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Basic ethics and veterinary medicineNew graduates should disclose their ethical standards to prospective employers.
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Endoscopic examination of the normal equine upper airway at rest (Proceedings)This paper will focus on the normal anatomy of the upper airway and manipulations of the endoscope to allow a thorough examination of the region in question. Adequate restraint of the horse allows for a controlled and complete endoscopic examination. This is not always achievable. When dynamic functional collapse of the upper airway is suspected from the horse's presenting history ideally the resting endoscopic examination is performed without use of sedation. Sedatives may alter nasopharyngeal and laryngeal movements and consequently affect the assessment of the airway.
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Sterilization drug in works for wildlife, possibly companion animalsCollege Station, Texas - Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) are finalizing development of an oral contraceptive to help to control wildlife populations and that might one day be modified for companion animals.
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Nasal disorders in the dog and cat (Proceedings)Lymphocytic-plasmacytic rhinitis (L-PR) is a nonspecific inflammatory condition associated with antigenic and irritant stimulation. This disorder is most commonly found in dogs. and has a predisposition for Dachshunds. The clinical signs are those commonly seen with nasal diseases, including sneezing and nasal discharge of varying character.
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Up a river without a paddleWe wondered aloud over the din of the roaring river if these rapids were runnable.
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AAAS symposium-Ethical issues in companion-animal practiceCompanion-animal veterinarians need a strong sense of integrity to navigate the complex ethical quandaries present at the crossroads of pets, owners, and society.
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Generation wars: Can't we all just get along?She's a workaholic. He doesn't get the rules. She wants a steady, independent work environment, while he prefers lots of activity and public recognition. Here's a quick guide to the care and feeding of team members from different generations.
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Getting the message acrossThe six principles of adult learning provide a framework for building a protocol for ongoing client education.
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Leading Off: Don't just hunt zebras: The new preventive healthcare guidelinesDr. Michael Moyer shows the importance of the new preventive healthcare guidelines.
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A pet's picture: pricelessThe team at Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Carthage, N.Y., knows how to captivate their audience.
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5 imaging gems for veterinarians: How digital radiography can make your practice sparkleWorried that DR will become obsolete as soon as you make the purchase? Dont worryjust like fine diamonds, this technology holds value for years to come.
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Sharing a piece of the pieLooking for a new way to keep your team motivated? When team members at Franklin County Animal Hospital Inc., in Rocky Mount, Va., got into a rut, they adopted an idea from 1001 Ways to Energize Employees by Bob Nelson (Workman Publishing Co., 1997), and modified it to fit their practice.
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2009 vaccine update: core vaccines and realistic protocols for dogs (Proceedings)In recent years, vaccination protocols have undergone a number of changes, such as which vaccines to give, when, and how often.
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Ophthalmic drugs: What's new?New ocular pharmacologic agents or new uses for familiar products are discovered every year. This article discusses a select few of these newer therapies in veterinary ophthalmology.
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Clinical Exposures: Biliary cystadenomatosis in a ferretA 6.5-year-old neutered male ferret was presented for evaluation of anorexia and a six-month history of progressive abdominal enlargement.
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Don't just scrape by on your skin sampling skillsThis how-to handout on performing a skin scraping will help improve your chances of catching an infection with mighty sneaky mites in veterinary patients.
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Building the bond: Regarding AlfredA compassionate animal lover rescued a guinea pig near death and nursed it back to health, renewing my belief in the healing power of love.
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From RVT to DVM: The alphabet soup of veterinary medicineJessica Harris, RVT, describes herself as the quintessential veterinary person who knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. This March, she realized her dream of attending veterinary school with an acceptance letter to North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
