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Use of Portocaval Venografts with Ameroid Constrictor Placement and Hepatic Lobectomy for Treatment of Intralobular Intrahepatic Portocaval Shunts in Four Dogs
Hepatic lobectomy can be used to remove an intralobular intrahepatic shunt with no apparent long-term adverse effects.
Toxic Shock Syndrome in a Horse with Staphylococcus aureus Pneumonia
In horses with pneumonia, clinical signs of shock, vasculitis, and fever unresponsive to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory treatment may be suggestive of toxic shock syndrome, particularly if clusters of gram-positive cocci are seen in transtracheal wash fluid.
Kinematic Analysis of the Hind Limb During Swimming and Walking in Healthy Dogs and Dogs with Surgically Corrected Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Results suggested that, following surgical management of a ruptured CCL in dogs, swimming resulted in greater ranges of motion of the stifle and tarsal joints than did walking.
Use of Clomipramine, Alprazolam, and Behavior Modification for Treatment of Storm Phobia in Dogs
Thirty of the 32 dogs that completed the study had a degree of improvement, as measured by care-givers' global assessment.
Mask Induction Of Birds/Exotics Versus Dogs And Cats
I concur with all of the above comments. We routinely mask induce avian patients with isoflurane. Most of these are for minor diagnostic procedures. A major difference between domestic mammals and our avian patients is the efficiency of the respiratory system of birds. Birds rapidly transition to unconsciousness, whereas a domestic cat or dog (without premedication) might take upwards of 10 minutes or more. During this period, the animals will go through an involuntary excitement phase where they may violently struggle excessively. This excitement will be associated with catecholamine release, increased oxygen demand, etc. It is, therefore, necessary to provide a premedicant and/or use a parenteral anesthetic to transition them through to unconsciousness.
Diazepam/Ketamine/Torbutrol Combination In Same Syringe?
I would give the butorphanol separately. Combined with diazepam, it can precipitate out nastily, and permanently.
Tooth Extraction Fees
Should a person charge per tooth or for the time involved?
Disease-Free Survival In LSA: Comparison Of Maintenance And No Maintenance
The 6-month chemotherapy protocol based on CHOP, with no maintenance phase, provides similar DFI and survival times when compared to a similar protocol with a prolonged maintenance phase ...
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Control The Dollars Flowing Through Your Practice
- Do you just nod automatically when your business manager goes over your balance sheets and cash flow statements with you? Or do you nod with real understanding?
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Don Draper, University Professor, Iowa State University
Dr. Robert Froehlich, President, Summit Veterinary Advisors, LLC, Lakewood, Colorado
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June 5 to July 10, 2003
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This course covers the fundamentals of practice financial management. Course topics include: using practice financial statements as management tools; applying economic performance ratios; utilizing financial modeling and practice budgets to grow the practice; using cash flow budgets for decision making; applying capital budgeting procedures to resource allocations; and determining practice value. Visit the Strategies for Success: Control The Dollars Flowing Through Your Practice course page to learn more about this 10 credit hour CE course and to Sign Up!
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