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Toxicology Brief: Cycad toxicosis in dogsCycad toxicosis has been described in people and many animals, including dogs, sheep, and cattle. In this article, I focus on the clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment of cycad toxicosis in dogs.
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The diabetic cat (Proceedings)Is the feline diabetic patient every veterinarian's nightmare? Since diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrinopathies in cats, it is likely you will face this disease many times in your veterinary career.
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Fluid therapy 101 (Proceedings)Fluid therapy is one of the most important aspects of patient management in veterinary medicine. It is however, important to realize that fluid therapy is a supportive measure and the underlying disease process that lead to aberrations in water, electrolyte and acid-base status must be identified and treated.
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Case 12 The case of an increasingly itchy dogWyatt has a history of seasonal atopic dermatitis, but he has become progressively more pruritic over the past few weeks. Review all the details of Wyatt's case and help him overcome the itch.
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Be back soon: How to take a sabbatical from your veterinary practiceIf a three-day weekend or short vacation isn't easing the stress of practice life, you may need more. Here's how one veterinarian found professional renewal through a two-month sabbatical.
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Feeling stuck with heartworm prevention?Here's how to open the door to more adherence from veterinary clients and make your program a better fit.
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From fat to fit-Avoiding six common mistakes while helping pets combat obesity (Sponsored by Nestlé Purina)Part of the 2011 Nestlé Purina Veterinary Symposium publication
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How to identify the cause of weight loss in geriatric catsUnfortunately, weight changes in older cats are often attributed merely to aging, so clients may not seek veterinary care or veterinarians may inadvertently delay a diagnostic workup until marked weight loss is evident or additional clinical signs arise. Starting with a detailed history, work your way through a complete workup in these patients.
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Porcine insulin zinc suspension in the management of feline diabetes mellitus (Sponsored by Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health)Vetsulin (porcine insulin zinc suspension) is approved by the FDA for reducing hyperglycemia and hyperglycemia-associated clinical signs in cats with diabetes mellitus.
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Diagnosing fatal sinker syndrome and implementing treatment Plan APart 4 in a series on understanding the disease progression of abnormal hoof anatomy.
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Put unused space to work as a central pharmacyScattered inventory and inefficient procedures cost you time and money. Here's a solution.
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Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs: Is vaccination a factor?A recent report looks into whether veterinarians should be concerned with immunization in dogs with a history of this disease.
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CVC Highlight: Clearing it all up: A review of new dermatology drugsVeterinary dermatologist Dr. Patrick Hensel presents some of the newer drugs at your disposal.
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Current concepts in the management of osteoarthritis (Sponsored by Iams)Medical treatment of osteoarthritis is multifaceted and includes physical modalities, controlled exercise, weight reduction, slow-acting disease-modifying osteoarthritic agents, alteration of the environment, and anti-inflammatory medications.
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Meet the mutt-ley crew of bad dog behaviorsLets learn what Elvis Presley, Steppenwolf and George Thorogood can teach us to coach pet owners through their precocious pooches bad manners.
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Lighten Up: Make your staff meetings more productivePhoenix, Ariz. - Veterinary medicine is stressful. The workday is filled with responsibilities, decision-making and time constraints. Staff meetings can be extremely stressful, especially when they turn into gripe sessions. Humor will help alleviate stress, and the result is a more productive meeting.
