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| Okla. reviews rules on animal massage, acupressure
| Oklahoma City, Okla. — Oklahoma lawmakers are trying to redefine the certification process for animal massage and acupressure. | | | U.S. Department of Agriculture investigates citrus peels as antimicrobial substitute
| | Washington — More than a decade of research by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) indicates that citrus peels, specifically a compound called d-limonen, may be a viable substitute for antimicrobials in livestock. | | | California DVM wants clinical trial on medical use of marijuana in pets
| | Chatsworth, Calif. — A California relief veterinarian is polling pet owners about the use of medical marijuana in animals with the goal of using the survey's results to leverage a clinical study about the drug's efficacy in relieving pet pain. | |
| | AMC stem cell study to investigate intra-arterial injection for kidney disease
| | New York, N.Y. — A novel new study at the Animal Medical Center (AMC) is investigating the impact of intra-arterial injection of stem cells on chronic kidney disease in cats and protein-losing nephropathy in dogs. | | | Veterinary homeopathy group sues over continuing education credit denial
| | Leucadia, Calif. — The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH) has asked a Virginia circuit court to award it more than $70,000 in damages after its continuing education (CE) courses were denied approval by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards' (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) Committee. | | | Pa. DVM pioneers stem cell treatment on neglect case
| | When police found him, Bernie had severe, third-degree burns on all four feet, and on his back and belly. | | | Just Ask the Expert: An herbal treatment for cancer?
| | Dr. Timothy Fan discussses the use of Neoplasene in cancer therapy. | | | Integrative veterinary medicine: condition specific protocols (Proceedings)
| | Integrative Veterinary Medicine is defined as the integration of conventional and complementary and alternative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches into a comprehensive preventive and therapeutic approach to disease. | | | Mind/body medicine for veterinarians and applications in clinical practice (Proceedings)
| | The practice of Veterinary Medicine offers a unique and extremely rewarding professional life. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| Avian flu studies are fit to print, says U.S. biosecurity board
| | National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity recommends publishing revised studies on mutated H5N1 virus. | | | Avian influenza investigated on Missouri turkey farm
| | Polk County, Mo. -- A Missouri farm was quarantined and is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after an outbreak of Avian influenza (H7N3). | | | Today's Daily Dose: Avian medicine
| | Why are cockatiels more likely to develop lockjaw? | | | Metal fragments in horse, poultry feed leads to recall
| St. Louis, Mo. -- The Food and Drug Administration is reporting that Purina Mills has recalled specific lots of horse and poultry feed.
| | | First songbird genome sequenced
| Swindon, Wiltshire, U.K. -- The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) announces that a united effort by teams across the United States, Europe and the Middle East has produced the first songbird genome map -- that of the zebra finch.
| | | Growth of exotics climbs along with illegal importation problem
| | The growth of the exotic pets industry brings with it some problems, including illegal imports which raise health concerns. | | | Just Ask the Expert: What to do about a biting bird
| | 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? | | | Seizures in exotic pets (Proceedings)
| | When presented with a seizuring dog or cat, the steps to take are familiar to most veterinarians. However, with a non-traditional species, even knowing where and how to administer treatments presents a challenge, as well as what might be common etiologies. | | | Poultry feed voluntarily recalled
| St. Paul, Minn. -- A poultry feed typically used by small flock owners has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.
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| Idea Exchange: Camping cot as gurney: Sleeping bag not needed
| | We use a child's camping cot as a gurney for large patients that are nonambulatory. | | | Idea Exchange: An adsorbent bag in every vial keeps the elements away
| | Because of the high humidity in our area, we have a problem with some chewable tablets crumbling once they are dispensed. | | | Mind Over Miller: We do what we have to do!
