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Minimalist design, maximum effectClean lines and comfortable spaces help clients, pets, and staff members relax at this upscale New York hospital.
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Veterinary supplements: The uncertainty of the add-ons?Help clients navigate the murky information about supplements and keep their pets feeling their best.
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New studies in veterinary internal medicine: EndocrinologyInvestigating the best way to monitor dogs with hyperadrenocorticism and whether fructosamine concentrations can be used to monitor glycemic control in diabetic patients.
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Canine brucellosis (Proceedings)Brucella canis is a non-motile, Gram negative coccobacillus with a host range limited to domestic and wild canids. Stray dog populations may act as a reservoir. There is a higher reported prevalence in purebred animals but few studies have attempted to compare populations of owned and stray dogs.
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Stroke: CNS vascular diseases (Proceedings)The brain is an extremely well vascularized organ and is supplied by approximately 15-20% of the total blood flow of the body. This high requirement for blood is necessitated by the brain's high metabolic activity and corresponding need for oxygen and glucose to fuel this activity.
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Female veterinarian: "Clients could hear the insecurity in my voice"When I heard that one of my clients thought she could talk me out of anything, I knew I must have seen that pet owner during my first two years of practice.
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Stabilizing companion birds in an emergencyAvian medicine in the United States and abroad tends to be more focused on crisis and intervention than on preventive care and wellness. Therefore, in this article I discuss some of the basic considerations of emergency medical care in pet birds.
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The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Melinda D. MerckThis high-profile forensic veterinarian investigates animal cruelty cases, which no one wants to see. But she says she finds the work satisfying because "I am giving the animal a voice."
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Surgery STAT: Using active drains in wound managementThe use of active drains enhances the efficiency and minimizes the morbidity of wound drainage. Their use is indicated for removal of pre-existing fluid, ablation of dead space and prevention of anticipated fluid accumulation.
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Assessing the risk of avian influenzaThe current status of disease outbreak, concerns about transmission, and how veterinary professionals can help keep patients, clients, and staff safe
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An accountable accountantMy partner and I are opening a hospital and we're concerned about our accounting structure. Is a local accountant with a good reputation adequate, or should we find someone who specializes in veterinary medicine? What kind of costs can we expect?
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The exotic pet technician's role: Why specializing mattersHere's a glimpse into the job of a veterinary technician who specializes in exotic companion animals.
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A picture's worth a thousand wordsA white, sparkling smile is in, and that goes for pets, too. So when clients opt for dental care, show them what they paid for, says Beth Wallukait, a receptionist at Bryan Animal Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation in anesthetized patientsAn introduction to the principles of clinical blood gas analysis and interpretation--including two case examples.
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Lameness of the hind limbs caused by proximal suspensory desmitis (Proceedings)Inflammation of the proximal aspect of the interosseus medius muscle, or suspensory ligament (i.e., proximal suspensory desmitis, PSD) of the hind limb, is a common cause of acute or chronic lameness of horses and is most commonly diagnosed in competition horses 4 to 10 years old.
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Severe periodontal disease: Take a moment to lift the lipDr. Colin Harvey speaks about treatment of severe periodontal disease and shared his insights about dealing with the special needs of afflicted animals.
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The ethics of enrichmentKeeping pets pain and fear to a minimum is greatbut its not enough for a good quality of life. Animals need an environment in which they can thrive and be happy. And veterinarians are obligated to help make this happen.
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Use this simple trick to stop missed charges at your veterinary hospitalThis veterinary practice sets an eye-catching number as the default dollar amount for procedure codes, rather than zero.
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National Veterinary Accreditation Program (Proceedings)This informational presentation is intended to familiarize accredited veterinarians with animal health regulatory concepts and activities. Information presented here does not supersede the regulations. For the most up-to-date regulations and standards, please refer to the Code of Federal Regulations and your local VS Area Office.
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Infectious diseases of birds of prey (Proceedings)This paper will provide an overview of selected infectious diseases that avian practitioners are likely to see in a clinical avian practice.
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Diabetes mellitus in dogs (Proceedings)The endocrine pancreas is comprised of groups of cells (islets of Langerhans) scattered throughout the acinar parenchyma of the gland in a ratio of approximately 90% acinar cells (exocrine function) to 10% of islet cells (endocrine function). The pancreas is a boomerang-shaped organ comprised of two "wings" (duodenal and omental) in the cranial right quadrant of the abdomen.
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Three cheers for the teamHere are three ways we recognize our team members' efforts at Michigan Veterinary Specialists
