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Veterinary Partner

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Texas Farm Radio

• Tying up in Quarter Horses and Other Breeds (revised)

VetzInsight

• Feline Myths

Hepatic encephalopathy in dogs and cats
HE is a potentially life-threatening condition that is probably underdiagnosed in companion animals. Although various treatment recommendations have been proposed, there is a lack of evidence in the veterinary literature regarding optimal strategies for the management of this condition.

A novel placement technique for nasogastric and nasoesophageal tubes
This procedural adaptation to feeding tube placement has the potential to reduce bronchopulmonary trauma from intratracheal misdirection by providing an early safety check to identify malpositioning.

Management and Breeding Soundness of Mature Bulls
Heat and stress are the most common insults to spermatogenesis, causing an increase in morphologic abnormalities with obesity-associated scrotal fat accumulation being the most frequent cause of elevated testicular temperature in mature bulls.

Pancreatic Abscesses In Dogs And Cats: Medical Vs. Surgical Therapy
In general, surgery is a negative risk factor for dogs with pancreatic abscesses, so we manage them medically. That was documented in the literature several years ago.

Approaching Feather Plucking Behavior At The Same Level As A Medical Problem: Diagnosis, Then Treatment Plan
Should you hypothesize a primary behavioral issue, there still needs to be some supportive or hypothesized diagnosis driving a particular intervention plan.

Any Tips For Removing The Very Large Bladder Stone From This Dog?
The bladder is pretty resilient and will probably be okay after you remove that giant, planet-sized, soul-crushing, leg-crossing stone from its body.

Radiographs Of Two Piranhas That Have Swimming Abnormalities
Piranha can be tough to work on, because the school will sometimes eat your patient when it is returned to the tank.

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Guidelines For Preventing Occupational And Environmental Exposure To Cytotoxic Drugs In Veterinary Medicine

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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Common Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Injuries
January 17 - April 28, 2017
Presenter(s): Felix M. Duerr, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, DECVS, DACVSMR

This course will go through diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common musculoskeletal injuries seen in our canine (some feline cases will be presented but the focus is on dogs) patients. The focus of this course is practically relevant information that is applicable to everyday practice. A large focus will be case presentations including videos of clinical cases. Diagnostic steps and tricks will be covered in-depth. The goal of the course is to give practical tips that help the participant to identify and treat common canine orthopedic problems and to learn more about novel treatment options (including regenerative medicine).

Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care
March 6 - April 6, 2017
Presenter(s): Catherine Lenox, DVM, CVA, DACVN; Barbara Fougere, BVMS, MA; Kate Vickery, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), CVA

This course will cover several therapies used to help support the cancer patient including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional support. We will discuss how these complementary therapies may be used to support the overall health of the oncology patient as well as potentially reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.

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