from a variety of different diseases, many sick neonates present with similar clinical signs. | | | The normal neonate puppies and kittens (Proceedings)
| | The first 3 months of life (Neonatal stage – birth to 2 weeks, infant state – 2 to 6 weeks of age and pediatric stage – 6 to 12 weeks) may be considered the pediatric period in dogs and cats. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Pfizer set to release details of Fort Dodge acquisition
| New York -- Pfizer Animal Health is expected to release details of its acquisition of Fort Dodge Animal Health today.
| | | Sanofi-aventis acquires Merck's interest in Merial Ltd.
| Whitehouse Station, N.J. -- Global pharmaceutical company Sanofi-aventis is now sole owner of Merial Ltd. after purchasing Merck & Co.?s remaining 50 percent interest for $4 billion.
| | | FDA warns of importing, compounding trilostane
| FDA warns against importation or compounding of trilostane following the approval of Vetoryl.
| | | Traces of a veterinary dewormer are showing up in seized cocaine
| National Report -- The U.S. Drug Enforcement Admininstration (DEA) reports the veterinary dewormer levamisole is showing up in seized street cocaine.
| | | Maropitant's pharmacokinetics and pharmacology
| | Maropitant is a weak base, is highly lipophilic, and belongs to the quinuclidine class. | |
| | Maropitant: A novel treatment for acute vomiting in dogs
| | Vomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented for veterinary consultation. | | | Iowa State DVMs receive more than $200K for research
| Ames, Iowa -- Researchers at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine working on developing flu vaccines for swine landed a state grant for nearly $150,000, and other Iowa State veterinary researchers will receive nearly $70,000.
| | | FDA approves hyperthyroidism drug
| Overland Park, Kan. -- The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug to treat hyperthyroidism in cats.
| | | FDA approves Pfizer's Palladia to treat mast-cell tumors in dogs
| Rockville, Md. -- Pfizer's Palladia (Toceranib phosphate) received approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is the first one developed specifically for the treatment of cancer in dogs, the FDA reported today.
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| A splashy way to rehabilitate pets
| | Underwater treadmills help pets recover. | | | Canine rehabilitation evolving to aid arthritic, post-op patients
| | Dr. Darryl Millis, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, CCRP answers questions about the growth of rehabilitation therapy, common conditions encountered and how they are treated, advice to veterinarians and owners and his views on where the field is going. | |
| | How rehab helps pets
| | A quick Q&A to get you up to speed on rehabilitation. | | | Canine rehabilitation: An inside look at a fast-growing market segment
| | The perception still exists that any veterinarian with some exercise equipment an underwater treadmill can practice rehabilitation. | | | Underwater treadmill therapy in dogs
| | This physical therapist and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner discusses canine physical therapy and demonstrates underwater treadmill therapy in a German shorthaired pointer with a partial cranial cruciate ligament tear and a German shepherd dog with type II intervertebral disc disease and hip dysplasia. | | | A case example of physical rehabilitation in a dog after stifle surgery
| | Bella, a 1-year-old spayed female Labrador retriever, was presented for rehabilitation therapy after bilateral anterior cruciate ligament rupture and subsequent extracapsular repair of both stifles. | | | Benefits and considerations of underwater treadmill therapy
| | An underwater treadmill, or hydro-treadmill, can be a valuable addition to any practice. | | | DVM says rehab results in swifter recovery
| | Physical rehabilitation techniques go a long way toward helping animals after surgery. | | | Rehabilitation DVMs form association
| | Twin Cities, Minn. — About 40 veterinarians working in animal rehabilitation created a new organization and set up an annual meeting. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Hormonal breeding management of the mare: Hormonal therapy for ovarian quiescence
| | Rates of ovarian quiescence in foaling mares or reports of ovarian failure are low. In foaling mares, lactational anestrus may be behavioral, related to fescue endophyte toxicosis or physiologic factors. | | | Hormonal breeding management of the mare: Hormonal therapy to prevent estrous behavior
| | Hormonal therapy is often used in performance mares to prevent estrous behavior. A wide variety of options are currently available, including hormonal, nonhormonal, and immunologic methods to modulate estrous behavior in mares. | | | Western wins grant for endangered species breeding study
| Pomona, Calif. -- Researchers at Western University?s College of Veterinary Medicine landed a $100,000 grant to work on improvements to captive endangered species? breeding programs.
