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In the field of small animal orthopedics, orthoses, prostheses and other assistive devices are an emerging technology that can aid in the well-being of our canine patients. These devices are used to either correct or accommodate the affected limb(s) following trauma or surgical intervention, and may be utilized as temporary or permanent modalities.

The normal male dog attains puberty at approximately 6 – 8 months of age. Sexual maturity is generally attained at 18 – 30 months. Males may successfully breed bitches prior to sexual maturity but they will not achieve maximal fertility or daily sperm output until mature.

Head trauma can result from a variety of different types of injury in dogs and cats. The aim of treatment for head trauma is the prevention of secondary brain injury.

When pyometra occurs in a pet animal, the decision for surgical intervention is uncomplicated. When pyometra occurs in a valuable animal intended for breeding, the breeder client often opts for medical treatment.

Canine breeding management centers hinges on ovulation timing. Ovulation timing is important because it is critical to have viable spermatozoa in the bitch's oviducts at the time the eggs are mature and ready to be fertilized.

A new study links premature human and animal deaths in poor neighborhoods.

Are synthetic surfaces leading to a decline in fatal injuries in races?

Las Vegas - New data suggests that nearly half of the states in this country reported 500-plus Lyme positive dogs between 2001 and July 2009.

Veterinarians struggle to comply with rules no one understands.

Manly men were laid low watching a routine medical procedure.

A Q&A with veterinary nutritional expert Dr. Rebecca Remillard

In the article "My approach to canine dystocia" in the December issue, Dr. Scott Shaw provided an experienced approach to dystocia management, but several points need clarification.

In 1958, after working for other veterinarians, I established my own practice in Ventura County, Calif. Ventura County is the size of some Eastern states.

Secure your clients' and team members' private information against identity theft and mitigate your own risk of future fines

Pomona, Calif. - Western University's College of Veterinary Medicine - the nation's newest veterinarys chool - moved form limited to full accreditation.

We place gallon-size zippered plastic bags over our intravenous pumps, so they don't get diarrhea from patients with parvovirus infection or other contaminants on them.

It's not just years that are defining generational differences -- personalities actually are shifting.

Washington - A USDA veterinarian's congressional testimony ignited new debate about enforcing animal welfare standards in slaughter plants.

Apparently, black is black and white is white only if your brain agrees.

Athens, Ga. - Finding the perfect first job upon becoming a DVM can be a challenging feat, but for Tim Holt, getting several prominent positions as a veterinarian was not a problem - and he never graduated from veterinary school.

Bragg Creek, Alberta - A pilot study using deslorelin contraceptive implants in 15 semi-feral dogs is showing promise as a way to control feral dog populations.

Melbourne, Australia -- Novartis Animal Health signed an agreement March 31 with Australian pharmaceutical company Phosphagenics Ltd. to develop a transdermal insulin delivery system for pets.

New York - dvm360.com and DVM Newsmagazine netted two national Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards in early March.

Las Vegas - Little was answered, but many questions were raised at the first of three national meetings on the future of veterinary education.

A 3-year-old intact female Shetland sheepdog was observed chewing pellets of mole and gopher poison (zinc phosphide 2%).

To extend the life of timers used around the lab-where wet hands frequently touch them and they are sometimes accidently dropped into the sink-we place our timers in zippered plastic bags.

An amendment could exempt certain businesses, including veterinarians, from the Red Flags Rule.

We use a fair amount of maropitant (Cerenia-Pfizer Animal Health) in our practice.

Auburn, Ala. - Auburn University's veterinary college is close to finalizing plans to build a new veterinary teaching hospital at its Auburn, Ala., campus to replace the McAdory Large Animal and Hoerlein Small Animal clinics.

A proper understanding of the terms acidosis, alkalosis, acidemia, and alkalemia is necessary to differentiate simple from mixed acid base disorders. Acidosis and alkalosis refer to the pathophysiologic processes that cause net accumulation of acid or alkali in the body, whereas acidemia and alkalemia refer specifically to the pH of extracellular fluid.