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Exercise-induced collapse in Labrador retrievers: A comparison with unaffected dogsExercise-induced collapse in young, otherwise healthy, Labrador retrievers is an uncommon, dramatic, self-limiting condition.
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Canine hip dysplasia: Treatment hinges on phase of disease and ageAlthough it is expensive,TPO surgery can spare the dysplastic dog a lifetime limited by pain.
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Skills Laboratory: Prolapsed third eyelid gland replacementThis modified Morgan pocket technique allows normal movement of the third eyelid postoperatively. Just follow these steps and achieve an optimal outcome.
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Introduction to chelonian (turtle) medicine (Proceedings)Turtles are found throughout the world on all continents and in all oceans except Antarctica. There are over 300 species of turtles (far fewer than snakes or lizards) that belong to about 90 genera in 13 families (http://www.reptile-database.org/db-info/SpeciesStat.html; accessed 7/09).
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The Affordable Care Act: Still alive and wellfor nowDespite efforts to repeal or replace, veterinarians still need to be aware of health insurance regulationsfor themselves and their employees.
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Guinea pig wellness (Proceedings)Guinea pigs belong to the family Cavidae. Four digits on the forepaw and three digits on the hindpaw characterize Cavidae. Guinea pigs originate from the high planes of South America therefore they tolerate cold better than heat.
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CVC Highlight: My approach to an NSAID washout period in dogsVeterinary pharmacologist Dr. Butch KuKanich gives his thoughts.
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The caribou projectTake a look at veterinary student Cristina Hansen's photos taken during the caribou project in Arctic Alaska.
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The consulting veterinarian on the feedyard management team: Objective measurements for subjective decisions (Proceedings)The process of designing vaccination programs and cost-effective treatment regimens should be data driven and "custom built" for a particular feeding operation.
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The luckiest PennySee how one copper-colored pit bull charmed an entire practice and found her own pot of gold-a loving family.
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Alternative therapies for managing mobility: Nonsurgical management of cranial cruciate ligament rupture (Sponsored by Iams)Osteoarthritis (OA) affects about 20% of canine patients. However, that estimate is probably low because there are many dogs with undiagnosed OA for which owners have not sought treatment.
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Practicing over state linesMany veterinarians donated their time and expertise after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. You, too, may have considered volunteering.
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Immune-mediated myopathies in horses (Proceedings)Purpura hemorrhagica is an immune mediated vasculitis associated with sensitization and cross-reactivity to proteins in the cell wall of Strep equi.
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Practical Matters: Practical ways to measure GFR in your patientsMeasuring the GFR can be useful in numerous situations commonly encountered in practice.
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Capture patients on film for your next presentationA good example makes for a great presentation. But it's not always easy to find an image when it's time for that career talk at the high school. One solution: "Keep a camera on hand to record interesting or humorous cases," suggests Dr. Ellen Paul-Kuchenbrod of Lipton Animal Hospital in Urbana, Ill. "You can also take pictures of radiographs that show unusual foreign bodies ."
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Police dogs and bird dogs (Proceedings)The workload of a police dog or a bird dog creates varying medical issues which can be dependent upon their physical condition. If they are not conditioned to handle the workload exertional medical problems can arise. Another cause of medical problems in these dogs is related to the environments in which they work.
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Abomasal ulcers in cattle (Proceedings)An ulcer is defined as a loss of epithelium from the mucosal surface of the abomasum.
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A group of one's ownLynn Kessel, practice manager at Round Rock Animal Hospital in Round Rock, Texas, firmly believes that every hospital manager needs someone to vent to, share ideas with, or solve problems with. "The doctors are busy, and it may not be appropriate for a manager to share certain issues with employees," she says.
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Do pet owners belong in the veterinary clinic treatment area?We wondered, are there some significant pros and cons in showing pet owners more of what you do in your veterinary hospitals treatment and surgery space?
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Practical lymphoma management (Proceedings)Lymphoma can be classified according to World Health Organization clinical stage, anatomic site, histologic/cytologic phenotype, and immunophenotype.
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Small colon impaction (Proceedings)Small colon impaction is a relatively infrequent cause of colic. However, when it does occur, it can be difficult to recognize and to manage. We have noticed over the last several years that many of these cases are initiated by diarrheal disease, making the eventual diagnosis of an obstructive condition unexpected by the veterinarian.
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Three Ways Client Service Representatives Can Build Client LoyaltyWhen pet owners visit veterinary practice, their first and last interactions are typically with the front office team. Consequently, client service representatives need to be well trained to create positive first and last impressions.
