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Balloon dilatation of nasopharyngeal stenosis in a dog
The dog was anesthetized, and balloon dilatation of the stenosis was performed. Prednisone was prescribed for 4 weeks after the procedure to decrease fibrous tissue formation. Balloon dilation was repeated twice, with triamcinolone was injected into the area of stenosis at the end of the dilatation procedures. Three and 6 months after the third dilatation procedure, the dog reportedly was clinically normal.
Evaluation of the retention of electronic identification boluses in the forestomachs of cattle
To achieve an effective retention rate of electronic identification boluses in the forestomachs of fattening calves, bolus volume and specific gravity, in addition to weight, should be optimized. No boluses of specific gravity lower than 3.0 and thicker than 20 mm outside diameter are recommended for identification of cattle from early rearing (less than 20 d of age) to slaughtering.
Dogs Appear Deep Enough, But Then Respond During Ortho Surgery
With this protocol, I not only avoid HR spikes during surgery, but find I use very little (sometimes no) isoflurane. They recover comfortably and quietly, are usually using the leg very soon after surgery, and most importantly don't hate the sight of me the rest of their lives. :)
Dental Brain Teaser 53: Orthodontics in 7-mo German Shepherd
What are you going to do to get this dog comfortable (that did not involve extracting any of the canines)?
I'm Glad We Are Able To Euthanize Suffering Animals
I think that euthanasia is one of the most rewarding aspects of our career. I always tell people that ending their animal's suffering is one of the most heroic, unselfish, and loving decisions that they can ever make. I think they know that I mean it. It always annoys me when people say "I was going to be a vet, but I could never kill animals like you do. I love them too much." I always tell them that because I love them, I think it's beautiful that I can end their suffering in a caring and peaceful manner.
Dog Bit Child: Technicians Are Upset That I Didn't Talk Owner Out Of Euthanasia
I used to feel as your staff did, that it was everybody's responsibility to find a way to give the dog a chance in an appropriate home, since this home was so completely inappropriate. In my old age, I have realized that there just are not enough appropriate homes to go around. And a behaviorist once pointed out to me: "Sure, he'd be an okay dog with the right owner. A real dog-savvy person could keep this dog and he'd do fine. But why should she, when she could have Lassie?" And she's right. You did the right thing. We're supposed to protect the public health, including protecting idiots from their own bad judgement. Stinks for the dog.
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Taking the Problem Out of the Problem Client: The Art and Science of Client Communication
Whether one practices on dogs, cats, horses, llamas, hamsters, or geckos, the one thing we all share in common is the "problem client." The purpose of this class is to provide some insights and user-friendly practice pointers that will help remove the "problem" from the "problem client." These are skills that few if any of us learned in veterinary school. The desired by-products of this instruction include less emotional fatigue and staff turnover, greater job satisfaction, happier clients, and better-served patients. Instructor:
Nancy Kay, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine) Dates:
December 7 - December 14, 2006
Real-time Session: Thursday, December 7, 2006; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 2 Tuition:
Member/$32, Non-Member/$76 by November 23, 2006;
Member/$35, Non-Member/$84 after November 23, 2006 To find out more about this course:
Visit the Taking the Problem Out of the Problem Client page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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