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...inside of a dog it's too dark to read.' ~
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Comparison of non-selective adrenocorticolysis with mitotane or trilostane for the treatment of dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism
The median survival time of the dogs treated with trilostane twice a day (900 days) was longer than that of the dogs treated with mitotane (720 days).
Ossification of the infraspinatus tendon bursa in 13 dogs
Of five shoulders treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), one resolved, two improved, and two were managed surgically. Of six shoulders treated by the injection of long-acting intra-articular corticosteroid (five before and one after surgery), three resolved, two improved, and one was unchanged.
Field investigation of perinatal mortality in friesian cattle associated with myocardial degeneration and necrosis
Following treatment of 205 late pregnant heifers with sodium selenite and vitamin E, the overall perinatal mortality rate in these cattle fell to below 11%.
Can a solo practice gross one million?
I was told by my management consultant that no solo practitioner does $2M. My response was "I love a challenge." My hospital administrator told him "Bite me!" Her words exactly. I told you we have fun!
Is this Trichophyton rubrum?
There was moderate scabbing across the bridge of the nose extending to above the left eye as moderate inflammation/ulceration. The ulcerated area was roughened with a swab and slides were made. Slides were mainly blood with an increased number of neutrophils.
Importance of removing all roots for cats with feline oral resorptive lesions (FORL)
I'd rather err on the side of removing it in our patients than leave something that could one day cause excruciating pain. Until dogs and cats learn how to dial 911, I'll stick with removing all roots.
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Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Fractures
May 12 - June 7, 2008
Early bird deadline - April 28! Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Allen Matson, DVM, Dipl. AVDC This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. For information on other CE courses starting soon, check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses specifically tailored to veterinary support personnel and certain VIN courses are also open to VPSN members.
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