Firstline - Digital Edition - 01/01/2012

dvm360's Australian correspondent Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, reports on the success of the new membership model at the Australian Veterinary Association and reforms to the veterinary regulatory framework in New South Wales.

A new cost analysis finds that matching relapsed lymphoma treatment to a personalized drug-response test was associated with longer disease control and a lower estimated daily treatment cost in dogs.

Following World Rabies Day and a CDC health advisory on a 17% rise in exposure-related calls, Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, explains what the increase means, what people should do when they have an animal bite or scratch, and how clinicians should assess risk and administer post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

One lot of 0.9% sodium chloride injection may contain bags of concentrated potassium chloride, a mix-up the manufacturer says could cause serious or fatal adverse events.

Accidental ingestion, not a drug defect, is behind the increase in calls, according to Pet Poison Helpline.

Steve Mehler, DVM, DACVS, explains how ScafiGen, a 3-dimensional structural hydrogel, conforms to irregular wounds and makes at-home care easier for owners, with case examples in dogs, cats, and horses.

UC Davis veterinarians used 3 titanium miniplates and 16 screws to repair fractures of the skull, orbit, and midface in a 5-year-old dog named Tessa.

Knowing your triggers is the first step. Bridget Rollins, EMBA, shares how to get from heated to productive conversations that build trust instead of tension.