First Responder's Guide To Animal Care
This online manual provides first-hand practical information for anyone planning to assist animals affected by natural or man-made disasters. Inspiration for this manual came from lessons learned in California wildfires as well as the recent devasation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Sedating Patients for Echocardiography
In most cases, sedation is not necessary for echocardiographic examination. Certain animals do require sedation, especially juvenile or aggressive animals. This Medical FAQ provides helpful information about sedating patients for echocardiographic examinations.
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Outcome of dogs with diabetic ketoacidosis: 127 dogs (1993-2003)
The majority of dogs with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) were not previously diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Concurrent conditions and electrolyte abnormalities are common in DKA and are associated with length of hospitalization. Survival was correlated to degree of anemia, hypocalcemia, and acidosis.
Anticonvulsant activity and tolerance of ELB138 in dogs with epilepsy: A clinical pilot study
Using 29 dogs, a new antiepileptic and anxiolytic drug, ELB138, was evaluated in a clinical pilot study in dogs with newly diagnosed or chronic idiopathic epilepsy. The most obvious difference between ELB138 treatment and conventional medications became clear in the evaluation of side effects, which in those dogs treated with ELB138 were rare, and consisted mostly of transient polyphagia. This pilot study confirmed that ELB138 has a potent anticonvulsant effect in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.
Comparison of the effects of topical administration of a fixed combination of dorzolamide-timolol to monotherapy with timolol or dorzolamide on IOP, pupil size, and heart rate in glaucomatous dogs
12 laboratory beagles were used to determine whether the combination multiple-dose dorzolamide-timolol administered topically has any greater effects on the reduction of intraocular pressure, pupil size, and heart rate in dogs with glaucoma than do either timolol or dorzolamide alone. The authors concluded that the combination dorzolamide-timolol appears to be more effective at reducing intraocular pressure in glaucomatous dogs than is either timolol or dorzolamide alone.
Evaluation of ionized and total serum magnesium concentrations in hyperthyroid cats
A significant negative correlation was detected between the ionized magnesium and logarithmically transformed total T4 concentrations in the hyperthyroid cats, which suggests that the severity of hyperthyroidism may contribute to a decrease in the ionized magnesium concentration.
Employee Took Pet To Petco For Its Vaccinations
Evaluate your employee on how well she does her job. If she's done a good enough job to retain her so far, then this should change nothing. She's under no obligation to bring her pet to you for vaccines.
Life As A New Surgical Resident: What Did I Get Myself Into?
It would have to be easier smacking myself over the head with a hammer a few times a day, and yet I keep getting back on my horse and going for more. I want to know which internist did the frontal lobotomy on me while I slept to make me want to be a surgeon.
Client Fell On Steps: How Do I Handle It Without Increasing The Chance Of A Successful Lawsuit?
We had a current established, rather fussy, client fall on our steps leading out of the building this morning. She called about 30 minutes later to tell us that she had a brush burn and bloody nose. She also gave us the name of another client who saw it happen. This client didn't say anything to us when she came in the building. Our steps are sturdy and have a handrail with no obstructions. It is sunny and dry out this morning. I would like to express concern, but I don't want to do anything that would increase the chances of a successful lawsuit.
What Is A Typical Policy For Staff Discounts?
I want to be as generous as I can with my employees for many reasons. However, as stated above, not everyone appreciates the generosity he currently receives. More important, the IRS truly does consider everything over a 20% discount on services as compensation to the employee. When that IRS audit comes, the employer is on the hook for back taxes. Where is it written that working in a veterinary clinic entitles one to free care? We expect our clients to pay our fees regardless of their income (with occasional exceptions for the indigent). I have employees with balances due on their account who get their nails painted or go on vacation without worrying about paying us. I am beginning to think our employees are not always shouldering the burden of pet ownership, even though they expect our clients to do so and pay their salaries. Consider the 10% senior discount. In many of our practices, that totally wipes out any profit.
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Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5
This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. The fifth module will be devoted to the treatment of orthodontic malocclusions and fractures of the maxilla and mandible. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Allen Matson, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Eric Van Nice, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
September 11 - October 30, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings: September 11, 18, 3-week break, October 16, 23; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 8 Tuition:
Member/$126, Non-Member/$196 by August 28, 2006;
Member/$140, Non-Member/$218 after August 28, 2006 The Veterinary Dental Techniques series is designed as six individual modules. You may enroll in just the module(s) in your area of interest. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 5 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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