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Comparison of the efficacy of prednisone and cyclosporine for treatment of dogs with primary immune-mediated polyarthritis
Treatment was successful for seven prednisone-treated dogs and seven cyclosporine-treated dogs. Prednisone-treated dogs were more likely to develop polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia than were cyclosporine-treated dogs. Opportunistic infections were identified in two cyclosporine-treated dogs and zero prednisone-treated dogs, and diarrhea developed in one cyclosporine-treated dog, requiring treatment discontinuation.

Ultrasonographic findings and outcomes of dogs with suspected migrating intrathoracic grass awns: 43 cases (2010-2013)
Transthoracic or transesophageal ultrasonography revealed grass awns in the pleural space (13) or pulmonary parenchyma (10) of 23 dogs. Surgical removal of grass awns was successful on the first attempt in 21 of these 23 dogs (including 11/23 that had intraoperative ultrasonography performed to aid localization and removal of the awn).

Pharmacokinetics and bioequivalence testing of five commercial formulations of omeprazole in the horse
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The findings of the study suggested that the method of protection utilised by different formulations of omeprazole (enteric-coated granules vs. buffering) does not significantly alter the pharmacokinetics of the drug.




Technique For Performing A Shave Biopsy On The Nose
For a differential such as squamous cell carcinoma, you do not need to go too deep with a shave biopsy to get a diagnosis...

Can Oncept Be Given With Concurrent Vaccines?
The way I approach this issue is less about efficacy with other vaccines and more about side effects. I therefore try to time them...

Study Projects Global Zoonosis Hot Spots
Despite their species richness and bad reputation as prominent zoonotic reservoirs, bats carry far fewer zoonoses than rodents, primates, carnivores, and hooved mammals.

Differentiating Between Orthopedic Disease And Neurologic Disease In Older Large Breed Dogs
True proprioceptive loss is always neurologic, but not all slowness to correct a knuckled paw is due to proprioceptive deficit.

 

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Have You Spayed A Male Cat?
I can't tell you how relieved I was to find this post! It's my first week on the job and I just did this today (my first spay at my new job too)! I'm absolutely devastated, but glad to see I'm not the only one.

Luckily, it was a rescue cat and the woman who runs the rescue is SUPER understanding. In my defence it had been seen twice by my boss and was still listed as female - it wasn't until he was helping me find the uterus that he realised there wasn't one... I guess lesson learned early on - always check for yourself!



Book Reviews of the Week
- Avian Medicine, Third Edition
- August’s Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volume 7
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Website of the Week
Neuroscience For Kids

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine Elbow Dysplasia - New
Allergic Conjunctivitis (Canine) - Revised
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Topics in Feline Medicine
August 17 - October 9, 2016
Presenter(s): Phil Bergman, DVM, PhD, ACVIM (Oncology), Ann Bancroft, DVM, CCRP, Steven Bailey, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline)

This course focuses upon extending the participants' knowledge of feline medicine, covering a variety of topics: oncology, rehabilitation therapy, fluid analysis, chronic pain syndromes, lower urinary tract health, differentials for vomiting, and the responsible/practical use of antibiotics.

Minimizing Patient Stress
November 4 - 23, 2016
Presenter(s): Meredith Stepita, DVM, DACVB Behavior

A staggering 52.8% of cat owners and 37.5% of dog owners report that their pet hates going to the vet. Client and patient stress, which ultimately increases our stress, has played a key role in declining veterinary visits over the last 10 years, but it doesn't have to be that way. The goal of this lecture is to empower every member of the veterinary team play to an active role in promoting patient comfort, therefore decreasing client and veterinary team stress, on a daily basis.

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