Authors


M. Joseph Bojrab, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS

Latest:

Surgery of the tracheal collapse (Proceedings)

The upper airway distress syndrome is composed of thee individual conditions that cause animals to have moderate to sever inspiratory dypnea.


Hany Youssef, BVSc, DVM, MS

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Toxicology Brief: Cycad toxicosis in dogs

Cycad 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.


Cynthia Stubbs, DVM, DACVIM

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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.


Sherri J. Ross, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

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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.


Terri Bonenberger, DVM, DACVD

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Case 12 The case of an increasingly itchy dog

Wyatt 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.


Peter Fisher, DVM

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Be back soon: How to take a sabbatical from your veterinary practice

If 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.




Paul Tulacz, DVM

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Taking to the skies on vintage wings

I don't have the urge to escape to some other venue.


Pamela Stevenson, CVPM

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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.




Anne Mattson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

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How to identify the cause of weight loss in geriatric cats

Unfortunately, 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.




Linda J. I. Horspool, BVMS, PhD, DECVPT, MRCVS

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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.



Andrea E. Floyd, DVM

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Diagnosing fatal sinker syndrome and implementing treatment Plan A

Part 4 in a series on understanding the disease progression of abnormal hoof anatomy.




Angie Hartin

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Put unused space to work as a central pharmacy

Scattered inventory and inefficient procedures cost you time and money. Here's a solution.


Robert Runde, VMD

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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.



.Patrick Hensel, Dr.med.vet., DACVD

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CVC Highlight: Clearing it all up: A review of new dermatology drugs

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Patrick Hensel presents some of the newer drugs at your disposal.



Darryl L. Millis, MS, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR, CCRP

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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.




Sherrie Yuschak, RVT, VTS (behavior), KPA-CTP

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Meet the mutt-ley crew of bad dog behaviors

Lets 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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