What Every Ferret Owner Should Know
Drs. Susan Brown and Jeff Rhody have updated the Care of Ferrets information in Veterinary Partner. This article is jam-packed with information for new and experienced ferret owners.
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Proceedings of the 2006 ACVB-AVSAB Scientific Paper and Poster Sessions -- Now Online!
The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) and the American Veterinary Society of Animal (AVSAB) held a joint session on July 17, 2006 at the AVMA conference in Honolulu. Presentations included new research in animal behavior as well as a "How I Treat" discussion. Read the abstracts and papers.
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Evaluation of nonunion fractures in dogs by use of B-mode ultrasonography, power Doppler ultrasonography, radiography, and histologic examination
Radiographic prediction of the viability of nonunion fractures underestimated the histologically assessed vascularity of the tissue. Power Doppler ultrasonography provided a more accurate estimation of the viability of the tissue and therefore the necessity for debridement and autografts during revision surgery.
Safety of reduced-dosage ketoprofen for long-term oral administration in healthy dogs
Reduced-dosage ketoprofen induced mild to moderate gastric mucosal injuries especially in the pyloric antrum in healthy Beagles, whereas no adverse effects were observed in renal function or hemostasis. Fecal occult blood tests may be useful as screening tests for adverse gastrointestinal effects induced by reduced-dosage ketoprofen in dogs.
Material properties of and tissue reaction to the Slocum TPLO plate
Results determined that new and retrieved TPLO plates were manufactured from 316L stainless steel and produced by a casting process, but not all plates met specifications for chemical composition of cast surgical implants; tissues surrounding retrieved plates had evidence of adverse reactions, probably as a result of plate corrosion.
Evaluation of the sensitivity and specificity of four laboratory tests for detection of occult blood in cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) excrement
In vivo specificity was 100%, 90%, 65%, and 45% for cytologic examination and the 3 chromogen tests, respectively. Sensitivity was 0% to 5% for cytologic examination and >/= 75% for all 3 chromogen tests after birds received doses of Hb >/= 20 mg/kg. Observer agreement was lowest for cytologic examination.
Client Insists On Using Ortho Flea Powder With Permethrin In A Cat; Information On New Hartz Flea Control Product Labeled For Cats
One thing that does need to be cleared up from above, though. There are pyrethroids (organic, from chrysanthemums, and safe for use on cats) and there are synthetic pyrethroids. The latter incorporates hundreds of chemicals, only a few of which are labeled for use on animals. Esbiothrin is one of them and is labeled for use on cats. Permethrin is one of them and is *always* unsafe to use on cats. Phenothrin is another and, until recently, was the chemical used in Hartz flea control products for both dogs and cats that did intoxicate some cats and has now been withdrawn from the market by the FDA for use on cats (finally!).
Do Aural Hematomas In Cats Respond To Prednisone Or Do They Require Surgery?
I have noticed that there are numerous posts on VIN regarding using prednisone for aural hematomas. I personally have had a lot of success using prednisone in dogs. I'm just wondering if anyone out there has used prednisone in cats for this purpose?
Is There Just One Must-Have Book On Veterinary Dentistry I Should Have?
You will also want to consider joining AVDS. As a member you receive the Journal of Veterinary Dentistry quarterly. It is a quality publication that provides excellent step by step articles and case reports.
Suppurative Arthritis In A Rodeo Bull
If you have a septic joint without direct trauma, there is a high likelihood that the animal has aortic valve or left ventricular endocarditis.
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Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases: Remembering the Zebras
There's still time to enroll! Increased international movement of people and animals, and the current geopolitical climate, make incursions of exotic diseases more likely than ever before. The national response to an exotic disease incursion begins with the local practicing veterinarian, who must be able to rapidly recognize the clinical signs and scenarios that are suggestive of various exotic diseases. This course will review the major exotic and emerging animal diseases, emphasizing the clinical signs and gross lesions of these diseases in various species and the role of the practitioner and other professionals. Major emphasis will be placed on including exotic diseases in the differential diagnosis of various clinical presentations and the importance of laboratory support for the diagnosis of both "horses and zebras." This course will cover foot and mouth disease, vesicular stomatitis, swine vesicular disease, bluetongue, Rift Valley fever, classical swine fever, African horse sickness, highly pathogenic avian influenza, (Exotic) Newcastle disease and MANY MORE! Instructor:
Jesse Hostetter, DVM, PhD, DACVP; Iowa State University Dates:
September 20 - November 1, 2006
Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25; 10:00 - 11:00 PM ET CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
Member/$105, Non-Member/$174 To find out more about this course:
Visit the Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases: Remembering the Zebras page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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