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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 Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Barrak Pressler
| | This internist has a passion for teaching and sees great changes ahead in the realm of veterinary education. "The future of veterinary medicine lies in subcertification, meaning students being trained only in small-animal or large-animal medicine." | | | The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Melinda D. Merck
| | This high-profile forensic veterinarian investigates animal cruelty cases, which no one wants to see. But she says she finds the work satisfying because "I am giving the animal a voice." | | | An Interview with Dr. Joseph Harari
| | This surgeon advises new graduates to see as many cases as possible early in their careers. "Experiences in dealing with animals, disease, clients, and peers will provide the intellectual, physical, and psychological supports needed for long-term survival in the clinical arena." | | | An Interview with Dr. Lila Miller
| | A leader in shelter medicine, Dr. Miller cares for the underserved, often-forgotten animals and trains others to follow in her footsteps. She says a good veterinarian "doesn't lose sight of doing what is right for the patient even though it isn't always possible." | | | An Interview with Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
| | This practitioner, author, speaker, TV star, and comedian says veterinarians need to maintain the public's respect by examining their priorities. "We must stay true to the basis of our profession, which is to relieve suffering. It is a privilege to do what we do, not our right." | | | An Interview with Dr. William J. Kay
| | Having helped develop postgraduate programs at the Animal Medical Center, Dr. Kay urges veterinary students to take advantage of such educational opportunities as much as possible. "You will gain and grow in skill, confidence, and knowledge faster than at any other time in your career." | | | An Interview with Dr. Richard B. Ford
| | This modest internist tends to downplay his own noteworthy achievements. "I'm truly humbled by the remarkable accomplishments and contributions that my former students and other colleagues are making toward the advancement of veterinary medicine." | | | An Interview with Dr. Jacqueline C. Neilson
| | This behaviorist sees a need for more education on animal behavior. "Abnormal or unacceptable behavior kills more pets each year than any other disease process...We need to make behavioral medicine part of the curriculum at every veterinary college." | | | An Interview with Dr. David S. Bruyette
| | This internist embraces advances in diagnostics as well as comparative medicine. However, "One thing I hope never changes," he says, "is our reliance on history taking and physical examinations." | |
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| Do cats become dysphoric when given opioids? (1:12)
| | In this video, Dr. Sheilah Robertson discusses whether cats become dysphoric when given opioids. | | | Anesthesia: Keeping close watch on blood pressure, ventilation vital during surgery
| | In 1915, Sir Frederick Hobday, a British veterinary surgeon, noted that "it is of no avail to have done any operation, however clever, if the patient succumbs to the anesthetic." | | | What can owners do to help their cats with chronic pain? (1:55)
| | Dr. Sheilah Robertson discusses what cat owners can do to help their cats with chronic pain. | | | Anesthesia in cats and dogs with bleeding disorders
| | Information from Vetstream on preparing animals with bleeding disorders for anesthesia. | |
| | What to monitor and why! The essentials: Cardiovascular, respiratory, and temperature (Proceedings)
| | A good anesthetist must have an understanding of normal physiology -- as this it is altered by general anesthesia. | | | Preanesthetic evaluation (Proceedings)
| | Allen Lakein said "planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now". | | | Anesthesia machine and scavenging (Proceedings)
| | Understanding the operation and maintenance of the anesthesia deliver system (ADS) is essential for operator and patient safety. | | | Postsurgical pain management: Take a pre-emptive approach
| | While this review will focus on postoperative pain management, it is important that we acknowledge the critical perioperative elements that lay the foundation for ideal patient pain management. Pain control needs to be in place before the surgeon's blade contacts skin in order to minimize central and peripheral sensitization. Without adequate pre-emptive analgesia, the nociceptive process ramps up unabated by general anesthesia. Receptor sensitivity increases and structural rewiring can occur. | | | Nutritional support for hospitalized patients
| | Nutritional needs often play a secondary role to medical and surgical intervention. Critically ill veterinary patients are at high risk for malnutrition because of physical impediments, as well as physiologic and metabolic abnormalities. Protein and/or calorie malnutrition results in decreased immune competence, decreased tissue synthesis, increased protein degradation (especially that of the lymphatic system), altered drug metabolism and is known to increase morbidity and mortality in human patients. Although veterinary studies are lacking, it is generally accepted that early enteral nutrition decreases complications from malnutrition. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Resolved: to educate clients on diet
| National Report -- Losing weight was the second most popular New Year's resolution last year, behind getting out of debt, according to a Franklin Covey poll. So this might be an ideal time of year to talk to pet owners about pursuing a healthier lifestyle for their companions, nutritionists say.
| | | Purdue to start shelter medicine program with the help of Maddie's Fund
| Alameda, Calif. -- Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine will follow in the footsteps of Cornell by launching a new shelter medicine program with a grant from the nonprofit Maddie's Fund.
