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Spinal Arachnoid Cysts in 17 Dogs
While rare, the presence of urinary or fecal incontinence in an ambulatory animal with upper motor neuron signs and a hypermetric gait should heighten the clinician's index of suspicion for the presence of a spinal arachnoid cyst.
Postoperative Integrity of Veterinary Surgical Gloves
The overall incidence of glove defects was 23.3%. Significantly more defects occurred in gloves used for nonsoft-tissue procedures and in gloves worn on the nondominant hand. Eighty-four percent of all defects occurred in procedures lasting more than 60 minutes.
A Scoring Index for Disease Activity in Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease
We conclude that the canine IBD activity index (CIBDAI) is a reliable measure of inflammatory activity in canine IBD and that C-reactive protein (CRP) is suitable for laboratory evaluation of the effect of therapy in these patients.
Astrocytomas in Young Dogs
Astrocytomas are one of the most common tumors in domestic animals. To date, the highest incidences of astrocytomas in dogs have been found to be in brachycephalic dogs and dogs between the ages of 8 and 9 years; however, the three cases detailed in this report illustrate that astrocytomas can occur in younger dogs.
What Test Should I Use After Treating Lyme?
There is no followup test that will tell you that you have successfully eradicated the organism. In fact, we don't expect to eradicate the organism with treatment, so titers can remain high.
Base Pay Plus Commission & Benefits: Help Me Sort This Out
On base + commission salary, should the benefits be included into the base before calculating commission?
Buprenex And Ace Premed: Dose, Alternatives; Transdermals
Keep in mind that you will not get any sedation from the buprenorphine, so you may not see the same degree of calming.
Surprise VPCs -- No Clinical Signs
I would bet the incidence of PVCs in the normal dog population isn't a lot different than ours, so if you're doing screens you're bound to run across a normal dog once in a while that has them -- especially when the dog is excited in a veterinarian's office.
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Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 pm ET -
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Sunday, July 13, 10:00 pm ET -
Join Kim Schiller, DVM, DABVP for Practical Fluid Therapy In General Practice. To make it easier for VINners living in different time zones to attend, this Rounds will be presented twice -- 2 pm and 10 pm ET. Please join us at the time that suits you best.
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Recent Rounds:
 Abstract Of The Week:
Findings in Five Cats with Paw Calcification
New in VeterinaryPartner.com:
Iguana Breeding Season Basics
eVetsite Systems Website Tips:
Tips and Tricks for Better Websites
Survey of The Week Results:
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Cocoa Mulch Toxicity
* Abdominal Mass
* Consumer Reports Discussion
* PetMed Again
Do your Veterinary Technicians know how to read an ECG?
ECG - Electrocardiography is a basic course on how to set up, test, and read ECG's on small animals. More importantly this course will cover the normal versus abnormal ECG and what signs a veterinary technician needs to watch for and to anticipate changes. Have your veterinary technicians visit the course page to enroll now! It's not too late. Instructor: Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Dates: July 7 - August 10, 2003
Realtime Sessions: Thurs; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET
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