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Help! We're short-staffed and I'm buriedThis go-to team member is about to go to another veterinary practice if she doesn't get a little help. Firstline Board Member Marianne Mallonee, CVPM, counsels this overloaded employee.
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Schedule sterilizations early to keep patients healthyDon't put off spay and neuter appointments. Schedule them sooner rather than later to ward off future medical and behavior problems-and to build a bond with clients.
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Equine Image Quiz: A pony with polydipsia and forelimb lamenessWhich diagnostic test will solidify a diagnosis for this pony?
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Leading Off: Fluid therapy strategies: New guidelines for dogs and catsThis comprehensive set of guidelines is a must-read and should receive a place in your library for training and regular reference.
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Steroids can offer relief for skin conditions, but use cautiouslyGlucocorticoids are useful drugs. Their utilization has allowed for control of many diseases and conditions that otherwise would likely result in death or the ultimate euthanasia of many dogs and cats.
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Physical rehabilitation: How I transitioned from human to canine patientsA physical therapist shares her story.
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On the Job: Kris TajchmanIt's easy to feel warm and fuzzy over a furry feline or pooch, but other pets can inspire the same devotion from their owners. This is a lesson that my team learned after an uncommon encounter.
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Canine arthroscopy provides better picture for diagnosing joint, orthopedic problemsArthroscopy used for diagnosis and treatment is the standard of care in man and the horse. Canine arthroscopy has lagged in use. Reasons for this include technical difficulties, cost and perception on behalf of the veterinarian that open arthrotomies are as good. A Japanese surgeon, Dr. Takgi, is credited with early efforts in diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy.
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An old dog's last standLove for a feeble, weathered Labrador came quickly for this veterinarian.
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Letter to dvm360: Emphasis on feline nutrition vitally importantIt's not a surprise that chronic kidney failure tops list of feline illnesses.
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Endotracheal intubation of small exotic mammals (Proceedings)Intubation provides better airway control than a face mask and minimizes the risk of aspiration. This is especially important for complex and prolonged procedures, when complications such as respiratory obstruction and hypoventilation are more likely to occur. Rabbits and rodents are difficult to intubate.
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Recessed vulva: An overlooked cause of chronic UTI in dogsWhy you should consider this anatomic anomaly in female dogs with recurrent urinary tract infections-and how you can fix it.
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Feline keratitis and conjunctivitis (Proceedings)Conjunctivitis is probably the most common ocular disease of cats, and is often infectious is origin.
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Ask Shawn: 'My first task as a new practice manager is to fire someone. Help!'Dont panic. Practice management guru Shawn McVey has advice for keeping things professional instead of personal.
