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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients! Veterinary Partner Texas Farm Radio VetzInsight
Effect of neutering and breed on femoral and tibial physeal closure times in male and female domestic cats
A statistically significant effect was shown with physes closing later in male neutered than in male entire cats for the greater trochanter, distal femur, and tibial tuberosity. No effect was shown for the proximal tibial or proximal femoral physes, nor for any physis when comparing female entire with female neutered cats.
Surgical castration of the male common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
We report here for the first time, in detail, on the surgical castration of 10 captive adult male common hippopotami. The use of ultrasonography to locate the testis before and during the procedures and species-specific positioning during surgery greatly facilitated this distinctive procedure.
Preliminary experience with stenting for management of non-urolith urethral obstruction in eight cats
Four cats were continent after stent placement, 2 were moderately incontinent, and 2 were severely incontinent. Long-term follow-up (median, 462 days) was available. At follow-up, 5 cats were alive and 3 had been euthanatized at 88, 233, and 305 days.
Melatonin For Immune-Mediated Diseases: What Is The Suggested Dose, And Are There Any Studies On Its Use?
We have no clinical studies regarding the use of melatonin for immune-mediated diseases in veterinary patients, and clients should be informed of this fact. Nevertheless, anecdotal experience has been very encouraging, and I now recommend its use for all my patients that are living with an immune-mediated disease. The dosing protocol I use is...
Managing A Probationary Period Employee Who Is On Bed Rest; Pregnancy Disability Leave In California
If the impairment caused by pregnancy affects major life activities, and lengthy bed rest has qualified for that in court decisions, she will qualify as disabled.
Is Dawn Dish Soap Toxic If Ingested By Cats?
You should support Dawn and use it as your primary dish soap, because the company donates the product to disasters (such as oil spills) for wildlife rescue.
Is Lysine Useless For Treating Upper Respiratory Infections Caused By Feline Herpesvirus?
Data from the present study were in agreement with the notion that, contrary to popular belief, there is currently little scientific merit in recommending L-lysine treatment to cats for control of upper respiratory tract disease attributable to infection with FHV-1.
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