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An open, self-controlled study on the efficacy of topical indoxacarb for eliminating fleas and clinical signs of flea-allergy dermatitis in client-owned dogs in Queensland, Australia
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Complete resolution of clinical signs of FAD was observed in 21 cases (87.5%), with nearly complete resolution or marked improvement in the remaining three cases. Mean clinical scores were reduced by 93.3% at week 12. Mean owner-assessed pruritus scores were reduced by 88% by week 12. Mean flea counts reduced by 98.7 and 100% in weeks 8 and 12, respectively.

Use of a novel morphometric method and body fat index system for estimation of body composition in overweight and obese dogs
Morphometric measurements and the body fat index (BFI) appeared to be more accurate than the 5-point body condition score (BCS) method for estimation of body fat percentage in overweight and obese dogs.

Analgesic effect of intra-articularly administered morphine, dexmedetomidine, or a morphine-dexmedetomidine combination immediately following stifle joint surgery in dogs
Time to rescue analgesia for dogs receiving intra-articular injection of the morphine-dexmedetomidine combination (median, 10 hours; range, 6 to 14 hours) was significantly longer than the time to rescue analgesia for other treatment groups.

Staff Does Not Believe In Scatter Radiation And Does Not Take Adequate Precautions When Taking Radiographs
If the practice owner won't enforce basic radiation safety precautions, then you have 3 options: live with the situation as it is; resign; or contact OSHA and ask it to investigate.

Which Anti-Incontinence Medication Do You Prefer For Treating Urethral Sphincter Mechanism Incompetence In Female Dogs?
I think the real answer is that phenylpropanolamine works for many dogs, and estrogens work for many dogs. Go with whichever one is the most comfortable in your hands!

Adverse Effects In Dog On Fluoxetine; Switching From Fluoxetine To Paroxetine
In theory, you should try to have a break. Fluoxetine has active metabolites and they can be active even 4 - 6 weeks in people, which means you are potentially doubling up on a serotonergic drug. My rule of thumb is to...

Client Wants Blood Tests Without Input From Veterinarian
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Fox's Cause for Paws Special
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