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The Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Melinda D. MerckThis high-profile forensic veterinarian investigates animal cruelty cases, which no one wants to see. But she says she finds the work satisfying because "I am giving the animal a voice."
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Surgery STAT: Using active drains in wound managementThe use of active drains enhances the efficiency and minimizes the morbidity of wound drainage. Their use is indicated for removal of pre-existing fluid, ablation of dead space and prevention of anticipated fluid accumulation.
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Assessing the risk of avian influenzaThe current status of disease outbreak, concerns about transmission, and how veterinary professionals can help keep patients, clients, and staff safe
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An accountable accountantMy partner and I are opening a hospital and we're concerned about our accounting structure. Is a local accountant with a good reputation adequate, or should we find someone who specializes in veterinary medicine? What kind of costs can we expect?
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The exotic pet technician's role: Why specializing mattersHere's a glimpse into the job of a veterinary technician who specializes in exotic companion animals.
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A picture's worth a thousand wordsA white, sparkling smile is in, and that goes for pets, too. So when clients opt for dental care, show them what they paid for, says Beth Wallukait, a receptionist at Bryan Animal Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Arterial blood gas analysis and interpretation in anesthetized patientsAn introduction to the principles of clinical blood gas analysis and interpretation--including two case examples.
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Lameness of the hind limbs caused by proximal suspensory desmitis (Proceedings)Inflammation of the proximal aspect of the interosseus medius muscle, or suspensory ligament (i.e., proximal suspensory desmitis, PSD) of the hind limb, is a common cause of acute or chronic lameness of horses and is most commonly diagnosed in competition horses 4 to 10 years old.
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Severe periodontal disease: Take a moment to lift the lipDr. Colin Harvey speaks about treatment of severe periodontal disease and shared his insights about dealing with the special needs of afflicted animals.
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The ethics of enrichmentKeeping pets pain and fear to a minimum is greatbut its not enough for a good quality of life. Animals need an environment in which they can thrive and be happy. And veterinarians are obligated to help make this happen.
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Use this simple trick to stop missed charges at your veterinary hospitalThis veterinary practice sets an eye-catching number as the default dollar amount for procedure codes, rather than zero.
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National Veterinary Accreditation Program (Proceedings)This informational presentation is intended to familiarize accredited veterinarians with animal health regulatory concepts and activities. Information presented here does not supersede the regulations. For the most up-to-date regulations and standards, please refer to the Code of Federal Regulations and your local VS Area Office.
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Infectious diseases of birds of prey (Proceedings)This paper will provide an overview of selected infectious diseases that avian practitioners are likely to see in a clinical avian practice.
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Diabetes mellitus in dogs (Proceedings)The endocrine pancreas is comprised of groups of cells (islets of Langerhans) scattered throughout the acinar parenchyma of the gland in a ratio of approximately 90% acinar cells (exocrine function) to 10% of islet cells (endocrine function). The pancreas is a boomerang-shaped organ comprised of two "wings" (duodenal and omental) in the cranial right quadrant of the abdomen.
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Three cheers for the teamHere are three ways we recognize our team members' efforts at Michigan Veterinary Specialists
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Keeping owners of itchy allergic dogs happy: Treatment options (Proceedings)Diagnosis of pruritic dermatopathies requires the dedication of collecting an historical account of the problem complete with all interrelationships of seasonality, in-contact animals, human disease and treatment, including specific drugs, treatment regimens and therapeutic outcome.
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Putting local human hospitals to work for your veterinary practiceYour local human hospital's lab and pharmacy can save you time and money. Here's how.
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Preventive medicine for zoo animals (Proceedings)A sound preventive medicine program is the foundation of an animal health program because it is difficult to perform diagnostic tests or treat sick animals successfully; wild animals often mask signs of illness until late into the disease process; and disease outbreaks can have devastating population effects.
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Renovate to revitalizeA variety of methods can help refresh the look and efficiency of a practice
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Cancer: Cases likely will rise in aging animalsCancer is a leading cause of death in pet dogs and cats. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of geriatric dogs and 33 percent of cats will die of cancer. As the pet population in the United States continues to age, cancer in pet animals is expected to become an even more significant problem in the field of animal health.
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Background checks improve hiringYou can't afford to skip this crucial step when recruiting employees.
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Ringworm--diagnostics, treatment, and management strategies (Proceedings)Ringworm is rarely life threatening in household pets, but in the shelter, it can lead to almost unmanageable outbreaks, excessive costs, and euthanasia due to its zoonotic potential.
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The price trapNational Report - Consumers still reeling from the economic fallout of the past few years continue to tighten their belts and rein in spending.
