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Beyond the Adult Lifestage -The Veterinarian's Role in Optimal Nutrition for Mature Adult and Senior Pets (sponsored by Iams)Veterinarians are in the best position to evaluate the nutrient needs of their aging patients and to provide owners with guidance about optimal nutritional support and proper food selection.
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Laparoscopy: Underused yet definitive diagnostic toolThe laparoscope was developed as a diagnostic tool in the early 20th Century with the first experimental laparoscopy being performed in a dog in 1901. It wasn't until the 1930s that the laparoscope began being used as a diagnostic tool in human medicine. It took another 50 years before the laparoscope was used to perform surgeries such as appendectomies and cholecystectomies.
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Blood pressure measurement in cats (2:10)Dr. Cynthia Stubbs discusses the importance of measuring blood pressure in all cats.
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Hoof horn disorders, causes and cures (Proceedings)The general principles of therapy for digital diseases are to eliminate the pain first and foremost and then to correct the underlying problem if possible.
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Shelter-animal relocation raises infectious disease concernsShelters are moving hundreds of animals from place to place to avoid euthanasia, but veterinarians warn of infectious disease issues.
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Editors' Guest: Protecting pets' hearts: Revised heartworm guidelinesDr. Sheldon Rubin reviews the latest revised heartworm guidelines.
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Urolithiasis in small ruminants (Proceedings)Urolithiasis is the most widespread and economically important urinary disease of ruminant species.
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The love of a dogA firsthand glimpse into the daily life of a mixed animal practice veterinarian.
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Coaching your way to the topLearning how to coach can greatly improve your veterinary practice. Here are some tips to get you started.
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Thanks, FirstlineI hope you continue with this magazine—I found it very interesting and helpful! I marked the article "27 Steps to Make an Ow Visit Wow!" in the July/August issue and left it for our doctors to read.
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5 ways to make clients feel welcomeIt only takes a little extra effort to make pet owners feel special. The benefit: happy, loyal clients who appreciate your care.
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Neutering companion exotic mammals (Proceedings)One of the main reasons for neutering exotic pet mammals is to control reproduction. Medical and behavioral indications are also important factors to consider in making a decision to have a pet neutered.
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Dermatologic clinical pathology for dummiesExamining the growing role of digital imaging and artificial intelligence in veterinary dermatology
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Take a walk on the wild sideThink your practice is a zoo? Try visiting one. That's what the team at Sanford Animal Hospital in Sanford, N.C., did. Team members and their families took in the zoo at their leisure, then they met up at the outdoor pavilion for hot dogs, hamburgers, and all the fixin's.
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Client handout: 5 dangers to pets eyesEducate veterinary clients on what signs to watch for and some dangers to avoid as they try to prevent or get in to see you faster for possible ulcers, conjunctivitis, glaucoma and more in pets.
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Traumatic head injury (Proceedings)Trauma is a common presenting complaint in the small animal veterinary emergency room and traumatic brain injury occurs in a high proportion of these patients.
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Update on feline asthma (Proceedings)Feline bronchopulmonary disease (FBPD), often referred to as "feline asthma" actually encompasses a group of common, but poorly understood, airway diseases. It is estimated that bronchopulmonary disease affects 1% of the general cat population and > 5% of the Siamese breed. Cats of any age can be affected and there is no clear gender predisposition.
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Diagnosing infectious diseaseHistorically, veterinarians have had four options for diagnosing most infectious agents.
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Keep 'em guessingWant a fun, educational way to jazz up your reception area? Post a quiz on your bulletin board, says Laura Greer, practice manager for Above and Beyond Pet Care Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Her practice uses quizzes to keep waiting clients informed and entertained. For example: I come in sizes that range from 2 pounds to 200 pounds, and I sweat through my feet. What am I? Answer: a dog.
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An introduction to DICOMDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine (DICOM), a set of comprehensive communication standards, was developed to promote interoperability of digital imaging devices in human medicine.
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The Pizza PrincipleHere's what pizza can teach you about appreciating your veterinary practice managers and owners.
