Medical

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Orlando-The U.S. Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) released new internal/external parasite guidelines to improve prevention, treatment and monitoring of parasitic diseases.

St. Louis-Results from a Nestl? Purina study confirm the link between body fat and certain health conditions in dogs.

A 3-year-old Springer Spaniel has a checkup after receiving an Amplatzer occluder to correct a congenital heart defect.

Though describing a very active house pet, this case represents one possible approach to treating a common condition in many sporting dog breeds, bicipital tendonitis. This case will describe a conservative pre-operative approach to treatment of bicipital tendonitis. In addition, post-operative rehabilitation after biceps tendon release surgery will be discussed.

Cancer management program allows DVMs to diagnose, treat and track oncology cases via Internet-based consultations with specialists

In my practice, I receive numerous phone calls for consultations concerning the choice of shampoo or specific topical spray/lotion to treat skin disease. It can be very difficult to choose the right topical product. But with a few tips, a few rules to follow and some insight into shampoo ingredients, you'll be well on your way.

The technical language of medicine that we routinely use in describing various aspects of a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment often baffles clients who are unfamiliar with medical terminology. However, many medical terms that we commonly use in the English language are derived from words that were commonly spoken in Greek or Latin languages. Test your knowledge about the origin of the following medical terms.

Allergic skin disease is the most common reason a client seeks veterinary care for an animal in the United States. In some parts of the country, at certain times of the year, more than half of the animals a small animal practitioner examines will have a form of allergic skin disease.

Fort Collins, Colo.-A recent study of more than 3,000 veterinary staff-owned dogs from more than 350 veterinary clinics across the United States found evidence of early kidney damage in approximately one out of every four dogs.

Prosecutors attempt to pin Dr. Robert L. Rooks on nine charges carrying up to $45,000 in fines; DVM's license at risk

Little Falls, N.J.-The Veterinary Referral Center here is successfully treating hyperthyroidism in cats, thanks to new radioiodine therapy capabilities.

Philadelphia-The University of Pennsylvania reached an agreement with Synbiotics that transfers the PennHip license back to the university.

St. Louis-The University of California-Davis has a new nutrition support center at its Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Three words summarize the recommended frequency of canine vaccination - triennially, annually or never.

Recently a colleague in private practice asked me for advice about how to treat cystine bladder stones formed by a 5.5 year-old, spayed female Siamese cat. Although textbooks that he consulted contained information about cystine urolithiasis in dogs, he was unable to find recommendations for this disorder in cats. How would you manage this case?

Denver-The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is debuting National Staff Meeting audio conferences this spring to cut down on practitioners' amount of travel.

Pullman, Wash.-Antibiotic resistance should be on companion animal practitioners' radar, especially considering human literature citing companion animals as a source of resistant bacteria.

Recently, a colleague in private practice asked my opinion about the likely benefit of obtaining an ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle biopsy of the kidney of an azotemic, isosthenuric, 8-year old domestic shorthair cat. She indicated that evaluation of a serum chemistry profile, hemogram and urinalysis revealed findings consistent with idiopathic chronic renal failure.

After history and physical exam, laboratory testing is generally the next step toward arriving at a diagnosis.

Technology makes it possible to collaborate on case management with a simple touch of a button

Incorporating ultrasound into daily practice will generate better diagnostic opportunitities, realize potential growth

As part of every physical examination veterinarians perform, the ear canals and eardrum should be checked.

Provo, Utah-On a mission to probe dogs' brains for clues on how to enhance nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Dr. Daniel Simmons and team may have accidentally unlocked the magic of acetaminophen.

Recent advancements in technology, especially in veterinary medicine, can often become overwhelming. Practitioners often question if they should invest in expensive equipment that may not be used enough to justify the expense.

Upper Montclair, N.J.- Dr. George Cameron knows canine distemper. He's witnessed rabies and parvovirus.

Bartonellosis may be a very important infectious disease just on the horizon in veterinary medicine. Its place in human medicine is becoming more firmly established on a daily basis. Will veterinary medicine soon follow?

London-When dogs bark, they are sending a unique message, a new study indicates.