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VETERINARY MEDICINE, Oct 1, 2012

Features Gastric dilatation-volvulus: Controlling the crisis By Eric Monnet, DVM, PhD, FAHA, DACVS, DECVS How you can help affected pets before things take a turn for the worse. Skills Laboratory: How to perform a belt-loop gastropexy By Eric Monnet, DVM, PhD, FAHA, DACVS, DECVS This quick and easy procedure can prevent the often fatal condition of gastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs. Lecture Link: Thromboprophylaxis in patients with IMHA: Is active prevention the best medicine? By Jennifer L. Garcia, DVM, DACVIM Is clot prevention important in pets with IMHA? Lecture Link: Vector-borne disease panels: Don't take the results at face value By Jennifer L. Garcia, DVM, DACVIM These tests help identify affected patients but likely lead to overdiagnosis as well. Departments Leading Off: FAQs about vaccines and visits By Michael Paul, DVM Dr. Michael Paul discusses the best practices for vaccine administration and what to do about declining client visits. Just Ask the Expert: What's the best prophylactic gastropexy technique? By Jenifer Newton, DVM, MS, DACVS Dr. Jenifer Newton tells about her go-to technique to prevent GDV in dogs. Image Quiz: A Lab with a penile mass By Joyce S. Knoll, VMD, PhD, DACVP Take a look at the cytologic results and determine the best treatment. Journal Scan: Which antibiotic is best for upper respiratory tract disease in shelter cats? By Jennifer L. Garcia, DVM, DACVIM A look at how to best halt these infections in shelters. Journal Scan: Tackling feline eosinophilic plaques with antibiotics By Avi Blake, DVM A recent study evaluated naturally occurring feline eosinophilic plaques and lip ulcers for secondary infections and to determine the response to antibiotic therapy. Journal Scan: An alternative insulin for diabetic dogs By Avi Blake, DVM Some diabetic dogs are insufficiently controlled with NPH insulin. Here's a look at a possible alternative. Idea Exchange: Organize muzzles with a kitchen tool A reader tip for keeping muzzles easily at hand. Idea Exchange: Don't mistake Prince for a princess—color code your patient records This tip helps you know a glance whether your patient is male or female. Idea Exchange: A case for storing tattoo ink Here's a good use for that spare contact lens holder. Mind Over Miller: Stop crying wolf By Robert M. Miller, DVM Dr. Robert M. Miller sorts through the debate on controlling wolf populations.

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