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Acute abdomen is the acute onset of abdominal pain that requires prompt diagnosis and immediate intervention to prevent patient deterioration. The decision to operate depends on efficient diagnostic evaluation, and the timing of the surgery should be based on what will maximize survival and minimize morbidity.

Postoperative management of acute abdomen patients includes general supportive measures and monitoring commonly performed with critically ill patients, analgesic medication, nutritional support, and specific interventions based on the underlying cause of the acute abdomen and/or the surgical manipulations employed to treat the condition.

Salmonella fears trigger recall of some 22 veterinary formulations

The millions of gallons of oil spilled from the Deep Water Horizon site in the past few months have wreaked havoc on the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. Here you'll find dvm360?s complete news coverage of this ongoing crisis.

One in four respondents to the 2010 Veterinary Economics State of the Industry Study had something to tell us about the state of the veterinary industry. Here are some of your choicest comments as well as interesting data we've found that didn't fit in other stories.

Belle Meade, Tenn. - The Sunday morning deluge continued unrelenting as two clinic staffers arrived at the Animal Hospital of West Nashville to check on boarded patients.

London -- Animal Airways, a pet flight and relocation company, now is offering an in-flight veterinary service to ensure pet safety and wellness during air travel.

Morphine cannot be used in cats due to CNS excitement and slow metabolism and morphine causes histamine release in dogs resulting in severe hypotension and the most common adverse effects of opioids are cardiovascular and respiratory depression.

Definite personality changes and behavioral problems can be extremely challenging to the practitioner and extremely frustrating to the client. Some problems are mild and acceptable, while others are major concerns initiating euthanasia discussions. General behavioral changes are elderly patient's desire more attention, are more jealous, are more irritable, are less mentally alert, and have altered sleep cycles.

Unasyn 1.5 g vial (Generic ~$4.50) is commercially available containing ampicillin 1 g and sulbactam 0.5 g. Sulbactam is a beta lactamase inhibitor, therefore many people think of this drug as "injectable Clavamox."

The basic anatomical structures of the esophagus are the upper esophageal sphincter (UES), the body of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The entire canine esophagus is composed of two layers of striated muscle, while the distal third of the feline esophagus is composed of striated muscle.

Bovine respiratory disease complex includes bacterial components, which cause the classic clinical signs of lethargy, depression, and fever, with variable nasal discharge, cough, or other signs. This bacterial component of BRD (most commonly Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, Histophilus somni, and Mycoplasma bovis) may be treated with antimicrobial drugs designed to kill or inhibit the growth of the pathogenic bacteria.

Elevations of in one or more serum liver enzyme activities (LEA) are a common finding on serum biochemical analysis. Liver enzyme measurements do not reflect liver function but rather hepatocyte membrane integrity, cholestasis and enzyme induction.

Take a look at four immunosuppressants used in people that may soon be incorporated into immunosuppressive protocols in veterinary medicine as well.

Species of poisonous snakes found in North Carolina - Pit Vipers (Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorous. Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus, Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus, Pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius), Elapidae Eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius).

On occasion, I feel the need to refer a difficult medical case to another hospital. (Yes, I dump the problem on someone else.)

The AVMA HOD votes on three resolutions concerning antimicrobial use.

Brea, Calif. -- VPI Pet Insurance has released numbers on the most common toxins behind its pet poisoning claims after trips to the veterinarian.

Two D.C. area airports comply with federal rules requiring animal relief areas.

Atlanta -- Hundreds of veterinary leaders will convene today to address multiple issues facing the veterinary profession at the American Veterinary Medical Association meeting here.

After $50 jump for 2011, new proposal would allow for $10 hikes in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

Atlanta?Veterinarians should be involved in the 'decision-making process' when it comes to the use of antibiotics in animals.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Two new task forces were created by the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board at its June meeting.

The Animal Hospital of West Nashville was in harm's way during a "1,000-year" flood event in May.

Whitehouse Station, N.J. -- The largest animal health company in the world has a new name and a new chief executive officer.

Trenton, N.J. -- New state legislation calls on veterinarians to better disclose their boarding policies to clients.

St. Joseph, Mo. -- Boehringer Ingelheim introduced its new canine Lyme disease vaccine to the veterinary market today during a live webcast.

New York -- A board-certified veterinarian has been tapped for the new position of chief operating officer for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

Cincinnati -- Concerns about possible Salmonella contamination pushed Procter & Gamble to voluntarily recall two lots of an Iams veterinary formula of dry cat food.

Trenton, N.J. -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would allow veterinarians to substitute volunteer veterinary services for continuing education credits.