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Dr. Bruyette may like his adventures and ambitions to be big, but when it comes to veterinary patients, he prefers small.
Estrous synchronization is the manipulation of the reproductive cycle so that cows can be bred in a predefined interval. Typically, estrous synchronization has been used to facilitate artificially insemination (AI) by decreasing labor to detect estrus and to schedule breeding to specific days.
Intestinal biopsy may be accomplished two ways: endoscopy and surgery. CBC, serum chemistry profile, and urinalysis are useful and may point out systemic manifestations of the disease which will aid in correctly diagnosing and prognosing the problem (e.g., hypoalbuminemia due to histoplasmosis), but are also useful as a preanesthetic work up before endoscopy.
One practice's struggle to update their practice-management software proves highly worthwhile.
Dr. Ron Linkenheil, owner of the Corning Animal Hospital, in Corning, N.Y., brightens up staff members' Mondays with a special snack, which helps jump-start the week.
Hypothyroidism is the most commonly diagnosed endocrinopathy in dogs, and is usually the result of lymphocytic thyroiditis or idiopathic atrophy.
Drs. Lamar and Amber Crossland knew they wanted Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic in central Texas to appeal to long-time ranchers as well as to the Austin urbanites who'd fled the city for greener pastures in Dripping Springs, Texas. And the mixed animal practice also needed to accommodate a gamut of patients, from livestock to polo horses to pampered pooches. One last requirement: seamless movement between the large animal and small animal sides of the practice, because all staff members worked in both areas.
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Cytologically, neoplasia is characterized by the presence of a homogeneous population of cells that have come from the same tissue of origin. This is best appreciated by the presence of cells with the same cytoplasmic characteristics.
Heres a list of my favorite books and websites for veterinarians, veterinary team members and/or pet owners to cover the most common or difficult behavioral issues.
Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are challenging and frequently lethal respiratory disorders encountered in veterinary medicine.
A free client and public education seminar held at least once a year is a tremendous practice builder.
6 ways veterinarians can help keep these special patients fined-tuned and happy.
Every second counts when treating poisoned patients. For most substances, there's only a narrow time frame in which decontamination can be effectively and safely performed. Here are 8 questions to consider before inducing vomiting on the poisoned pet.
Understanding the basic electrical principles of the heart is essential for interpreting this valuable diagnostic test.
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Vomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented for veterinary consultation.
Successful veterinary practices challenge themselves to grow and identify new ways to improve the quality of the veterinary healthcare they provide.