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These clinicians discover that this dog's history of chronic vomiting was disguising a serious underlying problem.
Oct 1, 2006
By:
Ralph P. Millard, DVM, Brenda Jo Salinardi, DVM, MS, DACVS
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A 2-year-old intact male German shepherd was referred to the Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for evaluation of a three-day history of lethargy, diarrhea, anorexia, and vomiting.  Behavior problems in pets are never a picnic, but they become even more important
to address when children are in the home. Pass these tips on to your clients who are introducing a baby into their home or adding a pet to the family.
Oct 1, 2006
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Laurie Bergman, VMD, DACVB
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Veterinarians should encourage pet owners to turn to them for expert advice and assistance. Let clients know that you, not the pet store employee or the self-proclaimed master dog trainer, are the best source for reliable behavior recommendations. You don't hesitate to recommend home-administered insulin injections in diabetic patients, so why not do the same for immunotherapy in atopic dogs? Here's how to help yourself and your clients feel more comfortable with this effective and economical therapeutic option.
Sep 1, 2006
By:
Craig E. Griffin, DVM, DACVD
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In this article, I review the efficacy of immunotherapy for treating atopic dermatitis, help you ease your clients' nerves about administering the injections, and show you how to easily adapt the administration protocol based on a patient's responses to the injections. This cat's cranial abdominal mass was identified on a preanesthetic physical examination performed before scheduled dental work. Follow along with these clinicians as they uncover an invasive disease.
Sep 1, 2006
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Andrew R. Lie, DVM, Cheri Nielsen, MS, DVM
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A 7-year-old 11-lb (5-kg) neutered male domestic longhaired cat was presented to its regular veterinarian for vaccinations and a wellness examination. Which intravenous solution is best in a patient with metabolic acidosis and a low sodium concentration? In a patient experiencing hypercoagulability and thrombosis? This emergency clinician helps you select the right fluid for each patient and discusses an efficient way to help hypoalbuminemic patients.
Sep 1, 2006
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Elisa M. Mazzaferro, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVECC
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Lactated Ringer's solution isn't always the safest choice for fluid therapy. In fact, administering the right fluid, whether a crystalloid, a colloid, or both, is essential to ensuring a correct fluid balance without causing adverse effects that can worsen a patient's condition. This article will help you assess each patient's status and choose the best fluid therapy option. This bacterial disease, caused by two different Anaplasma species, is spreading worldwide in dogs and has zoonotic potential.
Apr 1, 2008
By:
A. Rick Alleman, DVM, PhD, DABVP, DACVP, Heather L. Wamsley, DVM, DACVP
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Canine anaplasmosis is caused by one of two gram-negative, obligate, intracellular bacterial agents, Anaplasma phagocytophilum or Anaplasma platys. Infection with A. phagocytophilum, the species more commonly associated with anaplasmosis, causes lameness and is often confused with Lyme disease. Infection with A. platys results in a cyclic thrombocytopenia. Both types of anaplasmosis are likely spread by ticks and can occur worldwide. Although many owners think it is simply annoying, excessive licking can harm a dog or be a sign of medical problems. Learn to identify the causes of repetitive licking in dogs and how to treat it, so you are ready the next time owners bring up the issue.
Apr 1, 2008
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Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB
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A dog's constant, repetitive licking of objects or surfaces is a problem whose frequency is difficult to determine. This licking may occur often, but because it seems harmless and may only be somewhat annoying, many owners accept this unusual behavior or simply ignore it. However, some owners will inquire about it during a routine checkup and ask for advice. Although this skin disease is usually associated with hepatopathy, in this dog the lesions had a more uncommon cause.
Mar 1, 2008
By:
Kurt L. Zimmerman, DVM, PhD, Shawn P. Clark, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Kate Hill, BVSc(Hons), DACVIM, Peter Laverty, BVSc, MACVSc, DACVS, Armando Irizarry, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Tanya LeRoith, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Dennis DeNicola, DVM, PhD, DACVP
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An 8-year-old 46.3-lb (21-kg) female spayed mixed-breed dog was referred to the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for evaluation of lethargy, inappetence, weight loss, and alopecia of several months' duration. The incidence of this rare cancer in dogs and cats may be on the rise. Find out how to spot a primary lung tumor and what new forms of therapy may soon be at your disposal.
Mar 1, 2008
By:
Kerry C. Rissetto, DVM, Pamela Lucas, DVM, Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine, oncology)
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The goal of this article is to describe the common histologic variants, clinical signs, biologic behavior, and newest options for early diagnosis and effective treatment of primary lung tumors in dogs and cats.
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