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Comparative investigation of body composition in male dogs using CT and body fat analysis software
* Free full-text version available
Changes in body fat at the time of neutering (age 1 year) and 1 year later were compared. We found that body fat increased in all the individuals tested. In terms of the site of fat accumulation, subcutaneous fat was more pronounced than visceral fat with a marked increase on the dorsal side of the abdomen rather than the thorax.

Use of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in chronic pathologic canine testes
With contrast ultrasound, testes that were inhomogeneous with a hyperenhancing pattern were associated with neoplasia (sensitivity: 87.5%, specificity: 100%). Lesions with persistent inner vessels and a hypo-to-isoechoic background were significantly associated with seminomas (sensitivity: 77.8%, specificity: 100%). Testes with non-neoplastic lesions were characterized by a scant/moderate homogeneous enhancement.

Assessment of pregnancy status of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) by measurement of progestagen and glucocorticoid and their metabolite concentrations in serum and feces, using enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
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If serum and fecal progestagen concentrations were found in very low levels and glucocorticoid and their metabolite concentrations were found in very high levels, it was indicated that the cow elephant would calve within 7 days.

Ideal Procedure For Performing Barium Contrast Series In Dogs And Cats
When clinics send me studies, my pet peeves are insufficient dose of barium, lack of survey views, not having both views, and trying to look for a gastric foreign body in a dog that has been fed in the past 12 hours.

Lame Cat Has Generalized Osteopetrosis And May Have Knees And Teeth Syndrome
This condition has been recognized in about 75 cats in North America and the UK. I am sure we are missing many, as these cats generally recover with rest.

What Is The Difference Between A Vision Statement And Mission Statement?
I like using the analogy of a road map to answer the question you asked. Your final destination is the practice vision. The route you choose to get there is the mission.

Are Clients Entitled To Get Body Parts Back After The Pet's Surgery?
I had one client turn her cat's testicles into earrings. I had another client who wanted to show his friends his dog's testicles. He returned them a week later.

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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, October 14 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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What do you use for goofy dog sedation?
You are presented with a very high-energy, anxious, goofy Labrador with a bite wound on the face that needs to be flushed and sutured. This is not something you can do with the dog awake, as he is panting and flailing. What will you use to sedate him? (Please provide exact drug doses!)

I'm asking this question because I recently had this presentation, and despite higher doses of Domitor/Torb/Midazolam, the dog seemed so adrenalized that the drugs hardly touched him.

Things you never imagined you'd say...
I never thought I'd end up saying:

To my 2-year-old daughter: 'You have to wear underwear to ride the horse.'

Anyone else?

Book Review of the Week
Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary, Thirty Second EditionCatch up on previous Book Reviews!

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine Immune-Mediated Neutropenia
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Website of the Week
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New Medical FAQ:
Dermatophytosis Diagnosis

VIN Community Quick Poll (see the VIN Front Page to participate)
How do you counsel owners with dangerously aggressive dogs?

What's your Diagnosis?
Zoonotic Case 161 - opened 10/7
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases

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Recently Added:

• British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress 2014 (BSAVA 2014)
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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Senior Pet Behavior
December 2 - 19, 2014

The goal of this lecture is to help clinicians provide holistic care for senior patients through a comprehensive understanding of diagnosis and treatment of common geriatric behavioral problems.

Common Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Injuries
January 6 - March 27, 2015

This course will go through diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of common musculoskeletal injuries seen in 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.

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