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Sep 1, 2007 By:
Daniel D. Smeak, DVM, DACVS
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Cystotomy is commonly performed in small-animal practice to remove cystic calculi that cannot be treated medically or with other nonsurgical extraction techniques (urohydropropulsion, catheter or basket removal). Unfortunately, if numerous smaller calculi are present in the bladder and urethra, particularly in male dogs, the risk of leaving calculi after cystotomy can be as high as 15% to 20%.  Sep 1, 2007 By:
Arnold Plotnick, MS, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP
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Medicating a headstrong cat can be a challenge. However, compounding pharmacies have made the task easier by preparing many medications as flavored liquids, chewable treats, or transdermal gels.  Sep 1, 2007 By:
Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT
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Little research has been done demonstrating the pharmacokinetics of drugs commonly administered to puppies and kittens or defining the safe and effective doses of these drugs. When considering giving a particular drug, you must think about pediatric physiology and the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of the chosen drug.  Jun 1, 2007 By:
Julie D. Smith, DVM, DACVS
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Most of the limping dogs that are referred to our practice have received at least one course of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy at some point in their histories.  Jun 1, 2007 By:
Helena Rylander, DVM, DACVIM (neurology)
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To help reach a prognosis in nonambulatory animals with spinal cord disease, assess voluntary motor function or pain perception.  Jun 1, 2007 By:
Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT
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Serologic testing for pregnancy in bitches is complicated because of female dogs' normal endocrine physiology.  Mar 16, 2007 By:
Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT
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Oxytocin is a pituitary hormone that causes strong, coordinated contractions of the estrogen-primed uterus during parturition. It may be used therapeutically to relieve nonobstructive dystocia in bitches.  Mar 16, 2007 By:
Annette N. Smith, DVM, MS, DACVIM (oncology & small animal internal medicine)
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Most oncologists perform staging in cancer patients to help determine treatment options and prognosis.  Mar 16, 2007 By:
Julie D. Smith, DVM, DACVS
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Geriatric dogs are commonly referred to us for evaluation of what clients call slowing down. Often the tentative diagnosis before referral is arthritis (or is interpreted by the client as such), and the dog is receiving an NSAID. 
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