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Sodium hypochlorite bleach ingestion in two dogs
This report describes a unique case of sodium hypochlorite bleach toxicosis, which resulted in the development of severe metabolic derangements and complications including hypernatremia and hyperchloremia, metabolic acidosis, renal insufficiency, possible cerebral edema, aspiration pneumonia, and possibly a coagulation disorder, which led to the decision to euthanize the dogs.
Comparison of surgical treatment options for cranial cruciate ligament disease in large-breed dogs with excessive tibial plateau angle
Surgical treatment of dogs with excessive tibial plateau angle (eTPA) has a higher complication rate, but comparable outcome to that of dogs without eTPA.
Calcium metabolism in birds
The special characteristics of calcium metabolism in birds, mainly associated with egg production, are discussed, along with common clinical disorders secondary to derangements in calcium homeostasis.
Those big dog spays
This is all very comforting. I did the most relaxed large dog spay of my life this morning (just finished) using the Dowling spay retractor. AND I did my first OVE - and wow, did the stress seem to melt away when I decided to do ovariectomy instead of ovariohysterectomy on this 2 year old GSD. There was way less "oozing" (no torn broad ligament) and generally less blood contamination in the abdomen, something that generally makes me anxious. And I totally cranked on my Miller's knots, and was very confident (unlike usually) that they were going to do the trick. Hmmm... there's hope for the large spay wussies after all.
Squirrel pox
Just an interesting tidbit from our wildlife rehab people. We have been seeing alot of juvenile squirrels with pox lesions. On a whim one of the rehabers applied a nystatin powder called NYSTOP to the lesions. Within a day they begin to dry up & fall off.
Owners wish to amputate leg of young dog with unconfirmed diagnosis of osteosarcoma
There isn't a single correct answer here. I recognize your hesitation -- this is not a classic breed for OSA (osteosarcoma). But unfortunately, the radiographic changes are consistent with OSA, this is a typical location, and OSA can occur in dogs this young.
Why aren't veterinarians interested in rural practice?
If you don't have a spouse, the chances of finding a singleton of the right sex that fits your personality is exponentially less in a small town. If you do have a spouse, the chance of your spouse finding a job in a small town is exponentially less (depending on the career).
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Name for my first child
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Basic Fish Medicine
May 20 - June 17, 2008
(Also open to staff at www.VSPN.org) Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
May 12 - June 7, 2008 Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part I
June 8 - September 14 Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B
June 12 - August 14, 2008 Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
June 23 - July 14, 2008 Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis
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August 21 - October 23, 2008 Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
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