| | During the energy crunch of the late '70s, it was predicted that the planet had a 35-year supply of petroleum left. That was an underestimate, of course, but it did forecast the present inadequate supply of petroleum, its high cost, and the frantic activity to find alternative energy sources. | | | Idea Exchange: Easing recovery from declaw surgery
| | After an onychectomy, we routinely place the patient in a cat bag for short-term recovery. | | | Idea Exchange: First, shake the powder
| | Adding water to powdered antibiotics doesn't always dissolve all the powder. | | | Idea Exchange: Extra comfort for your knees
| | With all the time we spend kneeling on the hospital floor, we thought we could use a little help. | | | Idea Exchange: Diaper abdominal wounds that drain
| | We use disposable baby diapers of the appropriate size as ventral abdominal bandages for lesions that will have a lot of drainage. | | | Idea Exchange: Spotless bloodstain removal with saline solution
| | We all get bloodstains on our clothes, and using water or hydrogen peroxide to get the blood out usually leaves a stain. | | | Idea Exchange: Forego elective surgeries on meeting days
| | We do not schedule elective surgeries on the day of our monthly staff meeting. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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Kentucky officials warn weather conditions are ripe for West Nile outbreak
| | Frankfort, Ky. -- Warm, wet weather in Kentucky over the last few weeks means conditions are ripe for an outbreak of West Nile virus (WNV), and equine owners are being warned to vaccine their horses against the disease. | | | New Mexico struggling with rabies outbreak, state veterinarian reports
| | Thirty-two dogs, at least one cat and a number of livestock all have been euthanized near Carlsbad, N.M. following exposure to rabies. | | | Veterinary researchers reveal new treatment method for cytauxzoonosis in cats
| | With more cats now exposed to this tick-borne disease, a new treatment option is timely. | | | AVMA rebuts reports of rise in distemper cases due to new viral strains
| | Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association is rebutting claims made by multiple media outlets that an increase in distemper cases at shelters are due to new virus strains. | | | Triennial rabies vaccination in Texas
| | A look at the rabies vaccination rates in Texas before and after triennial vaccination was allowed. | |
| | A surprising finding in an indoor cat
| | Help uncover the cause of Max's lethargy, weight loss, and rapid breathing. | | | WHO: Influenza experts agree to postpone publication of H5N1 studies
| | Geneva, Switzerland -- It would be better to delay publishing recently contested studies on mutated H5N1 viruses than to publish partial papers in order to address bioterrorism concerns, according to an expert group recently convened by the World Health Organization (WHO). | | | Colorado State veterinarians take on novel equine herpesvirus study
| | Fort Collins, Colo. -- A Colorado State University (CSU) study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the ?gate? of a horse?s respiratory system. | | | North Carolina confirms first-ever case of EHV-1
| | Raleigh, N.C. -- North Carolina confirmed the state?s first-ever case of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) Jan. 5. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| How to make a high-quality slide from a fine-needle aspirate
| | Follow this step-by-step guide to prepare a high-quality slide, increasing the value of its interpretation. | | | New Mexico struggling with rabies outbreak, state veterinarian reports
| | Thirty-two dogs, at least one cat and a number of livestock all have been euthanized near Carlsbad, N.M. following exposure to rabies. | | | "My neighbor poisoned my dog" syndrome
| | Don't be so quick to blame the neighbors! Poisoning is often due to another source. | | | Veterinary researchers reveal new treatment method for cytauxzoonosis in cats
| | With more cats now exposed to this tick-borne disease, a new treatment option is timely. | | | NBAF plans hit a snag
| | Manhattan, Kan. — Although President Barack Obama's 2013 budget proposal doesn't include an anticipated $50 million for the construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Kansas, plans to build the facility are by no means derailed, say those close to the project. | | | Texas A&M, medical school team up against canine lymphoma
| | College Station, Texas — A study shows that a new immunotherapy for dogs diagnosed with advanced-stage non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) could improve their survival time and quality of life. | | | Idea Exchange: How to make a turtle "open wide"
| | A solution for opening turtles' and tortoises' mouths for medication or tube feeding. | | | AVMA rebuts reports of rise in distemper cases due to new viral strains
| | Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association is rebutting claims made by multiple media outlets that an increase in distemper cases at shelters are due to new virus strains. | | | Idea Exchange: Shower curtain liners help keep it clean in a mixed-animal practice
| | Lining the ground helps ease the cleanup of large-animal births or prolapses. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| How to make a high-quality slide from a fine-needle aspirate
| | Follow this step-by-step guide to prepare a high-quality slide, increasing the value of its interpretation. | | | Texas A&M, medical school team up against canine lymphoma
| | College Station, Texas — A study shows that a new immunotherapy for dogs diagnosed with advanced-stage non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL) could improve their survival time and quality of life. | | | Hot Literature: Vinblastine—A promising alternative for treating urinary tract TCC in dogs
| | A recent study investigated this option for treating this common urinary tract malignancy. | | | Clinical Rounds: Anal sac adenocarcinoma
| | Make rounds with these veterinary specialists and residents for a complete picture of this neoplasia in dogs. | | | How to handle cytotoxic drugs at your veterinary practice
| | Advanced medicine gives pets a chance in the fight against pet cancer, but it's important to protect yourself and your employees when dealing with these dangerous drugs. | | | Penn research development: Experimental vaccine for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
| | The vaccine shows an increase in survival time for dogs with spontaneous non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. | | | Dogs can sniff out lung cancer, study concludes
