Author Index
Kimberly Baldwin, LVT
Education Coordinator
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Intravenous and Intraosseous Catheter Placement in the Companion Animal
Fluid Therapy for the Companion Animal
Transfusion Medicine for the Companion Animal
Thomas E. Catanzaro, DVM, MHA, FACHE, Diplomate, American College of Healthcare Executives
High Density Scheduling = Effective Time Management
The Client as an Asset to Protect
Family - Pet Bond = Profit
Marketing Primer
Internal Practice Promotion Ideas
Veterinary Extenders
Profitable Patient Advocacy (H/CAB) in Healthcare
Program-Based Budgeting
Income Center Magangement
Harold Davis, BA, RVT, VTS (ECC)
Triage in the Emergency Room
Management of the Shock Trauma Patient
Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Patient
Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient Part I
Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient Part II
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Robin Downing, DVM
Creating a State of the Art / State of the Heart Practice
Wellness: The Cornerstone of Compassionate Care
Better Medicine is Better Business: Compassionate Clinic Culture in Action
Don J. Harris, DVM
Avian & Exotic Animal Medical Center
Miami, FL
Avian Restraint and Physical Exam
Avian Clinical Pathology
Practical Antibiotic Selection in Avian Patients
Clinical Appearance of Avian Viral Disease
Therapeutic Avian Techniques
Primary Avian Pediatrics
Heidi L. Hoefer, DVM, ABVP
Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview, New York
West Hills Animal Hospital, Huntington, New York
Thoracic Disease in the Ferret
Rabbit Gastrointestinal Tract Disease
Small Mammal Dentistry
Rabbit Respiratory Disease
Clinical Approach to the Chinchilla
Clinical Approach to the Pet Hedgehog
Common Problems in Guinea Pigs
Clinical Techniques in Ferrets
Small Mammal Behavior
Endocrine Diseases of Ferrets
Small Mammal Radiology
David Holt, BVSc, Diplomate ACVS
University of Pennsylvania school of Veterinary Medicine
Colorectal Surgery
Feline Megacolon
Chronic Otitis: Which Treatment Option is Best?
Emergency Surgeries of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Surgical Management of Respiratory Emergencies
Management of the Trauma Patient
The Bite Wound Patient: A Potential Surgical Emergency
Surgical Management of Urogenital Emergencies
Management of Peritonitis
Debra F. Horwitz DVM Diplomate ACVB
Veterinary Behavior Consultations
St. Louis, Missouri
The Neurological and Pharmacological Basis for Fears and Anxieties
Counterconditioning and Desensitization
Fears and Fear Aggression
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Behavior Problems in Senior Dogs
Aggression Between Dogs
Prognosis of Behavior Problems
Behavior Fundamentals
Canine Communication
Changing the Owner-Pet Relationship
Disobedient and Excitable Dogs
Amy Kapatkin, DVM, Dip ACVS, Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010
Arthroscopy in Small Animal Orthopedics
The Science and Decision Making Behind Surgical Treatments for Hip Dysplasia
The Uses of Advanced Imaging Modalities for Orthopedic and Spinal Cord Diseases
Should I be a "Gardener" or a "Carpenter" for this Fracture Repair?
Karen Kline, DVM
Neurolocalization Made Simple - Parts 1 and 2
Neuromuscular Disorders
Neurologic Manifestations of Metabolic Diseases
Feline Neurologic Diseases
Updates on Seizure Management
Neurologic Emergencies
The Neurologic Examination
Common Drugs Used for Neurologic Diseases
Neurologic Emergencies
Kenneth W. Kwochka, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Associate Professor of Dermatology
College of Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State University
Diagnosis and Management of Otitis Externa and Media I, II, and III
Update on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Malassezia Dermatitis
Update on the Use of Systemic Antibiotics and Topical Therapy for Superficial and Deep Pyoderma I and II
Advances in Food-Related Dermatoses in Dogs and Cats
The Cutting Edge of Dermatologic Therapy: New Drugs
Modern Management of External Parasitic Dermatoses I, II, and III
Greg Lewbart M.S., V.M.D., Dipl. A.C.Z.M.
