Medical

The practice of ovulation timing has become increasingly useful to veterinarians who recognize its value in improving reproductive services.

The concept that microbes might be beneficial, rather than simply detrimental, to health, enjoys a long history of anectodal evidence.

Systemic inflammatory response may be present in animals with a consistent history and clinical characteristics, and with any three or more of the following findings.

Cytology is useful for establishing a diagnosis or can narrow the list of differentials for effusions, masses, lymphadenopathy, or organomegaly.

A review of several cases that were "the worst of the worst" concerning their level of injury or illness. Without aggressive care they all were predicted to have died.

In this lecture I will outline how to formulate a plan for fluid therapy for supportive care of sick animals using the three classic goals of fluid therapy.

Inflammatory lesions can occur due to infectious or non-infectious causes. Compared to tissue cells, inflammatory cells are readily collected by aspirates and scrapings.

Practical management of severe wounds and open fractures begins with initial assessment and management.

Anemia is a common blood work abnormality in many species, including cats. Determining the regenerative nature of the anemia guides the workup of the case.

Normally, only a small amount (milliliters) of fluid are present in the thorax and abdomen.

Mycobacteria do not stain with routine cytologic stains and can be difficult to visualize.

A test is available to detect the MDR-1 genetic deletion that leads to P-glycoprotein deficiencies in collies and related breeds.

Increasingly, the veterinary practitioner will find that the favorite drug of choice is no longer a viable option. The role of resistance in therapeutic failure of antimicrobials is well established.

The periparturient period can be associated with high morbidity and even mortality for the dam and neonates.

Cardiac arrest leads to dysoxia in the brain mitochondria... energy failure.

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology is an excellent adjunctive tool for evaluating internal organs.

The goal of antimicrobial therapy for UTI is to resolve clinical signs of infection, eliminate bacteruria, and also avoid resistance.

The object of this review is to convey new scientific information and resultant practical techniques applicable to the care of the severely injured patient.

Small lymphocytes are smaller in size than a neutrophil and have a round nuclei that takes up the majority of the cell.

The deepening recession is taking a swipe at veterinary visits, and cats are at the greatest risk.

National Report -- Ten U.S. cities clawed their way to the top of the rankings when it comes to feline care.

Urbana, Ill. -- Veterinarians see instances of pet poisonings every day that are entirely preventable.

Washington -- A research study funded by the National Institutes of Health reveals a new treatment for the canine form of muscular dystrophy that could help treat the human form of the disease.

Lakewood, Colo. -- Since 2002, veterinarians have realized that they play as much a role in compliance as pet owners, and compliance levels have increased as a result, according to a new study.

Phoenix -- The Humane Society of the United States filed a class-action lawsuit against Petland Inc. and the Hunte Corp. for allegedly selling "unhealthy puppy-mill puppies to unsuspecting customers."

Tallahassee -- A bill that would have required sterilization of all cats and dogs by the age of 4 months was substantially changed by the Florida House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee.

Directions to the 2009 CVC Central in Kansas City, Mo.

Meridian, Idaho -- The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists is offering up its services in May to a group that never fails in its service to others.

Baton Rouge, La. -- A successful surgery on a bleeding tumor in a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever earned the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine $100,000 in thanks from the dog's owners.

Springfield, Ill. - An Illinois Senate bill that would have labeled cosmetic ear cropping and tail docking as "animal torture" was cut to the point of removing all substantial policy change.