All About Heartworms
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) Resource Library contains the full-text of the AHS Proceedings and Guidelines. The AHS Proceedings and Guidelines contain the most up-to-date information about heartworm disease in dogs and cats.Enjoy the AHS Library? Plan to attend the 2007 Heartworm Symposium held in conjunction with the AVMA Annual Convention July 13-15, 2007 in Washington, D.C.
Companion Animal Parasite Council: Guidelines and more...
The mission of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) is to foster animal and human health, while preserving the human-animal bond, through recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections.
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Prevalence and characterization of urinary tract infections in dogs with surgically treated type 1 thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion
Prevalence of UTI in dogs with surgically treated type 1 thoracolumbar IVD extrusion was 27% (25 dogs). Temporal prevalence of UTI was 15% (13/89) before surgery, 12% (11/91) at 2-3 days, 16% (12/76) at 4-5 days, and 20% (8/41) at 7 days after surgery.
The experience of dog bites: A survey of veterinary science and veterinary nursing students
Rural dwellers, people with more experience of dogs, children <11 years of age, and male respondents were bitten by dogs most often. Only legislation relating to the fencing of dog owners' properties may have prevented a reasonable proportion (25; 29%) of the bites reported here.
The isoflavone content of commercially-available feline diets in New Zealand
Isoflavones are present in commercially-prepared feline diets sold in New Zealand at concentrations that have elicited physiological responses in the reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems of other mammalian species. Since isoflavones appear to be a common constituent of feline diets, further investigation of the biological activities of these dietary compounds in cats is warranted.
Clinicopathologic findings and outcome in dogs with infective endocarditis: 71 cases (1992-2005)
A diagnosis of IE should be suspected in dogs with fever, systolic or diastolic murmur, and locomotor problems. Thromboembolic disease was suspected in 31 of 71 (44%) of dogs. The mortality rate associated with IE was 56%, and median survival time was 54 days. Factors negatively associated with survival included thrombocytopenia, high serum creatinine concentration, renal complications, and thromboembolic complications.
Clients Refusing To See My Associate: How Do I Change That?
Our practice has been experiencing a problem with clients refusing to see my associate. She's a nice young woman, not abrasive, with a lot of empathy for clients and their pets. She practices good medicine and surgery, and she's been with me for a year and a half. I expected some clients would prefer to see one of us, and really hadn't worried too much about it when I hired her [my first full time associate]. However, it seems that lately it has become almost a weekly occurrence, that a client will refuse to see her, even when I am unavailable for a number of days, and the problem seems urgent. The client may or may not have seen her before. We are becoming quite frustrated about this. The fact that people might be endangering their pet's health in this behaviour is maddening.
New Grads: Salaries vs Debt
During the recent ABVP Symposium, we discussed this during lunch with AVMA Pres. Henry Childers. The way it shook out was basically this: student debt/take home pay as a new grad has stayed about the same over the last 25 years. One quarter to one third take home pay goes to student debt retirement ...
Pet Store Puppies With Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia Coli Pneumonia; Nebulization Techniques
Absolutely of concern to me, all the more so since they are not administering this via face mask but rather into the cage into which 1-3 puppies are placed. I have told others that I will be on the *other side* in any legal action against people nebulizing drugs this way. IMHO, it is wrong.
Suggestions On How To Price My Dental Program
And verily I say unto you, this is how veterinary pricing occurs. Lo, how the bogeys and demons rule, rather than sweet reason and sanity. Expenses and debts, overhead and taxes, payroll and profits, let these be the accursed words among us. Let us not be tempted into the land of milk and honey, where retirement funds and grandchildren grow. Nay, let us stay and work the arid land, for it is our duty as noble Veterinarians to save every animal, even from the most unreasonable, ignorant, and wayward steward.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 1, 9:30 pm ET
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This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, August 2, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
AAFP Rounds
Sunday, August 6, 8 pm ET
Join Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP, for Tubes, Glorious Tubes: Feeding Strategies For Sick Cats.
To attend, go to the AAFP Rounds area and click Classroom.
Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, August 6, 10 pm ET
Join Ed Guiducci, JD, for Non-Compete Agreements: Do They Still Matter?
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Recent Rounds
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Serological prevalence of canine respiratory coronavirus
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A Manual of Equine Diagnostic Procedures
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VIN's 13th annual Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module C
Sign up by August 10 for the Early Bird rate! Course Description & Objectives:
The Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review course is divided into 3 modules. Each module provides a systematic review of the physiology & pathophysiology of the organ systems in that section. Taking the 3 modules of this course provides a focused and comprehensive preparation tool for the ABVP Core Examination or can simply serve as an up-to-date review of organ system pathophysiology. Topics and Instructors:
Course coordinator: Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD
Reproduction -- Joni Freshman, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Gastroenterology (2 weeks) -- Chris Ludlow, DVM, MS, DACVIM and Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP; Cats Only Veterinary Clinic, Vancouver, BC
Endocrinology (2 weeks) -- Ellen Behrend, VMD, MS, DACVIM and Jill C. Lurye, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Hematology/Chemistry -- Michelle L. Plier, DVM, Dipl. ACVP
Cardiology (2 weeks) -- Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology); Dates:
August 24 - October 19, 2006
Real-time sessions: Thursdays, August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$252, Non-Member/$358 by August 10, 2006;
Member/$280, Non-Member/$398 after August 10, 2006. The Organ System and ABVP Core Review Modules A, B and C are independent courses. Modules A and B are not prerequisite to enroll in Module C. To find out more about this course and to register:
Visit the Organ System and ABVP Core Review Module C page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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