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Letters
Sep 01, 2009; ... Misoprostol and other Gl protectants In the article "Managing acute carprofen toxicosis in dogs and cats" (July 2009), I noticed that Drs. Donna Menshing and Petra Volmer recom- mended misoprostol as the treatment for dogs versus an H2- blocker or omeprazole. I'm curious if there are ...
Idea Exchange
Sep 01, 2009; ... tips from the trenches Protect those happy tails Our kennel boards lots of dogs with "happy tail" syndrome- they beat their tails against the run walls. To protect dogs' tails, the staff makes tail guards by wrapping the tails in gauze and then a layer of the plastic canvas used ...
Increase your zoonotic parasite prowess
Sep 01, 2009; ... Test your knowledge of zoonotic parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided. 1) A 3-year-old spayed female cat that is allowed indoors and outdoors is presented for an annual physical examination. Fecal flotation by ...
Join the fight
Sep 01, 2009; ... On September 28, people around the globe will unite to recognize World Rabies Day with the goal of one day wiping rabies off the face of the earth. Although a rare occurrence in the United States, this fatal disease continues to take the lives of thousands of people - and animals - worldwide ....
Maropitant: A novel treatment for acute vomiting in dogs
Sep 01, 2009; ... The first FDA-approved antiemetic for dogs is effective for many conditions, including motion sickness and vomiting associated with chemotherapeutic agents. Vomiting is one of the most common reasons dogs are presented for veterinary consultation.1 Most antiemetics {e.g. metoclopramide, ...