greg_lewbart@ncsu.edu
Water Quality and its Impact on Diseases of Fish
Diagnostic Techniques for Fish
Important Infectious Diseases of Ornamental Fish
Amphibian Medicine
Snake (Serpent) Medicine
Turtle (Chelonian) Medicine
Lizard (Saurian) Medicine
Reptile Formulary
Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Surgery in Pet Fish
Koi Medicine
Teresa L Lightfoot D.V.M., Diplomate ABVP-Avian
Practical Lab Session - Avian Practical Lab
Major Anatomical and Physiological Differences between Birds and Mammals
Avian Behavior - An Introduction
Hospital Precautions and Procedures to Avoid Disaster in Avian Medicine
Avian Common Clinical Presentations: Genetic and Nutritional Conditions
Avian Common Clinical Presentations - Traumatic, Bacterial and Fungal
Avian Common Clinical Presentations: Neoplastic, Toxic, Viral and Miscellaneous
Feather "Plucking"
Chronic Egg-laying
Howell P Little, DVM
Practice Management Sessions
Andrea L. Looney, DVM
MSPCA/Rowley Memorial Animal Hospital
Springfield, MA
Thoracic Trauma: The Do’s and Don’ts of Chest Triage
Current Thoughts on Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation
Respiratory System Monitoring: Basics of Pulse Oximetry and Capnography
Acupuncture and Canine Disc Disease
Richard Loveless
Practice Health Manager
Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Practice Management Sessions
Concepts of Practice Health
Sandra Manfra Marretta, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, AVDC
University of Illinois
Recognition of Canine Oral Lesions
Recognition of Feline Oral Lesions
Dental Radiology
Extraction Techniques and Complications in the Dog and Cat
Recognition and Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Recognition and Treatment of Endodontic Disease
Jaw Fracture Management
Recognition and Treatment of Oral Tumors
Palatal Surgery
Diagnosis and Treatment of Unusual Oral Lesions
Canine Dentistry
Feline Dentistry
Assisting with Extractions
Periodontal Disease in Dogs and Cats
Margaret C. McEntee, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), DACVR (radiation oncology)
Cornell University
Contemporary Tumor Imaging: Optimizing Treatment Decisions
Radiation Therapy Today: Options and Applications
Vaccine-Associated Sarcomas: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Current Management Recommendations for Canine Mast Cell Tumors
Nasal Neoplasia in the Dog and Cat
A Systematic Approach to Cancer in Pets: Clinical Evaluation and Staging
Evaluation of Superficial Masses: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations
Wendy S. Myers
Communication Solutions
1905 E. Mountain Sage Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(720) 344-2347 office
(509) 277-4088 fax
wmyers@mycommunicationsolutions.com
www.mycommunicationsolutions.com
What You Need to Know About Creating a Practice Web Site
How to Create a Great Practice Brochure
How to Create a Great Practice Newsletter
Does Your Practice Project a Cohesive Image?
Secrets of Successful Marketing: Part 1 & 2
Referral Programs that Get Results
Karen L. Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, ABS Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist
Myths and Legends in Animal Behavior: From the Past and Present
Development of Behavior: Evolutionary Background - Normal Cat Behavior
Development of Behavior: Evolutionary Background - Normal Dog Behavior
Pharmacology and Behavior: Demystifying Neurotransmitters and Their Role
Pharmacology and Behavior: Neurochemistry of Anxiety and Aggression
Screen for Separation Anxiety and Noise Phobias in Dogs
Pharmacology and Behavior: Review of Commonly Used Drugs
Pharmacology and Behavior: Practical Applications
How Animals Perceive the World: Non-Verbal Signaling
Aggression: Triggers, Flashpoints, and Diagnoses
Aggression: Treatment Options
How to Deal with Anxiety and Distress Responses: Cats and Elimination, and Cats and Aggression
How to Deal with Anxiety and Distress Responses: Dogs
Rodney L. Page MS, DVM Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine/Oncology)
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Changing Attitudes about Cancer: Prevention, Screening, and Early Diagnosis
An Algorithmic Approach to Superficial Tumor Management
Management Considerations for Incidental Adrenal, Splenic and Pulmonary Nodules
Palliative Care in Companion Animal Oncology
Canine and Feline Lymphoma: Review of Prognostic Factors and Treatment Options
Prognostic Factors for Canine and Feline Mammary Cancer
Chemotherapy: Safety and Use
Paul D. Pion, DVM, DipACVIM (Cardiology)
Veterinary Information Network, Inc., Davis, CA
Paul@vin.com
Computers in Your Practice - fancy cash registers or valuable information and diagnostic tools - the choice is yours.
