Avian Influenza In A Cat: Things You Should Know
A domestic cat in Germany has become the first European Union mammal to die of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. The cat was found dead at the weekend on the Baltic island of Ruegen, where dozens of birds infected with H5N1 have been found. Read more about this on the VIN Message Boards.
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Cytologic Patterns of Lymphadenopathy in Dogs Infected with Leishmania infantum
Abnormal lymph node cytology is much more common in dogs with clinical leishmaniosis than in dogs with subclinical infection, and primarily involves lymphoid hyperplasia. Despite finding no association between the density of amastigotes and type of lymphadenopathy, lymph node cytology still is a valuable diagnostic tool for diagnosing canine leishmaniosis.
Reports of Parallel Group-Controlled Clinical Trials: What Needs To Be There?
The randomized-controlled clinical trial [RCT] is the most reliable methodology for assessing the efficacy of interventions in veterinary medicine. However, there are a number of issues in the design and conduct of the trial, as well as the analysis, that must be carefully considered and described in the report to ensure that valid conclusions are made. In addition, the readers must be able to determine whether the reported results are applicable to the patients they routinely treat. Many trials are reported in the veterinary literature with crucial information missing, which leaves the reader wondering about the validity and generalizability of the results, or worse, not wondering about them when they should be.
Amputation of the Equine Distal Limb: Indications, Techniques and Long-Term Care
This report describes methods, prosthetic design, and results in 30 cases of partial limb amputation including and distal to the fetlock joint in the horse.
Assessment of the welfare of working horses, mules and donkeys, using health and behaviour parameters
Working animals provide an essential transport resource in developing countries worldwide. Many of these animals are owned by poor people and work in harsh environments, so their welfare is a cause for concern. A protocol was developed to assess the welfare of working horses, mules and donkeys in urban and peri-urban areas, using direct observation of health and behaviour parameters.
Aflatoxin Contamination Of Diamond Pet Foods: Contact Information, Treatments, And Prognosis For Affected Animals
Affected pets may have no clinical signs initially, so any exposed animals should be evaluated. Clinical signs are vague and include lethargy, inappetence, and vomiting. Also look for signs of jaundice and bleeding. Screening lab work should minimally include a chemistry profile and CBC, even in asymptomatic dogs. Look especially for low cholesterol, high bilirubin, and high ALT. Aflatoxins interrupt protein transcription at the DNA level and so may invalidate ALT alone as a true indicator of liver cell injury. Aflatoxin-B1 can be classified as a highly toxic compound (LD50 1-50 mg/BWkg) for most animal species ...
Options To Correct Urinary Incontinence, Including Information On New Urethral Implant, Collagen Injections, And Acupuncture
Interestingly, Bard-Parker has a new implant called Tegress which is supposed to be more or less permanent. Unfortunately, it was tested on pigs, and there's no research on its use in dogs.
Treatment Of Ethylene Glycol Toxicity In Cats (Ethanol And Fomepizole Information)
The use of ethanol and fomepizole 3 hours after ethylene glycol administration resulted in 25% recovery for ethanol-treated cats and 100% recovery in the 4-MP cats. On the downside, when treatment was delayed to 4 hours post-ingestion, there was 100% mortality regardless of protocol used.
Transitional Cell Carcinoma: Risk Of Tumor Seeding? Suggestions On How To Collect A Biopsy
Doing 'traumatic catheterization' is also helpful and easy to do ...
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Join a panel of speakers for a discussion on Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT). This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Recent Rounds Top Five Tax Issues for VetsVeterinary Quiz Challenge Feline Renal Disease (AAFP)Economics of an In-House LaboratoryDisaster PreparednessBehavioral Conditioning In ZoosCoronavirus-Associated ECE In FerretsKitten Kindergarten (AAFP)Internships and Residencies
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Effect of Diet and Tylosin on Chronic Diarrhea in Beagles
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Intermediate Fish Medicine
This intermediate fish medicine course is designed to further your experience with fish medicine. The basic concepts will be expanded and applied to case examples. One week will be devoted to an in-depth examination of the diseases of Koi and goldfish, some of the more popular and common fish brought to practitioners. The instructors are experienced fish practitioners who will provide important tips on running a fish practice, as well as the important issues facing aquatic medicine. Instructors:
Drury Reavill, DVM, DABVP (Avian), DACVP
Helen Roberts, DVM
Bronwyn Szignarowitz, DVM Dates:
March 9 – April 6, 2006
Real-time sessions: Thursday evenings; March 9, 16, 23, 30; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 8 Tuition:
Member/$140, Non-Member/$218
Course enrollment also open to VSPN members. All course registrants please be aware that this is an intermediate level course, which assumes a basic level of knowledge on fish medicine. This basic level of knowledge may constitute completion of the Basic Fish Medicine course or past or current experience in a fish practice. Please read the course description and weekly outline carefully to judge whether this is the appropriate course for you. To Register:
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