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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.
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There is more to hypothyroidism than alopecia...(Proceedings)The hypothyroid patient can present with countless symptoms, all related to the underlying cause. As is the case with allergic dermatitis, these patients are typically pruritic, however the pruritus in these situations is due to secondary bacterial and yeast infections, not an allergic disorder.
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Sodium and water balance (Proceedings)The volume and tonicity of body fluids are maintained within a narrow normal range by regulation of sodium and water balance. The volume of extracellular fluid (ECF) is determined by the total body sodium content, whereas the osmolality and sodium concentration of ECF are determined by water balance.
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Moneys where you find itPractice owners: You own/rent a building. You employ a staff. You have computers. If youre interested, you have a chance to build more businesses, help more people and earn more money than just the hospital.
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Photo Gallery: A day at the JCU Veterinary Emergency Centre & HospitalCheck out a day in the life of the veterinary team at JCU Veterinary Emergency Centre & Hospital.
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Audio: The worst insult, from a veterinary neurologist's perspectiveNever call Dr. Richard LeCouteur an amygdala! Here's why.
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