| | | Calif. spay/neuter bill scrapped again
| Sacramento, Calif. -- A California bill requiring all dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age has failed -- again.
| | | Clinical Exposures: Uterine rupture in an 18-month-old toy poodle
| | An 18-month-old 8.1-lb (3.7-kg) intact female toy poodle was presented for evaluation of inappetence and lethargy of 48 hours' duration. | | | AVMA remains opposed to mandatory sterilization
| As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs.
| | | Income disparity apparent with feline sterilizations
| A new study examines household income related to feline neutering.
| | | Fla. Mandatory sterilization bill cut from consideration
| Tallahassee, Fla. -- A bill that started as a mandatory spay/neuter proposal and was altered into a sterilization fundraising program has been dropped altogether by Florida lawmakers.
| | | Florida sterilization bill altered in committee
| | Tallahassee — A bill that would have required sterilization of all cats and dogs by the age of 4 months of age was substantially changed by the Florida House Agriculture and natural Resources Policy Committee. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Diagnosis, treatment of canine hip dysplasia
| | Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) surgery is a prophylactic procedure performed in puppies 10 to 20 weeks of age that have been diaqnosed with hip dysplasia as discussed in last month's column. | | | ACVS residents receive awards for manuscripts, scientific research
| Germantown, Md. -- The American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) honored several surgical residents for publication in Veterinary Surgery and for presentation of scientific research in poster format and at the Residents' Forum.
| | | Oklahoma City to donate cadavers to vet school
| Oklahoma City -- City council members voted unanimously to skip the landfill and give animals euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter to Oklahoma State University?s (OSU) veterinary college for use in teaching students and technicians.
| | | Skills Laboratory: Reconstructive surgery techniques, Part 3: Multiple punctate relaxing incisions
| | When a wound, especially one on a distal limb, is too wide for adequate skin apposition, consider creating these small incisions to relax the surrounding skin and allow for good closure. | | | Video: Placing multiple punctate relaxing incisions: Part 2 (3:34)
| | When a wound, especially one on a distal limb, is too wide for adequate skin apposition, consider creating these small incisions to relax the surrounding skin and allow for good closure. | | | Delivering supplemental oxygen to dogs and cats: a practical review
| | Patients facing immediate, life-threatening conditions must have an inhaled oxygen concentration as high as possible. Eight additional methods are discussed in this second of two parts. | | | Video: Placing multiple punctate relaxing incisions: Part 1 (4:15)
| | When a wound, especially one on a distal limb, is too wide for adequate skin apposition, consider creating these small incisions to relax the surrounding skin and allow for good closure. | | | Examining options to treat feline inflammatory polyps
| | Feline inflammatory polyps are benign growths originating from the middle ear of cats and can result in upper-airway obstruction, otitis externa and otitis media. The two most common methods of removal are by traction and ventral bulla osteotomy. | | | Is cosmetic surgery unethical?
| AVMA's failed ear cropping resolution reignites the cosmetic surgery ethics debate.
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| Risk factors for carprofen toxicosis
| | A variety of risk factors exist for carprofen toxicosis. Animals with any previous reaction to the drug are at risk. | | | Toxicology Brief: Managing acute carprofen toxicosis in dogs and cats
| | Carprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the propionic acid class, is commonly used in small-animal practice for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. | | | Cocoa mulch can be deadly to dogs
| | E-mail raises awareness of landscaping dangers. | | | Potential toxins for "homebound" pets (Proceedings)
| | Dogs [mostly sight breeds] have been known to exhibit severe hyperthermia following ingestion of 'raw' or spent hops [Humulus lupulus]. | | | Molds and mushrooms: The good, the bad, and the ugly (Proceedings)
| | A fungus [plural: fungi] is a plant-like organism that lacks chlorophyll and is usually non-mobile, filamentous and multicellular. | | | Rodenticides: The old and the new (Proceedings)
| | Bromethalin is one of the lesser known rodenticides on the market, and poisoning in dogs and cats is most likely underreported. | | | Potential toxins for "in town" pets (Proceedings)
| | Xylitol poisoning is a recently recognized problem in dogs. Xylitol is a five carbon sugar alcohol [pentitol] that is used as a sugar substitute. | | | Moldy food and mycotoxins potential problems for pets
| | The term mycotoxin generally refers to secondary metabolites of molds growing on foodstuffs, and the synthesis of many mycotoxins is genetically controlled. | | | Tasty treats pets should avoid (Proceedings)
| | There have been numerous cases of dogs developing polyuric, oliguric or anuric renal failure within 12-72 hours of ingesting grapes and raisins. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Geodes: symbols of inner beauty
| | If we look below the surface, often we will find that, like geodes, each person is unique. Look into others as well as looking at them. We are certain to find more than meets the eye. | | | Research Update: Transurethral lithotripsy in dogs: A minimally invasive option for urolith removal?
