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Using serum biomarkers to detect early change in joint tissues in horsesOsteoarthritis is a common problem for the athletic horse and has been estimated to cause 60 percent of lameness cases in the athletic horse.
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A safe haven for petsMy idea to help abused families blossomed into a program that shelters pets while their families get the help they need to escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives.
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When the client says, 'No'Here are five commonly recommended services along with educational strategies for getting pet owners to "yes."
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What practice life teaches a veterinarianA recent veterinary graduate shares the important lessons she learned outside the classroom.
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Answers to three common questions about equine nutritionObesity, laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome can be managed with the right kind of feed.
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Video: Common canine reproduction questions answeredDr. Autumn Davidson answers several frequently asked canine reproduction questions: Does supplementing thyroid hormone improve fertility? Are vaginal culture results helpful in prebreeding examinations? How should apparent failure to lactate be treated?
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Here's to your healthEven veterinary teams sometimes overlook the power of the love and support pets provide. But now and then you may get an important reminder that a pet can lend hope and support healing--just as this veterinary student did.
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Get to the heart of feline heartworm preventionConcerned about the threat of feline heartworm infection, team members at Valley Animal Hospital in Roanoke, Va., decided to launch a campaign to educate clients.
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Resistant pyoderma (Proceedings)Resident bacteria are normal inhabitants and are able to grow on normal skin.
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Diagnosis canine aggression-why dogs bite the hand that feeds them (Proceedings)For many years, we taught clients who live with dogs who bite that the problem is likely 'dominance' – the dog is possessing over space, food or other resources to establish a hierarchical position. While some aggressive reactions may be due to the dog's perceived need to guard a resource, there is no evidence that interactions with humans aim at establishing rank.
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Cardiology emergencies (Proceedings)Technicians familiar with cardiac emergencies can respond quickly and appropriately to minimize suffering and maximize the chance of success of treatment for the patient.
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Internet marketing for the new generation of pet owners (Proceedings)The days of marketing your veterinary practice solely through the Yellow Pages, word of mouth or local newspapers are over.
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VIN Clinical Q&A: How useful is topical tacrolimus in treating perianal fistulas?How much success have you had using topical tacrolimus as a single agent once or twice a day to treat perianal fistulas?
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Basic electrocardiography: Recognizing common arrhythmias (Proceedings)The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a record of the average electrical potential generated in the heart muscle at the body's surface.
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Are you a workaholic?You know the type. You might even be the type-the DVM who routinely puts in 12-plus hour days, never takes vacations, can't bear to delegate, feels anxious and purposeless when not on the job.
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Fibromyalgia cases trickling into practiceIn every practice, there are baffling cases that defy a traditional diagnostic approach.
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Clinical Exposures: A perinephric pseudocyst in a catAn 11-year-old 14.5 lb (6.6 kg) castrated male domestic shorthaired cat was presented for evaulation of a progressively distended abdomen.
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Practical Matters: Ultrasonography's limits in staging tumorsMost oncologists perform staging in cancer patients to help determine treatment options and prognosis.
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Surgical advances for musculoskeletal diseases (Proceedings)There have been several surgical procedures developed in the last few years to aid in treating musculoskeletal disease in horses.