| | | Coast-to-coast crackdown on animal fighting
| | The Humane Society of the United States raided large-scale dog and cock fighting rings. | | |
Live from AAEP
| | What can be done about the growing problem of unwanted and abandoned horses in America? | | | AVMA cautions against consequences of Proposition 2; HSUS lauds victory
| | National Report — AVMA pledges to help affected food-animal producers by providing information on alternative production systems. | | | AVMA, members disagree on priority of welfare, education
| | Schaumburg, Ill. — AVMA members and leaders differ on association roles in education and animal welfare, according to recent AVMA survey. | | | Arkansas considers changing rabies vaccination requirement
| Little Rock, Ark. -- The Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will not oppose a proposed change to the state's rabies vaccination law, but they do have a suggestion.
| | | AVMA denounces ear cropping, tail docking
| | The AVMA announced its opposition to cosmetic tail docking and ear cropping Nov. 26. | | | AVMA responds to alleged abuses at W. Va. turkey farm
| Lewisburg, W.Va. -- The American Veterinary Medical Association responded to reports that workers at a large turkey farm in southeastern West Virginia treated the birds inhumanely and were videotaped doing so.
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| 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.
| | | 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. | | | Renal disease in birds (Proceedings)
| | Renal disease in avian species is a relatively common occurrence in clinical practice and can be caused by a number of disease processes. | | | Knemidocoptiasis in birds
| | This article reviews the recent literature, common clinical presentations, and current recommendations on diagnosing and treating knemidocoptiasis. | | | Avian influenza: An emerging feline threat? (Update)
| | Historically, cats have been considered to be resistant to influenza virus infections. | | | 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. | | | Idea Exchange: Help bird owners understand what a wing trim is and isn't
| | Before trimming a bird's wings, make sure the owner understands the procedure. | | | 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. | | | Stabilizing companion birds in an emergency
| | Avian medicine in the United States and abroad tends to be more focused on crisis and intervention than on preventive care and wellness. Therefore, in this article I discuss some of the basic considerations of emergency medical care in pet birds. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Campaign launched to raise awareness of veterinary phobia
| Los Angeles -- All veterinarians have had a patient who is less than thrilled to see them.
| | | Why do dogs and cats eat grass?
| | Dogs and cats are often observed eating grass and other plants of no apparent value. | | | Letters: Behavior information that is fit to be shared
| | I read with great interest and admiration Dr. Valarie Tynes' article "10 life-threatening behavior myths" in the September 2008 issue of Veterinary Medicine. | | | Gender-specific behaviors in dogs and cats: A surprising difference (3:21)
| | Dr. Benjamin Hart discusses the surprising gender-specific behavior differences between these two species. | | | CVC 2008 Highlights: Behaviors suggestive of postoperative pain in cats
| | Our understanding and treatment of pain in cats has lagged behind that in dogs. | | | Why punishment fails; what works better (PDF)
| | Punishment often fails to solve behavior problems and should not be the first training method of choice. Positive reinforcement training, in which animals are rewarded for appropriate behaviors, is safer and more effective. | | | Early consultation is key to preventing behavioral issues
| | There are a variety of behavioral services that should be provided by every veterinary clinic, including pre-selection counseling, preventive counseling, castration and spaying, puppy and kitten classes and obedience training, behavior screening, behavior counseling and the sale of behavior products. | | | Lack of appropriate socialization and habituation in cats
| | Information from Vetstream on diagnosing, treating, and preventing this precursor to many behavioral problems. | | | 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. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Managing end-stage heart failure
| | When managing chronic cough, it is important to grade the severity of the cough. | | | Exercise-induced collapse in Labrador Retrievers
| | Q: Please provide an updated review on exercise-induced collapse in Labrador Retrievers. | | | The effect of hydration status on echocardiographic measurements of normal cats
| | In a recent article (The Effect of Hydration Status on the Echocardiographic Measurements of Normal Cats, by Campbell, F.E. & Kittleson, M.D. J Vet Intern Med 2007), the authors examined the effect of hydration status on echocardio-graphic findings in normal cats. | | | Idea Exchange: A tip for monitoring pocket pets' heart rates
| | At our hospital, we perform few exotic or pocket pet surgeries, but when we do, we have struggled with monitoring these patients' heart rates. | | | Canine cardiology study to be published this fall
| St. Joseph, Mo. -- A three-year global canine cardiology study funded by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health that could reveal new information about congestive heart failure treatments has concluded.
| | | Pimobendan vs. benazepril (4:37)
| | A study examines how these drugs compare in managing dogs with congestive heart failure. | | | The nuts and bolts of blood pressure measurement (Proceedings)
| | Blood pressure measurement is often not a routine part of small animal practice. | |
| Cardiology: What's good for treating one type of heart disease, isn't good for all
| | Lawndale, Calif. — Treating heart disease in companion animals is an ever-evolving science. And, especially for the aging U.S. pet population, the risks for heart disease increase. | | | Case studies: Blood pressure (Proceedings)
| | This session will deal with case examples where blood pressure measurement is indicated. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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