Are Clients Asking About Fireworks Paranoia/Anxiety?
Not clear on just how to handle this loud and explosive holiday? Need a source of advice for your clients with fearful dogs? Just have a need to know? Then take a look at this article on VeterinaryPartner.com!
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Efficacy of two chondroitin sulfate ophthalmic solutions in the therapy of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects and ulcerative keratitis associated with bullous keratopathy in dogs
Topical therapy with an antimicrobial-chondroitin sulfate ophthalmic solution combined with manual debridement of nonadherent epithelium compares favorably with other published medical and surgical therapies for spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (SCCED). However, these compounds are only equivocally more effective than therapy with manual debridement alone. These solutions appear to be ineffective in the treatment of ulcerative keratitis associated with bullous keratopathy. The significance of the two cases of corneal stromal abscessation is unknown at this time and warrants further investigation.
Canine limbal melanoma: 30 cases (1992-2004). Part 1. Signalment, clinical and histological features and pedigree analysis
In Golden and Labrador retrievers there is evidence that limbal melanomas, canine anterior uveal melanoma, and ocular melanosis are at least in part heritable and that the same genetic mutation(s) may be causally associated with melanocytic disease at different ocular sites. The same genetic mutation(s) may be present in these two breeds. Histology should be performed on all cases to identify those with greater malignant potential.
EHV-1 and EHV-4 infection in vaccinated mares and their foals
The current sero-epidemiological investigation of vaccinated mares and their young foals found serological evidence of EHV-1 and EHV-4 infection in mares and foals in the first 5 weeks of life. The results further support that EHV-1 and EHV-4 circulate in vaccinated populations of mares and their unweaned foals and confirms the continuation of the cycle of EHV-1 and EHV-4 infection.
Possible association of glaucoma with pectinate ligament dysplasia and narrowing of the iridocorneal angle in Shiba Inu dogs in Japan
The majority of dogs with glaucoma had changes in both iridocorneal angle (ICA) and pectinate ligament (PL) . A narrow or slightly narrow ICA was also detected in the majority of normotensive control dogs. This study suggests that ICA narrowing and PL thickening is a common abnormality in Shiba Inu dogs in Japan and may predispose those dogs to glaucoma.
Volunteering And Veterinary Medical Assistance Team (VMAT) Question
I have some questions about volunteering and the VMAT. I have read through the recent Rounds on this topic, but for me this info has generated more questions than are answered there ...
Post Obstructed Cat Develops Tachypnea And Hypocalcemia, But Potassium Stays High
A hard lesson to learn here, one they forget to mention in vet school when they were talking about "shock doses" of fluids -- hypothermic cats do not handle fluids well at all. In the future, just remember this case and stifle your urge to bolus a cold cat.
Herbal Remedy Consult
So how about a FAQ on herbal treatments, similar to the one on nutraceuticals and supplements, that discusses general strategies for evaluating and selecting treatments ...
Macaw Laying Abnormal, Infertile Eggs: Pictures From Endoscopic Exam, Technique For Saline Cloacoscopy, Distal Oviduct Endoscopic Exam
You certainly may be able to perform a distal oviductal examination on a hen macaw that has recently laid eggs, especially if she has abnormalities (distal oviductal infection, problems with the tone of the oviductal/urodeal sphincter) present. Saline cloacoscopy can be safely performed, if care is used.
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 Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, June 4, 10 pm ET
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This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 6, 9:30 pm ET
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How To Use VIN: Part 1
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Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Comparison of Multistix PRO dipsticks with other biochemical assays for determining urine protein (UP), urine creatinine (UC) and UP:UC ratio in dogs and cats
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 49
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Systems Checklist for Locating Particular Infectious Disease(s) and more...
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Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
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Linking Third Party Web Sites (pages) to your eVetsite
Upcoming Conferences
Looking to attend -- or contribute a paper to -- a veterinary conference? Check out the On The Road With VIN folder, or the Press Releases folder, to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: CA VMA, AVMA and AAV.
From the Boards:
* Otitis Media (Video)
* Supportive Liver Care Using Alternative Medicine
* Xylitol Risks
* Copper Levels For Sheep
Purrfect Tests: Diagnostics for Feline Viral Pathogens
Early Bird registration ends June 7! This 2-week course will describe basic techniques for diagnosis of viral diseases. This will be followed by specific discussion of diagnostics for the major feline viral pathogens - Feline Herpesvirus, Feline Calicivirus, Parvovirus, FIV, FeLV and FIP. The participants will learn: - Diagnostic techniques and their advantages and disadvantages
- The most appropriate assays for diagnosis of feline viral infections
Instructor:
Melissa A. Kennedy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Dates:
June 21 - July 5, 2006
Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, June 21 and 28; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 4 Tuition:
Member/$63, Non-Member/$116 by June 7, 2006;
Member/$70, Non-Member/$129 after June 7, 2006
Course open to veterinarians and veterinary staff To find out more about this course:
Visit the Purrfect Tests: Diagnostics for Feline Viral Pathogens page:
Veterinarians click here.
Veterinary staff click here. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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