Transdermal Gel Delivery in Cats
Do transdermal preparations work? Which drugs reach appropriate concentrations? Dr. Dawn Boothe at Auburn University will pay for shipping and measurement of plasma or serum samples from feline patients transdermally administered preparations of enrofloxacin, metronidazole, prednisolone, fluoxetine, amitriptyline, clomipramine, buprenorphine, cyproheptadine or methimazole. Have a cat on one of these transdermal medications? Participate in this study to assess drug absorption and kinetics in your patient and help collect information that will help all feline patients. Let's lead the way in clinical trial participation and, as a community, help advance the way we practice medicine. Check and see if one of the many listed clinical trials might make new or novel therapies available for your patients!
Unusual and Exotic Pets
The joint conference of the Unusual and Exotic Pets Group (UEP) of the Australian Veterinary Association and the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Australian Committee (AAVAC) was held at Te Papa, the National Museum of New Zealand, Wellington in September 2006.
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Evidence-based veterinary dermatology: a systematic review of interventions for treatment of Pseudomonas otitis in dogs
The efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions to treat canine Pseudomonas otitis were evaluated based on the systematic review of clinical trials published between 1967 and 2006. Based on the accepted criteria for quality of evidence, there is insufficient evidence for or against recommending the use of any of these treatments.
In vitro activity of an ear rinse containing tromethamine, EDTA, benzyl alcohol and 0.1% ketoconazole on Malassezia organisms from dogs with otitis externa
Malassezia organisms from dogs with otitis externa
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in vitro activity of an ear rinse containing tromethamine, EDTA, benzyl alcohol and 0.1% ketoconazole in purified water on Malassezia organisms from dogs with otitis externa. Three test solutions were evaluated: ER (EDTA, tromethamine, benzyl alcohol), ER + keto (EDTA, tromethamine, benzyl alcohol, ketoconazole), and H2O (purified water). There was a significant reduction in Malassezia growth in ER + keto. Neither ER nor H2O had any effect on the growth of Malassezia. Future studies should be performed to evaluate the in vivo efficacy of ER + keto as treatment for otic infections caused by Malassezia.
Variability of laboratory identification and antibiotic susceptibility reporting of Pseudomonas spp. isolates from dogs with chronic otitis externa
Antibiotic susceptibility patterns and MIC values reported to veterinarians demonstrated some significant variability. It was concluded that veterinarians should interpret bacterial culture and susceptibility results with multiple caveats including variability between laboratories.
Pilot study: prevalence of positive aeroallergen reactions in 10 cats with small-airway disease without concurrent skin disease
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of positive allergen reactions in cats with small-airway disease. Excluded from this study were cats with a history of skin disease or clinical signs of skin disease. Affected cats had significantly more individual positive allergen reactions on both tests than unaffected cats. Further studies are needed to determine what role, if any, aeroallergens have in the pathogenesis of this complex of feline disease.
Dog with incontinence, hyposthenuria, and increased creatinine values: nephrons, antibiotic use, and urine cultures
The chance that antibiotics will resolve azotemia or incontinence is essenitally zero. We have to resist the temptation to let client's expectations dictate what we do, because they think tests aren't "good value for money", even though we know better ...
Acute Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Acute tumor lysis syndrome (ATLS) is certainly possible in this case, but is incredibly rare. However once ATLS starts, it is incredibly hard to treat.
Do dogs have bipolar disorder?
Even if this is canine bipolar disease, veterinary experience shows us that aggressive animals respond primarily to behavior modification, with the possible use of medication as an adjunct. If the owner is looking for the bipolar drug that will cure her dog (as if that exists for people), she's out of luck!
Client using magnetic pad with cat: Is it harmful?
I have a client who uses very strong magnetic pads to help with her fibromyalgia. She has found that her 14 year old hyperthyroid and IBD cat is comforted when laying on these mats.
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Pain Management of the Canine and Feline
This course will cover pain terminology, pain physiology, common pain syndromes, and help technicians to recognize signs of pain. The course reviews pharmacology and techniques such as local and regional blocks. Upon completion the student will be able to apply pain management strategies for specific conditions and procedures. By applying the concepts and techniques in this course the student will be better able to help implement a team approach to a Pain Management Program in clinical practice. This course is open to all veterinary staff working in the patient care and anesthesia sections of the hospital. Email VSPNCE@vspn.org for information about the price breaks for hospitals that enroll 5 or more employees. Please be sure to follow the "TO REGISTER" information BEFORE you register. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: - Understand pain terminology
- Understand basic pain physiology
- Understand basic pharmacology and application of drugs
- Understand basic local and regional block application
- Apply pain management strategies to specific procedures and conditions using the pain management triad
- Have a new understanding for the complexity of chronic pain syndromes
- With the veterinary team, implement a pain management program in clinical practice
Instructor:
Deneen Cordell, AAS, CVT Dates:
May 30 - July 6, 2007 Real-time sessions: Tuesday evenings; June 5, 12, 19, and 26; 9:00-10:30pm ET (Wednesdays, 01:00 am - 02:30 am GMT) CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
$111 ($100 early bird special if registered by May 16, 2007). Textbook: There is no required text for this course.
The instructor recommends the following texts for those interested: Pain Management for the Small Animal Practitioner, 2nd Ed., Tranquilli, W., Grimm, & Lamont, L. (2004). Teton NewMedia. Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management Secrets, Greene, S. A. (2002). Elsevier Health. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Pain Management of the Canine and Feline page. To register, go to the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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