Cardiology: Making the Diagnosis
Robert H. Poppenga, DVM, PhD
Chief, Toxicology Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
"Natural" Does Not Mean "Safe"
Herbal and Other Natural Products Pose Intoxication Risks to Pets
Illicit Drug Intoxications of Small Animals
Initial Management of the Poisoned Patient: Perspectives of a Humble Veterinary Toxicologist on Decontamination and Antidotal Treatments
Karen L. Rosenthal, DVM, MS, Diplomate ABVP-Avian
Director, Special Species Medicine
Clinical Studies-Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Pet Rabbit Basics and Techniques
Pet Ferret Basics and Techniques
Small Mammal Clinical Pathology: The Basics
Small Mammal Clinical Pathology: Advanced
Ferret Radiology
Rabbit Radiology
Rabbit Reproductive Problems and Surgery
Bacterial Infectious Diseases in Ferrets and Rabbits
Bacterial Infectious Disease Treatment in Ferrets and Rabbits
Ferret Gastrointestinal Disease
How to Manage the Geriatric Rabbit
Philip J. Seibert, Jt. CVT
Veterinary Practice Consultants
(423) 336-1925
The Dumb Things We Do: A Critical Look at the Way We Practice
How to Take Control of Your Career
Staffing and Scheduling Secrets
Painless Medical Records
Safety Issues for the Veterinary Hospital Staff
Keeping Controlled Drugs Under Control
Howard B. Seim III, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
Fort Collins, CO
Feeding Tube Placement
Perineal Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Surgical Treatment of Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)
Management of Cystic and Urethral Calculi in Male Dogs
Surgery of the Feline Urinary Tract
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Bob Sherding, DVM, DACVIM
Ohio State University
Feline Idiopathic Hepatic Lipidosis
Feline Cholangiohepatitis and Portal Hepatitis
Management of Feline Asthma
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diseases Of The Feline Esophagus
Management of the Diabetic Cat
Feline Hyperthyroidism
Update on Feline Coronavirus (FIP)
Modernizing Feline Vaccination Guidelines
Gerry Snyder VMD
Productive Management For Practice Owners, Office Managers and Staff
Todd R. Tams, DVM, DACVIM
W. Los Angeles, CA
The Vomiting Dog - Diagnosis
Pharmacologic Control of Vomiting
Disorders Causing Vomiting in Cats
Senior Wellness Programs in Practice - What and How
Diarrhea Caused by Giardia and Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxicosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Intestinal Lymphoma in Cats
Diagnosis and Management of Large Intestinal Disorders in Dogs
Liver disease: Diagnostic Evaluation
Management of Chronic Liver Disease in Dogs
Brian T. Voynick DVM, CVA
Introduction to Alternative Medicine
Holistic Veterinary Medicine: How to Get Started
Small Animal Practical Points and Meridians
How to Add Holistic Medicine to Daily Practice
Case Presentations of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Adding Herbal Medicine to Your Practice
Melissa S. Wallace, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM
Management of Chronic Renal Failure: Beyond the Can
Critical Care of the Acute Renal Failure Patient
Strategies for Protein Losing Nephropathy
Those Stubborn UTIs: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques
Diagnosis and Medical Management of Canine Prostatic Disease
The Leakers: Disorders of Micturition and Continence
Endocrine Emergencies
Cynthia R. Wutchiett, CPA
Wutchiett & Associates, Inc.
2929 Kenny Road, Suite 215, Columbus, Ohio 43221-2415
Phone (614) 457-8444
E-mail: cwutchiett@aol.com
Design a Better Fee Schedule
A Better Way to Compensate Associates
Buying or Selling a Veterinary Practice? The Issue is Affordability