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Practical Matters: Carefully consider drug dosages in puppies and kittens
September 1st 2007Little research has been done demonstrating the pharmacokinetics of drugs commonly administered to puppies and kittens or defining the safe and effective doses of these drugs. When considering giving a particular drug, you must think about pediatric physiology and the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of the chosen drug.
An Interview with Dr. William J. Kay
September 1st 2007Having helped develop postgraduate programs at the Animal Medical Center, Dr. Kay urges veterinary students to take advantage of such educational opportunities as much as possible. "You will gain and grow in skill, confidence, and knowledge faster than at any other time in your career."
DVM files defamation suit over ex-relative's 911 call
September 1st 2007Dayton, Ohio - An Ohio veterinarian filed a $2 million civil action against her former father-in-law, claiming a 911 call he made that led to her and her ex-husband's arrests last year on domestic-violence charges defamed her, derailed her run for political office and hurt her veterinary practice.
New agricultural lab to serve state
August 29th 2007Oklahoma City, Okla. - 8/29/2007 - Construction of an $11.3-million laboratory at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry broke ground, beginning the yearlong project that will increase biosecurity efforts and testing capabilities.
USDA provides nearly $6 million in disaster aid to Kansas
August 23rd 2007Washington - 8/23/2007 - Up to $5.9 million in aid from the United States Department of Agriculture will be available to a Kansas town and surrounding areas leveled by a powerful tornado in late May that left over 400 animals displaced.
BrightHeart veterinary centers partner with The Tower of Hope
August 17th 2007Armonk, N.Y. - 8/17/2007 - BrightHeart Veterinary Centers has signed on as a supporting sponsor for The Tower of Hope, a charity foundation that aids people who suffer from disabilities, abusive relationships or chronic illnesses through the use and assistance of pets.
Britain hopes foot-and-mouth disease contained, despite new report
August 10th 2007London - 8/10/2007 - Despite a possible new case of foot-and-mouth disease just miles from the original one several days ago, British health officials believe they have the situation confined to a small area of southwest England.
Cornell veterinary scientists discover novel group of bacteria
August 8th 2007Ithaca, N.Y. - 8/8/2007 - A team of Cornell University scientists from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences discovered that a novel group of E. coli bacteria is associated with intestinal inflammation in patients with Crohn's disease, the university reports. Their findings were published in The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology.