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Diarrhea in horses and foals (Proceedings)Clostridium difficile is the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis in humans and horses. Risk factors in man include systemic antimicrobial use, gastrointestinal surgery, proton pump inhibitors (like omeprazole), chemotherapy, increasing age, and lack of immune competence.
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Atypical hyperadrenocorticism (Proceedings)Naturally occurring hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is an endocrine disorder resulting from the excess production of cortisol or other adrenal hormones by the adrenal cortex. The clinical syndrome was first documented in people by Dr. Harvey Cushing in 1932 and is also known as Cushing's syndrome.
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Put Dr. Google to work for your veterinary practiceA proactive approach maximizes appointment time when veterinary clients come in toting Internet research.
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Bartonellosis: An emerging disease?Bartonellosis may be a very important infectious disease just on the horizon in veterinary medicine. Its place in human medicine is becoming more firmly established on a daily basis. Will veterinary medicine soon follow?
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dvm360 Investigative Report: Are the doggone dogs all gone?Is there a dog shortage in parts of the United States? It depends on whoand howyou ask.
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Video: Evaluating rabbitsDr. Jeffrey Jenkins illustrates how to handle and restrain a rabbit and how to perform a physical exam.
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Vet-to-Vet: Getting Consistent Outcomes with Laser Therapy Just Got EasierTechnological advances continue to make treatment of many conditions in veterinary medicine more effective and efficient, and laser therapy is no exception. Sponsored by Companion Animal Health
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Guest Commentary: Now is the time to take a stand on animal welfareUndoubtedly, the major social issues confronting veterinary medicine today revolve around animal welfare--farm animal welfare; the legal status of animals, including the concept of guardianship; and the efficacy of alternative medicine modalities.
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Buying capital equipment (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)There are lots of reasons for buying equipment. But whenever you contemplate a significant purchase, you should always be thinking about the return on investment (ROI).
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Developing an effective staff training program for surgeryAny good training program starts with standardization of procedures so they can be taught and readily duplicated by staff members. Consistency of process is an asset anywhere in your practice but especially in the prep room and surgery.
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A dog's worldThe deepening recession is taking a swipe at veterinary visits, and cats are at the greatest risk.
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Fleas: How to conquer these blood-feeding, egg-laying machinesDr. Michael Dryden discusses what it takes to eliminate flea infestations—and why residual speed of kill is what matters most.
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A new way to monitor and individualize your fluid therapy planRecent findings point to new ways to monitor fluid therapy perioperatively and to gear fluid therapy protocols to each individual animal.
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Step up your technologyDon't you want to improve efficiency, communication, and revenue? If you're not using electronic medical records, you're losing out on these opportunities.
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Social suicide: Don't let the Web kill your professional reputationWho you are online can kill your chances of snagging your dream job-or even your next job. Make sure your Web presence isn't hurting your hirability with these tools.
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Digital imaging--what is it, how does it work, and what should you buy (Proceedings)Overview of Imaging: what you need to know today to better serve your clients tomorrow.
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Case study: Acute kidney failure from hypotension in a dogA 5-year-old 79.2-lb (36-kg) castrated male Doberman pinscher underwent a routine dental prophylaxis.
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"On the job" Bobbi Ray, RVTOn an ordinary day a few months ago, I watched a cartoon with my toddler about seeds of discontent.
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Surgery STAT: An inside look at total knee replacementTotal knee replacement is a treatment option for nonseptic advanced osteoarthritis and irreparable traumatic injuries when medical management is no longer adequate, reconstructive surgery does not have a good prognosis and arthrodesis and amputation are the other options.
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Clinical significance of positive antinuclear antibody test (Proceedings)The antinuclear antibody test is an assay that detects the presence of antibodies that bind to nuclear antigens.
