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Study indicates that dogs may harbor, transmit human norovirusCanines can carry norovirus--a primary cause of gastroenteritis and of diarrheal disease in humans.
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Giving in can be part of givingThis doctor learned communication is a two-way street. And meeting this small dog in the middle made all the difference in the world.
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Quit waiting around for no-showsYou'd much rather be working with clients and pets than thumb-twiddling or standing around dreaming about services you could be rendering. So use these tips to cut back on no-shows and get back to business.
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Hypertension in canine hyperadrenocorticism more common than previously thoughtCanine hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is a common condition seen most frequently in middle aged to older dogs. The clinical signs and physical examination findings characteristic for the condition include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, abdominal distension, hepatomegaly and dermatologic changes such as bilaterally symmetrical alopecia. Affected dogs are prone to develop complications from the hypercortisolemia such as pyoderma, urinary tract infections, diabetes mellitus, proteinuric renal disease, and pulmonary thromboembolism.
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CVC Highlights: Simple steps to proper periodontal probingDon't forget this important procedure when performing a thorough oral examination.
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Anesthesia for patients with cardiac diseases (Proceedings)Small animal patients with cardiac disease and/or congenital abnormalities can be challenging and sometimes intimidating patients.
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Understanding and managing behavior problems in rabbits (Proceedings)Educate clients early to monitor for these behavioral changes.
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Study finds new supplement supports muscle mass retention and earlier return to normal weight-bearing post-TPLO surgeryThe compound, derived from fertilized egg yolk, was studied in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study at Kansas State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Using high-frequency radio wave technology in veterinary surgeryLike a scalpel, radiosurgery provides a sense of tactile sensation. And as with a laser, with radiosurgery there is an absence of tissue resistance.
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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.
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Client handout: How to administer an injectionCertain diseases or conditions require veterinary patients to have injectable medication that must be administered at home. Help veterinary clients master the process with this handout.
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The role of fatty acids in the management of osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis is a chronic and potentially debilitating disease involving the disruption of metabolic homeostasis within the articular chondrocyte. Specifically, osteoarthritis involves an increased ratio of cartilage-degrading enzymes (matrix metalloproteinases, or MMPs) to their normal inhibitors, tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). It is the imbalance of TIMPs and MMPs that contributes to the pathologic breakdown of cartilage. Dietary fatty acids can help to correct this imbalance by modulating the production of inflammatory mediators.
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Dangerous beauty: Oleander toxicosis in dogs, horses and moreA current case of intentional poisoning with this deadly plant sparks the question: Can you spot the signs and save the patient?
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Thanks, FirstlineThank you! Wow, what a practical and essential addition to my veterinary practice.
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Maps in Practice? What You Can DoUsing the Companion Animal Parasite Council Prevalence Maps.
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The frustrating and sordid history of the Great Flea WarAlthough the level of invasion is down drastically compared with the past, we've yet to conquer this tiny foe. Once more unto the breach, troops!
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Diagnosis and management of the cushingoid diabetic dog (Proceedings)Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) are common endocrinopathies in dogs that often occur simultaneously in the same patient. Diagnosis and management of concurrent disease may be a challenge to the practitioner since many clinical signs of DM and HAC are similar.
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West Nile encephalitis: A new differential for neurological illness in dogs and catsThe discovery of West Nile virus (WNV) in the Northeast United States in 1999 and its subsequent successful establishment on the North American continent over the last three years has had an impact on human and animal populations nationwide.
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Practical Matters: Importance of thoracic radiography in patients with cancerOne might be tempted to say that a tumor that rarely spreads to the lungs does not require thoracic radiography, but I cannot think of any instance in a cancer patient's work-up in which looking at the thorax is unnecessary.
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Practical Matters: Prudent NSAID use helps prevent adverse effectsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are effective analgesics but, in rare cases, can cause serious side effects.