| | Urolithiasis commonly affects dogs and can cause dysuria, stranguria, hematuria, pyuria, and an obstructive uropathy. | | | Everything you ever wanted to know about uroliths in dogs
| | An extensive article in a recent issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice presented the answers to 71 of the most common questions veterinarians, staff members, and clients might have about urolithiasis in dogs. | | | The frustrations of FLUTD (Proceedings)
| | FLUTD refers to a spectrum of diseases that result in pollakiuria, hematuria, stranguria, dysuria and/or periuria in the cat. | | | Urine strips: Maximizing the diagnostic value
| | Most diagnostic reagent strips used to perform routine urinalysis in veterinary laboratories were designed for human use. | | | Are NSAIDS safe in dogs with liver and kidney disease? (Proceeding)
| | Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has dramatically improved the quality of life for many dogs with OA. | | | Nuts and bolts of azotemia: A case-based approach (Proceedings)
| | Azotemia is defined as increased concentrations of urea and creatinine (and other nonproteinaceous nitrogenous substances) in the blood. | | | Which is it? Acute renal failure vs. chronic kidney disease (Proceedings)
| | Renal failure results when approximately three fourths of the nephrons of both kidneys cease to function. | | | Placing and managing urinary catheters and catheter collection systems (Proceedings)
| | Indications for urinary catheters include urinary obstruction, urinary trauma, voiding disorders, urine diversion during or after surgery, or to monitor urine production. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Selected parasiticides in dogs and cats (PDF)
| | Handy reference charts | | | Flea control history form (PDF)
| | Use this form to gather a thorough history about flea control. | | | Blood glucose monitoring patient admission form (PDF)
| | Use this form to find out exactly when a pet was last fed and received its last insulin injection. | | | Client consent form: Ivermectin for the treatment of demodicosis
| | Have your clients fill out this consent form for extralabel use of ivermectin to treat demodicosis in dogs. | | | Behavior history form (Word document)
| | Have your clients fill out this form if they indicate that they think their pet has a behavior problem. | | | Behavior assessment checklist (PDF)
| | Have your clients fill out this behavior assessment form at every visit to identify any possible behavior problems. | | | Help bird owners understand what a wing trim is and isn't (PDF)
| | Before trimming a bird`s wings, make sure the owner understands the procedure. Most important, the owner should know that wing trims are not meant to completely keep birds from flying. I designed this handout for my bird-owning clients, so we can discuss wing trims before they are performed. --Dr. Jeffrey Rhody, Laurel, Md. | | | Help clients get to the source of housesoiling problems (PDF)
| | Feline urinary problems can frustrate both owners and veterinarians. To help us discern whether the problem is medical or behavioral or due to litter box issues, we have the owners complete this form. Inappropriate housesoiling is often due to a combination of these issues, and this form helps us narrow in on the cause and correct it. --Maureen Owen, LVT Fishers, Ind. | | | Remember what comes after (PDF)
| | We use posttreatment sheets at our hospital, which list the tests we run most often. The doctors use them to indicate patients’ required follow-up tests. For example, repeating a urine culture after a patient completes antibiotic therapy. The sheets are fluorescent yellow, making them easy to spot in the patients’ records. These forms also have a “Special requests” section at the bottom where the doctor can add details, such as “Patient to receive antibiotics for three weeks, then reculture one week post-meds.” --Dr. Thomas Polehinke East Meadow, N.Y. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Have You Heard? Radiating opinions
| | Owners are more positive about radiation therapy as a cancer treatment option than you might think. | |
| | Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Encouragement is the currency of success
| | Encourage team members to promote an environment of confidence. | | | Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: What happens when you assume
| | Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald reminds us not to make assumptions about clients. | | | Image Quiz: Ophthalmology
| | A 5-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog is presented for evaluation of chronic ocular discharge in both eyes, blepharospasm, and rubbing at the eyes. The owner does not have much money for testing. Under the circumstances, what diagnostic step should you take to determine the best therapy for this dog? | | | Have You Heard? A little monkey music
