Sink Your Teeth Into Dentistry
Jan Bellows, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP reveals the good, the bad and the ugly. The Smile Book, IV will show you how to complete dental charts. Read on to see photos of normal anatomy and examples of common dental pathology.And don't miss Dr. Bellows' Dental Morphs, also available in the VIN Library. Want to test your dental knowledge?
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Canine respiratory coronavirus: an emerging pathogen in the canine infectious respiratory disease complex
Canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV) is a new coronavirus of dogs, which is widespread in North America, Japan, and several European countries. CRCoV has been associated with respiratory disease, particularly in kenneled dog populations. The virus is genetically and antigenically distinct from enteric canine coronavirus; therefore, specific tests are required for diagnosis.
Parvovirus infection in domestic companion animals
Some parvoviruses in companion animals, such as canine parvovirus (CPV) 1 and feline parvovirus, have demonstrated minimal evolution over time. In contrast, CPV 2 has shown wide adaptability with rapid evolution and frequent mutations. This article briefly discusses these three diseases, with emphasis on virus evolution and the challenges to protecting susceptible companion animal populations.
Sedative and cardiorespiratory effects of acepromazine or atropine given before dexmedetomidine in dogs
The combination of acepromazine with dexmedetomidine had no obvious advantages in comparison with dexmedetomidine alone, but the administration of atropine before dexmedetomidine is contraindicated because of a severe hypertensive response.
IV baking soda to treat cancer?
It seems to me, however, that if you could raise the blood pH high enough, you could kill all cells and thus, unfortunately, the host as well. If you could get that blood to go only to the tumor, it would be a different story.
Guidelines for animal-assisted interventions in health care facilities
Many hospitals and long-term care facilities in North America currently permit animals to visit with their patients; however, the development of relevant infection control and prevention policies has lagged, due in large part to the lack of scientific evidence regarding risks of patient infection associated with animal interaction.
Dog has a spoon in his stomach: how to use a cow magnet to remove it
Get a cow magnet, jam it into the end of a stomach tube, pass tube, remove tube. Spoon will be attached to the magnet.
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Important Health Advice for Women
"Change "Chardonnay" to "Margarita" and you've got me sold!!."
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Fun 66
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Understanding Animal Welfare, The Science in its Cultural Context
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Practical Avian Medicine Module 2
Avian handling and disease recognition
October 21 - November 4, 2008 Module 2 will cover handling, restraint, behavior and disease in commonly kept birds. Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
October 26, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Participants will study personnel specifications, job descriptions, training records and employee appraisals, learn about audits in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory and determination of reference intervals. Improvement Opportunities, external Quality Assurance performance and a Quality Plan for the laboratory are the final topics in Part II. Practical Avian Medicine Module 3
Diagnostics and Interpretation
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