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Estrous synchronization (Proceedings)Estrous synchronization is the manipulation of the reproductive cycle so that cows can be bred in a predefined interval. Typically, estrous synchronization has been used to facilitate artificially insemination (AI) by decreasing labor to detect estrus and to schedule breeding to specific days.
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Other chronic intestinal diseases, especially infiltrative ones (Proceedings)Intestinal biopsy may be accomplished two ways: endoscopy and surgery. CBC, serum chemistry profile, and urinalysis are useful and may point out systemic manifestations of the disease which will aid in correctly diagnosing and prognosing the problem (e.g., hypoalbuminemia due to histoplasmosis), but are also useful as a preanesthetic work up before endoscopy.
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Toiling to catch up with technologyOne practice's struggle to update their practice-management software proves highly worthwhile.
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Making the most of Monday morningsDr. Ron Linkenheil, owner of the Corning Animal Hospital, in Corning, N.Y., brightens up staff members' Mondays with a special snack, which helps jump-start the week.
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Canine hypothyroidism (Proceedings)Hypothyroidism is the most commonly diagnosed endocrinopathy in dogs, and is usually the result of lymphocytic thyroiditis or idiopathic atrophy.
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Relishing the rustic charmDrs. Lamar and Amber Crossland knew they wanted Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic in central Texas to appeal to long-time ranchers as well as to the Austin urbanites who'd fled the city for greener pastures in Dripping Springs, Texas. And the mixed animal practice also needed to accommodate a gamut of patients, from livestock to polo horses to pampered pooches. One last requirement: seamless movement between the large animal and small animal sides of the practice, because all staff members worked in both areas.
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Kiss the dog and 4 more ways to improve client compliance (without saying a word)What kind of veterinarian do you appear to be? Start being the kind of doctor you would want working on your pets.
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Can you use cytology to predict tumor behavior (Proceedings)Cytologically, neoplasia is characterized by the presence of a homogeneous population of cells that have come from the same tissue of origin. This is best appreciated by the presence of cells with the same cytoplasmic characteristics.
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A behaviorists favorite resources for veterinarians, team members and pet ownersHeres a list of my favorite books and websites for veterinarians, veterinary team members and/or pet owners to cover the most common or difficult behavioral issues.
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Acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome: Two challenging respiratory disordersAcute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) are challenging and frequently lethal respiratory disorders encountered in veterinary medicine.
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What is an effective way to educate my existing clients and bring in new ones? (Sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)A free client and public education seminar held at least once a year is a tremendous practice builder.
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Prevent injury in canine athletes6 ways veterinarians can help keep these special patients fined-tuned and happy.
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8 questions to ask before treating poisoned veterinary patientsEvery second counts when treating poisoned patients. For most substances, there's only a narrow time frame in which decontamination can be effectively and safely performed. Here are 8 questions to consider before inducing vomiting on the poisoned pet.
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Reading ECGs in veterinary patients: an introductionUnderstanding the basic electrical principles of the heart is essential for interpreting this valuable diagnostic test.
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Photo gallery: 9 rehab tools for pets--and people too!Check out these 9 tools that help technicians and occupational therapists offer topnotch care.
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Maropitant: A novel treatment for acute vomiting in dogsVomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented for veterinary consultation.
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Try new ideas to grow your businessSuccessful veterinary practices challenge themselves to grow and identify new ways to improve the quality of the veterinary healthcare they provide.
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Overactive pets and dogs that pull on their leashes (4:47)In this video, Dr. Shull discusses listening to clients' concerns about their overactive pets, plus offers advice for clients whose dogs pull on their leashes.
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A recipe for great serviceTake one IV bag, stir in a concerned client, and add a dash of helpful team member.
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Intracorporeal suturing in minimally invasive surgeryMinimally invasive surgery is a rapidly developing discipline in veterinary medicine, thanks to its widespread use in human medicine. During the past 20 years, veterinarians have watched a temporally similar development with arthroscopic surgery. While minimally invasive surgery has many advantages over traditional open surgery—including reduced postoperative pain, reduced recovery times, and improved operative results—there is a caveat: It requires specialized training and considerable experience. In this article, I'll focus on one particular minimally invasive technique—intracorporeal suturing.
