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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.
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Nonsurgical animal sterilization: The potential to control pet overpopulation-and save human livesNonsurgical animal sterilization can help humans as much as it helps animals.
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Practical Matters: Helpful hints for treating soft tissue sarcomas in dogs and catsVeterinary oncologist Dr. Kim Selting provides her advice on achieving the best outcomes in these cases.
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Be smarter about your hardwareDon't buy home computers for the office?even if the price seems irresistible. You'll save on aspirin when you spend a little more on business-grade machines.
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The profession of no returnWith high debt and low salaries, investing in a veterinary education has a poor return on investment.
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Modern technologies in veterinary diagnostics: Addressing industry challengesIn the US, 66% of households own a pet. That’s almost 87 million homes. Even more striking, 97% of US pet owners consider their animals to be part of the family. This may not come as a surprise for those of us in the veterinary field, but it does underscore the growing demand for veterinary services — placing considerable pressure on our dedicated veterinary healthcare teams.
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Forecast: Schedule disrupters on the horizonIt doesn't take a crystal ball to know who'll walk through your practice door next. All you really need is a meeting, says Cindie McDuffee, the office manager at Animal Hospital of Thousand Oaks in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
