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Self-directed behaviors in dogs and catsAlthough the prevalence of self-directed behaviors is not well-documented in dogs or cats, it is likely underappreciated because animals are not typically presented for evaluation of such behaviors unless the clients think their pets are manifesting a behavior problem or some degree of injury as a consequence of the behavior.
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The most uncomfortable conversations in practice managementFrom unpleasant body odor to inappropriate outfits at work, these are some uncomfortable topics practice managers must talk to their team members about. Here is how to make these awkward conversations meaningful and productive.
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Identifying the cause of acute vomiting in dogs: It matters for treatment and outcome (Sponsored by IDEXX)With a vomiting dog, it is critical to distinguish between pancreatitis and nonspecific gastroenteritis. This is because the standard-of-care treatment of pancreatitis is no longer identical to treatment of nonspecific gastroenteritis. Accurate diagnosis will guide you to the best treatment plan for your patient.
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Extreme makeover: Unveiling a new dental suiteThere comes a time in every clinic when change is inevitable.
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Love your job againThe honeymoon is over. You've settled into your new place, routine has set in, and you're starting to realize this marriage thing isn't exactly how you dreamed it would be. Sound familiar?
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Be on high alert for online reviewsUse this handy tool to keep track of who's saying what about your practice.
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Practical Matters: How to handle nonhealing corneal ulcers in dogsWhen seemingly routine corneal ulcers in dogs fail to heal in a normal period (i.e. seven to 10 days), many veterinarians engage in musical chairs treatment, prescribing one topical antibiotic and then another.
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Gastrointestinal problems in foal (Proceedings)The three most common gastrointestinal problems that are seen in the foal include colic, gastric ulcer disease and diarrhea. Though these are also common in the adult the foal has different specific etiologies and treatments.
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17 differences between selling to a corporation and an associateIs a corporate cat or a lone wolf the right buyer for your practice? Use this chart to weigh whether an associate or a corporation is the right buyer for you.
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Acute renal failure: leptospirosis is more common than you think (Proceedings)In dogs, leptospirosis most commonly results in acute renal failure (ARF) with or without concurrent (or subsequent) hepatic disease. Although leptospirosis can cause ARF along with acute liver disease (or liver failure), ARF without liver disease has become the most common clinical presentation of the predominant serovars of leptospirosis affecting dogs in the US.
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Understanding how the cornea heals offers insights into treatmentThe cornea is a unique portion of the outer fibrous tunic of the eye. Being transparent, it is the main refractive structure of the eye due to the air tissue interface. Even though the cornea is constantly exposed to the environment, it is able to maintain its clarity by continually replacing the surface epithelium and by maintaining a preocular tear film with the aid of both the lacrimal system and the eyelids.
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Rhodococcus equine infection in foals: epidemiology (Proceedings)The epidemiology of R. equi remains ill-defined and continues to evolve. Two epidemiologic questions of clinical importance regarding Rhodococcus equi foal pneumonia are "Why are some foals affected while others in the same environment remain unaffected?", and "Why does the disease occur recurrently at some farms but not at others?". To answer these questions, studies performed at the level of the foal and farm, respectively, are needed.
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Pulmonary contusions and other thoracic trauma (Proceedings)Traumatic thoracic injuries are prevalent in small animals, particularly in dogs. The most common causes of thoracic trauma are motor vehicular accidents and bite wounds. Other possible, although less common mechanisms include gunshot, knife wounds or being kicked by a larger animal (horse/cow). Injuries may range from mild to life threatening.
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Specialty medicine doesn't have to lead to a fight over casesIn the new millennium, everyone can win by joining forces to fight for patients' best interests.
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Practical Matters: Consider underlying problems and referral before changing NSAID therapyMost 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.
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Practical Matters: Don't jump to conclusions in ataxic dogsA frantic owner brings in a 4-year-old Scottish terrier that cannot use its back legs after a collapse.
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Practical Matters: Differentiate cocci from imposters in the urineI frequently notice a disparity between referred patients' in-house urinalysis results and laboratory-read urinalysis results.
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An update on the diagnosis of proteinuria in dogsProtein losing nephropathy is a common form of renal disease in dogs. Glomerular causes of renal protein loss include glomerulonephritis and amyloidosis. Glomerular lesions have also been associated with underlying metabolic, infectious, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases. Post-glomerular causes of renal protein loss such as hemorrhage and inflammation also contribute to urine protein quantification. Traditionally, urine protein loss has been detected either through a qualitative test such as a urine dipstick or via a semi-quantitative test such as a urine protein creatinine ratio. A urine protein creatinine ratio greater than 0.5-1 is considered abnormal. However, both the dipstick method and the