| | A certain scent is associated with lung cancer, and dogs can detect it. | | | UC-Davis veterinarians uncover key protein for diagnosing, treating lymphoma
| | Davis, Calif. — A protein recently identified by veterinary researchers at the University of California-Davis may be key to diagnosing and treating lymphoma in animals and humans. | | | Canine cancer draws research efforts from human, veterinary sides
| | Carvallis, Ore. — Canine cancer is presenting new opportunities for veteirnary and medical researchers to develop new treatment strategies. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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CAPC launches parasite prevalence maps for pet owners
| | Consumer outreach efforts intended to drive clients to visit veterinary clinics. | | | Extreme veterinary parasite season predicted
| | South to be hardest hit, parasitologists predict. | | | UGA researcher closes in on Chagas vaccine for companion animals
| | Athens, Ga. — A researcher in the University of Georgia's Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases says he is closing in on a vaccine for pets that could slow the spread of Chagas disease in people and animals. | | | Spotlight on Ehrlichia ewingii (Sponsored by IDEXX)
| | In many parts of the United States, infection of dogs with the pathogen Ehrlichia ewingii is far more common than infection with the better-known Ehrlichia canis. | | | Acute onset of canine granulocytic ehrlichiosis in a young dog (Sponsored by IDEXX)
| | On May 31, 2010, a 2-year-old 27-kg neutered male mixed-breed dog was presented to the University of Missouri Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital's Community Practice clinic for progressive lethargy and difficulty walking of about 4 days' duration. | | | Ehrlichia ewingii Q&A (Sponsored by IDEXX)
| | Get answers to your questions about this form of ehrlichiosis. | | | FidoPharm readies for heartworm preventive launch through Wal-Mart, Sam's Club
| | Yardley, Pa.--Velcera's FidoPharm is unveiling a canine generic heartworm preventive today, and it will be available only through Wal-Mart and Sam's Club pharmacies. | | | Share the horrors of heartworms with clients
| | It's vital to explain the symptoms and risks of heartworm disease to clients in endemic areas. | | | States brace for new Lyme disease threats from increasing tick populations
| | National Report — Populations of Ixodes scapularis, or black-legged ticks—a carrier of Lyme disease—have been historically scarce in states like Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| FDA ends pergolide compounding exception
| | Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement to veterinarians regarding the compounding of pergolide products to treat Cushing's disease in horses. | | | The changing veterinary drug model
| | Increasing pet owner options about where to obtain medications means veterinarians must adjust, experts say. | | | Executive Board revises extra-label use policy, comments on new FDA rules
| | Schaumburg, Ill. — The American Veterinary Medical Association Executive Board revised its policy on extra-label drug use in January, and the association says it will use the new policy to comment on additional restrictions placed on the use of cephalosporin-class antimicrobials in most food animals by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | | | Caring about patients: Sadie's story
| | In the last Diagnote, we discussed caring about patients in the context of drug shortages. | | | Novartis resumes distribution of veterinary products from Nebraska plant
| | Greensboro, N.C. -- Novartis Animal Health is resuming the distribution and sale of a number of veterinary products from a plant in Nebraska. | | | Florida may allow pharmacies to fill out-of-state veterinary prescriptions
| | Tallahassee, Fla. — Pharmacists in Florida will be able to fill veterinary prescriptions for out-of-state pharmacists is new state legislation passes. | | | Oregon pharmacy board outlines rules for sodium pentobarbital use
| | Salem, Ore. — The Oregon Board of Pharmacy amended its controlled substances rules as they apply to certain euthanasia drugs | | | Lilly files suit to stop diversion
| | Indianapolis — Eli Lilly filed suit against an Australian veterinary clinic for allegedly reselling its Australian-labeled Comfortis product to U.S. consumers. | | | Virginia veterinary board revises rules for drug destruction procedures
| | Richmond, Va. —The Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine finalized new drug destruction procedures for veterinarians. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| New Mexico struggling with rabies outbreak, state veterinarian reports
| | Thirty-two dogs, at least one cat and a number of livestock all have been euthanized near Carlsbad, N.M. following exposure to rabies. | | | NBAF plans hit a snag
| | Manhattan, Kan. — Although President Barack Obama's 2013 budget proposal doesn't include an anticipated $50 million for the construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Kansas, plans to build the facility are by no means derailed, say those close to the project. | | | Dogs may harbor, transmit human norovirus
| | Canines can carry norovirus--a primary cause of gastroenteritis and of diarrheal disease in humans. | | | Government advisory board asks veterinary researcher, scientific journal to restrict publication of avian influenza research
| | A veterinarian and virologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison veterinary school is at the center of a controversy regarding censorship on a study about avian influenza viruses. | | | New bacterium causing tick-borne ehrlichiosis found
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| A new tick-borne bacterium causing ehrlichiosis has been discovered in Wisconsin and Minnesota. | | | Today's Daily Dose: Anthrax
| | What not to do if you suspect a horse is infected with anthrax. | | | Today's Daily Dose: Salmonella species
| | The zoonotic threat of Canadian geese. | | | Website helps track emerging zoonotic diseases
| Davis, Calif. -- A new international tool has been unleashed to help track emerging zoonotic diseases.
| | | AMA president slated to address veterinarians at NAVC's One Health program
| | Orlando - The zoonotic disease threat is hastening the need for better cooperation between veterinary and human medicine, officials report. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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