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Articles by Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM


Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907

Articles
Research Updates: Single-injection antibiotic treatment for cats with abscesses and infected wounds
October 1, 2009

Cephalosporins are often used as first-line antibiotics for superficial skin infections in dogs and cats.

Research Updates: Investigating the impact of vaccine administration site changes in cats
October 1, 2009

Of the currently marketed feline vaccines, those against rabies and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) have been most commonly implicated in sarcoma development.

The most prevalent diseases and major causes of death in retired racing greyhounds
May 1, 2009

Retired racing greyhounds have become increasingly popular pets, but only sparse information regarding disease prevalence in this subset of dogs has been reported.

Research Updates: Antigen and antibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring blastomycosis in dogs
May 1, 2009

The study discussed here demonstrates that enzyme immunoassay detection of B. dermatitidis antigen is a valuable addition to the arsenal of diagnostic tests.

The effect of phenobarbital on serum triglyceride concentrations in epileptic dogs
May 1, 2009

This study demonstrates that epileptic dogs treated with phenobarbital alone or in combination with potassium bromide are more likely to be hypertriglyceridemic.

10 simple but essential tests
June 1, 2008

Occasionally, we find ourselves saying, "If only the referring veterinarian had performed a ____________ test." These are the 10 diagnostic tests that most commonly fill in that blank.

The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Barrak Pressler
April 1, 2008

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."

Screening and medical management of feline kidney transplant candidates
February 1, 2008

Kidney transplantation is indicated in cats with decompensated chronic kidney disease or, less commonly, acute, irreversible renal failure.

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