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Hypernatremia in Critically Ill Cats. Evaluation and Treatment
Administering isotonic sodium-containing fluids for extracellular volume replacement should not result in hypernatremia if normal sodium regulatory mechanisms are functioning.
Clinical Pharmacology of Clemastine in Healthy Dogs
Because of the low bioavailability of the drug, clemastine can only be recommended for oral control of hypersensitivity conditions in dogs if administered in very high doses (1 mg kg-1 twice daily, or more) and thus the usefulness of the drug in dogs might be limited.
Successful Treatment of Salmonella Meningitis and Osteomyelitis in a Young Maltese Dog
Anibiotics with good penetration across the blood brain barrier and those which are bactericidal are preferred. Ampicillin may be superior to chloramphenicol and has the advantage of being bactricidal.
Efficacy of an Acetic Acid/Boric Acid Ear Cleaning Solution for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Malassezia sp. Otitis Externa
The 2% acetic acid and 2% boric acid ear wash makes no claims on middle ear safety. The literature is conflicting this point. Ototoxicity studies in chinchillas and guinea pigs has found 2% acetic acid to be ototoxic... Similar studies with boric acid in animals is lacking.
How long Will Pasteurella Survive In The Environment?
When cultures are smeared onto wooden surfaces indoors at room temperature, survival is 1 hour. Straw bedding inoculated with Pasteuralla cultures and stored at room temperature (dry) had isolatable pasteurellae for 24 hours, but not for longer periods of time. When the bedding was stored at 4 C, ...
Phenylpropanolamine is a List 1 NOT a Class 1 Drug; Recordkeeping Questions
Schedule I drugs are substances that have a high abuse potential and no accepted medical use in the United States. Heroin is an example... List I substances are precursors to manufacture of methamphetamine. PPA has been a list I drug for several years and *distributors* of the drug have to keep records as if they were controlled substances.
Human Medical Costs
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Pituitary Dwarf
...pituitary dwarves don't usually have profound PU/PD as a clinical sign...and dogs with Cushing's at a very early age can have the stunted growth, delayed growth plate closure, poor coat. In addition, IGF-1 levels can be wrong sometimes if the sample deteriorated in the tube. Eventual demise in a pituitary dwarf is expected to be because of infections, degenerative diseases, or neurologic dysfunction as pituitary cysts continue to enlarge.
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Recent Rounds
Financial Record-Keeping DisastersFeline Anemia: The Diagnostic Approach (AAFP)Staph: Residence, Resilience, ResistanceHypertension Management Mergers for Practices at Risk as an Exit Strategy Pleural Space Disease Part 1 and Part 2 (ACVSc)
 Abstract Of The Week:
Evaluation Of Owner Education As Part Of Obesity Treatment Programs
What's Your Diagnosis?
> Dental Brain-Teaser
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Exotic Clinical Pathology and more...
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Introduction To Veterinary Genetics, Second Edition
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Ferret Medicine
The ferret is an exotic pet that is becoming increasingly popular among pet owners. Ferret cases can be frustrating and difficult to resolve. Are you prepared to treat a case of ferret adrenal disease or insulinoma? Make sure you are prepared to offer clients your expertise on this unique pet and sign up for the Ferret Medicine CE course now! Course Description:
Familiarize veterinary practitioners and technicians with basic and intermediate level medicine and surgery of the domestic ferret. Topics to be included include biology, husbandry, clinical techniques, anesthesia, surgical considerations, adrenal disease, insulinoma, oncology, gastrointestinal diseases, and cardiorespiratory diseases. Instructors:
Geoff Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM;
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP - Avian;
Matthew Johnston, VMD, DABVP - Avian Dates: October 14 - November 25, 2004
Interactive sessions: Thursdays; 9:30- 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$173, Non-Member/$250 by September 27;
Member/$192, Non-Member/$278 after September 27 To learn more about this course, the requirements for the certificate course, and to enroll visit the Ferret Medicine course page.
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