VETERINARY MEDICINE, Dec 1, 2006

Features

New findings on the effects of xylitol ingestion in dogs

By Eric K. Dunayer, MS, VMD, DABT, DABVT

Xylitol's ability to cause hypoglycemia in dogs has been recognized for almost 40 years, but a recent study has found that xylitol also can cause acute hepatic necrosis.

A challenging case: A dog with intermittent pain and fever

By Michael G. Strain, DVM , Tommi A. Pugh, DVM

A 2.5-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog was presented to Claiborne Hill Veterinary Hospital for evaluation of a one-day history of pain when walking.

Using a dental root elevator to remove footpad corns in dogs: Two practitioners' experience

By Carol L. Machery, DVM , William E. Feeman III, DVM

The treatment method for corns is as debatable as their etiology. Many techniques have been described. All of these treatment options have varying degrees of success.

Knemidocoptiasis in birds

By Laura Wade, DVM, DABVP (avian practice)

This article reviews the recent literature, common clinical presentations, and current recommendations on diagnosing and treating knemidocoptiasis.

Departments

From the Editors: Enjoy this month's supplement in print and online

By Margaret Rampey

When you unwrapped this month's issue, you also found the peer-reviewed supplement Answers to Your Questions About Digital Radiography.

An Interview with Dr. Robert L. Leighton

This pioneering surgeon sees a promising future for veterinary medicine. Someday, he hopes, "We will develop...a genetic system in which hereditary diseases have been bred out and resistance to infectious diseases has been bred in."

Idea Exchange: See fewer spots on slides

If you wash slides for reuse, try adding about a teaspoon of Jet-Dry Rinse Agent (Reckitt Benckiser), made for automatic dishwashers, to the rinse water.

Idea Exchange: As-seen-on-TV surgery tools

For a low-cost and efficient surgery positioning devise, use Space Bag Storage Packs (ITW Space Bag) with packing peanuts inside.

Idea Exchange: Hang endotracheal tubes out to dry

To easily store and dry endotracheal tubes, we mounted a pegboard to the wall and inserted screwdriver holders to hang the tubes from.

Idea Exchange: Use R or L to identify smears

To make it easy for us to identify which ear an otic sample was taken from, we smear the sample into the shape of an R or an L directly on the slide.

Correction: A foundation for treating canine periodontal disease

By Daniel T. Carmichael, DVM, DAVDC

Dental Corner: "A foundation for treating canine periodontal disease" (October 2006).

Mind Over Miller: There's more to life—and private practice—than money

By Robert M. Miller, DVM

I always assumed that the success of my practice was due to diligence, integrity, and dedication to service.