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Examining the pathogenesis of feline hyperthyroidism
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David S. Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
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Since it was first documented in 1979, hyperthyroidism has become increasingly more common in cats.
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Choosing the best tests to diagnose feline hyperthyroidism
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David S. Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
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In this article, I describe the most common clinical signs and physical examination findings in hyperthyroid cats. I also review the available diagnostic methods, including their advantages and disadvantages.
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The options for treating feline hyperthyroidism
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David S. Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
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The options for treating feline hyperthyroidism include surgery, medical therapy, and radioiodine therapy.
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A challenging case: A febrile dog with a swollen tarsus and multiple skin lesions
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Elisabeth C. Snead, DVM
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Carrie Lavers, DVM
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Paul Hanna, DVM, MSc, DACVP
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A 9-month-old neutered male Labrador retriever was referred to the Small Animal Teaching Hospital of the University of Prince Edward Island for evaluation of a one-week history of pyrexia, a markedly swollen right tarsus, pronounced submandibular lymphadenopathy, and progressive pustular to erosive, nonpruritic, crusting skin lesions.
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Dermatology Challenge: Acutely pruritic eruptions on a dog's extremities and trunk
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Karen A. Moriello, DVM, DACVD
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A 1-year-old 66-lb (30-kg) intact male Labrador retriever was presented to the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine's Dermatology Service for evaluation of severe pruritus and skin eruptions on its trunk and distal extremities.
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Practical Matters: An abnormal capnograph reading may also signal anesthetic system malfunction
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John R. Dodam, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVA
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Capnographs are noninvasive monitoring tools used to estimate arterial carbon dioxide tension in anesthetized patients by sampling the patients' expired air.
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Practical Matters: Completely stage dogs with lymphoma to select therapy and help determine the prognosis
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Kevin A. Hahn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (oncology)
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Selecting appropriate chemotherapy protocols and successfully treating dogs with lymphoma require complete clinical staging of the disease.
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Toxicology Brief: Kalanchoe species poisoning in pets
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Geof Smith, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
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Kalanchoe is a genus of 150 to 200 plant species, most of which are native to southern Africa, Madagascar, and Australia.
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Idea Exchange: A variation of the acetate tape method
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Instead of using regular acetate tape strips to collect samples to help diagnose Malassezia dermatitis, use packing tape.
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Idea Exchange: An easier way to resect stenotic nares
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We use a biopsy punch when we resect stenotic nares.
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Idea Exchange: With blood samples, it's all a matter of timing
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To ensure that our blood samples are allowed to clot for the recommended time yet are still centrifuged on time, we attach timers to the syringe cases.
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Idea Exchange: Help clients administer meds properly
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To increase medicine administration compliance (especially long-term), offer owners day-of-the-week medicine containers and pill splitters, if needed.
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Idea Exchange: Help patients stay warm during dentals
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Unless thermal support is provided, dental patients--many of them older pets--can become hypothermic, which can deepen anesthesia and prolong blood clotting time.
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Idea Exchange: Tag traveling pets
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Encourage clients going on cross-country trips to place a luggage tag with local information on their pets' collars, so if the pets are found, local residents can get in touch with the owners.
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Mind Over Miller: Ah, the Electronic Age
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Robert M. Miller, DVM
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Long before my father was born, the world must have marveled at the steam engine.
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