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• UN rejects bid for global ketamine ban
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• Is more always better?
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Veterinary Partner

• Lymphoma in Dogs (revised)

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Comparison of the ability of veterinary medical students to perform laparoscopic versus conventional open ovariectomy on live dogs
The training programs were effective in improving student confidence and skills in laparoscopic ovariectomy. Results of this study suggested that veterinary medical students, with assistance from an instructor, may be taught to perform laparoscopic ovariectomies with performance equivalent to that for students performing open ovariectomies.

Quality of life and pain in dogs with early-stage mammary tumours
Mammary tumour increased the presence of pain 8.3 times and defecation difficulties 10 times. It can be concluded that even small MTs can elicit pain in dogs, which interferes with their quality of life.

Sepsis and Septic Shock in the Equine Neonate
Early and aggressive treatment should include broad-spectrum antimicrobial coverage, source control, and hemodynamic support.

Dog With Hemolytic Anemia After Multiple Bee Stings
I'm not sure that the hemolysis is associated with hypersensitivity as much as the hemolytic toxins in the bee venom. That is, I doubt that a single sting in the future would cause a significant problem. Multiple envenomations might.

Any Opinions On The Animal Behavior College's Veterinary Assistant Program?
Our brief experience with the externs was not impressive. No practical skills -- just book reading that was partially remembered. The company relies completely on the externship to do all the training -- and the company gets the money.

Has Anyone Tried Cerumen Transfaunation For Otitis Externa In Dogs?
The vast majority of the otitis cases I see are due to allergic disease and the otitis is just a symptom. I'm not sure what a transplant would do to prevent a future flare-up.

Free Vaccines For Life (FVFL): Maintaining The Program
We began a free vaccines for life program nearly 1 year ago. The program has been very successful. Going into the second year, I have some questions...

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Small Animal Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy
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Multidrug Sensitivity Testing

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Pectus Excavatum
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New Quick Poll:
In an apparently healthy young (less than 1 year old) dog or cat, seen by your practice since 8 weeks of age, coming in for an elective procedure (e.g. spay or castration) with a normal physical exam and complete and normal history, do you obtain routine pre-anesthetic bloodwork?
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Gastrointestinal Adverse Food Reactions
June 6 - 23, 2016

In this course, we will review the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and nutritional management of gastrointestinal adverse food reactions. In the nutritional management section, we will discuss nutrients of concern, goals for feeding management, and diet selection for patients with gastrointestinal adverse food reactions.

NAVLE® Review and Preparation Fall 2016
September 9 - November 9, 2016

Organized by species, each Real Time Session will highlight the "Top 20" diseases and conditions encountered by practitioners in the U.S. and Canada. All Real Time Sessions will include multiple-choice questions similar to those that candidates will encounter on the NAVLE®. The questions will lead to a brief discussion and summary of each condition in a distilled format. We will cover NAVLE study plans and exam strategies and provide strategies for reviewing topics not covered in the "Top 20s." The last session will include a mock examination.

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