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West Nile virus infection: Essential facts for small-animal practitionersThe media buzz may have quieted considerably, but West Nile virus continues to cause illness and death nationwide and is here to stay. Within six years of the initial detection of this exotic mosquito-borne virus in New York, it has spread to all continental states, through Canada and Mexico, and into Central America.
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AAAS symposium-Improving the welfare of farm animalsIn my 30-year career as an animal scientist, I have focused on two areas of cattle and pig treatment badly in need of major improvement: farm housing and slaughterhouse handling.
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A tip for clients whose dogs exhibit social status aggressionDr. Benjamin Hart discusses a problem commonly encountered by practitioners--fighting between a client's dogs. Dr. Hart considers one potential cause of this problem: the owner inadvertently undermines the pack hierarchy. He describes a method for quick resolution of aggression between two normal dogs whose owner has created instability and aggression by interfering with the social order. His advice: Show the dogs that you reinforce the same social hierarchy they do. Keep in mind that there are various causes of interdog aggression and that other causes will require different interventions.
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Heartworm prevention: The reminder quagmireForgetting that monthly preventive-it's so easy to do, even for veterinarians and their own pets (you know you've forgotten a time or two!). Here's why and how to not let clients skip a dose again.
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Who's better for veterinary medicine?A proven advocate of the veterinary medical profession, President George W. Bush has demonstrated his support personally and politically. Through his keen understanding of the human-animal bond, his leadership in the war on terror and his continued interest in protecting the small businesses of our country, President Bush remains the best candidate to promote our interests as veterinary medical professionals.
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Toxicology Brief: Kalanchoe species poisoning in petsKalanchoe is a genus of 150 to 200 plant species, most of which are native to southern Africa, Madagascar, and Australia.
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Common neurological diseases in food animal (Proceedings)Maybe this doesn't really fit "common" but it is always interesting to hear about cases. The main thing about rabies in cattle (and other species) is that signs are quite variable and inconsistent. Certain signs should be "red flags" for bovine rabies. Oftentimes cattle with rabies will have some history of hindlimb ataxia, weakness, or paralysis (this in itself is typical of many bovine diseases but for cattle exhibiting these signs, rabies should be considered).
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Surviving a weak economyThere's an old axiom in the veterinary profession that the field essentially is recession-proof.
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Top 5 veterinary blogsSave time searching for the best veterinary blogs with this Firstline-approved collection.
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A challenging case: Phimosis in a young adult dogA 2-year-old 32.1-lb (14.6-kg) intact male mixed-breed dog from a local animal shelter was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals soft tissue surgery service for castration and surgical treatment of phimosis due to a congenitally stenotic preputial orifice.
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Common parasitic diseases of reptiles & amphibians (Proceedings)In this presentation we will discuss the various groupings of parasites seen infesting reptiles & amphibians, how to identify them and thoughts on proper treatment to rid the hosts of these parasites.
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Job satisfaction hinges on preparationThe veterinary graduate's final assignment as a student requires research, a meticulously planned budget and the right questions.
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Celebrate Client Appreciation WeekClients just might feel spoiled with the attention they receive during Client Appreciation Week at VCA University Veterinary Clinic in Fairfax, Va.
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Mobility matters: nutritional management of canine joint diseaseOsteoarthritis in dogs is often diagnosed late owing to several factors. Here’s why, plus tips for managing this debilitating disease through nutrition.
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Cervical disorders of large breed dogs (Proceedings)Disease processes of the cervical spinal cord and vertebral column and the pain and paresis produced by these disorders are a common cause of presentation to the veterinarian.
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Leading Off: Prepare to re-evaluate your feline vaccination protocolsMore than a year in the making, the 2006 American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Feline Vaccine Advisory Panel Report is scheduled for publication in the Nov. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Q&A: So ... you want to be a relief doctor?Answers to questions about what it takes to become a locum tenens veterinarian.
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Elbow dysplasia (Proceedings)Elbow dysplasia is a collective term for the developmental orthopedic diseases of the canine elbow. Traditionally, it refers to ununited anconeal process (UAP), osteochondrosis of the humeral condyle (OCD), and fragmentation of the medial coronoid process (FCP).
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Skills Laboratory, Part 2: Interpreting the results of a neurologic examinationIn this article, I help you correctly interpret the findings of a neurologic evaluation in order to answer the most important question when dealing with a neurologic problem: Where is the lesion?