| | Humans aren't the only ones moved by music. | | | Video: Placing multiple punctate relaxing incisions: Part 1 (4:15)
| | When a wound, especially one on a distal limb, is too wide for adequate skin apposition, consider creating these small incisions to relax the surrounding skin and allow for good closure. | | | Video: Placing multiple punctate relaxing incisions: Part 2 (3:34)
| | When a wound, especially one on a distal limb, is too wide for adequate skin apposition, consider creating these small incisions to relax the surrounding skin and allow for good closure. | | | Rabies: My experience
| | Dr. Bud Stuart shares his experience with a rabid patient. Share your experiences and comments. | | | Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Remembering 9/11
| | Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald reminds us to never forget the tragic events of September 11, 2001. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Associate blog: Doctor production gone wrong
| While the production model is supposed to encourage doctors to take on challenges and go beyond the call of duty, Dr. Andrew Rollo worries that greed and pettiness can ruin the working environment and harbor ill will.
| | | Pain management helps preserve client base, expert tells CVC attendees
| | From a pain practitioner's standpoint, it's much better for a practice to provide more service to existing clients than try to compete for new ones when patients die before their time.
That was one of two key take-home points Robert M. Stein, DVM, Dipl. AAPM, pain specialist and president of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM), offered CVC Kansas City attendees Sunday morning during his presentation, "A day in the life of a pain practitioner," part of the IVAPM Symposium at CVC Kansas City. Stein practices in suburban Buffalo, N.Y. | | | Understand the anatomy of state board investigations
| Dissecting a state-board investigation can go a long way to easing fear and stress.
| | | Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Let's get physical
| | It's time to get off the couch and get physical. | | | The amorphous buy-in offer
| | One of the more stressful times in a veterinarian's employment relationship is contract-signing or contract-renewal time. | | | Study: How vets respond to clients
| When it comes to problem appointments, DVMs may hide behind their stethoscopes.
| | | Perspective: Finding generational middle ground
| What a brand-new, young associate might say to her Baby Boomer employer and vice-versa.
| | | Trends: Generational interplay
| | Lacey heard the tell-tale chirp from her cell phone. | | | Hazardous therapy
| | NATIONAL REPORT — Brett Cordes, DVM, turned 35 when he felt the lump in his neck. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| H1N1 found in Minnesota pigs, Oregon ferret
| National Report -- Tests confirm that pigs at the recent Minnesota State Fair were infected with H1N1 influenza virus. They are the first swine in the country to be found with the 2009 pandemic virus.
| | | UC-Davis researchers uncover key to senior resistance to H1N1
| Davis, Calif. -- Researchers at the University of California-Davis College of Veterinary Medicine studying data from previous avian influenza epidemics say seniors are more resistant to the new H1N1 virus, and they know why.
| | | Flu is for the birds--and the cats and dogs
| | Gone are the days when we can say cats and dogs don't get the flu. | | | Celebrate the third annual World Rabies Day
| International Report -- Today is the third annual observance of World Rabies Day, a glocal rabies awareness campaign spearheaded by the United Kingdom charity Alliance for Rabies Control (ARC) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
| | | Fear over H1N1 detection brings down swine disease samples
| National Report -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerned about a perceived drop in swine disease samples from pork producers, is urging veterinarians to continue monitoring herds for a variety of diseases, including the H1N1 influenza virus.
| | | Human H1N1 vaccines are on their way
| Veterinarians may want to get in line early to receive the H1N1 vaccines recently approved by FDA.
| | | Australian veterinarian dies after infection from horse
| An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, has died after contracting the Hendra virus from a horse.
| | | Australian veterinarian in coma after contracting virus from horse
| Brisbane, Australia -- An equine practitioner from Queensland, Australia, is in a medically induced coma after contracting the potentially fatal Hendra virus from a horse, according to the Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC).
| | | H1N1 vaccines on the way in September
| Geneva -- Vaccines to combat the H1N1 virus could be available as early as September in some countries, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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