Veterinary Medicine back issues from May 2007:
Writing on the range
May 01, 2007; ... A few years ago I found myself in search of a new hobby. My practice had grown to a point where I worked 30 hours a day, and with two little children, I had little downtime to blow off steam. Money was tight, horseback riding was out of the question since my faithful horse had died, and a recent ...
How to brush your pet's teeth
May 01, 2007; ... Daily tooth brushing is an essential part of your pet's health. As with any new learned behavior, it is important to start slowly, with patience and positive reinforcement, to condition your pet to allow the toothbrushing process. To start, place a small amount of veterinary toothpaste ...
Educate your clients about dental home care for their pets
May 01, 2007; ... PEER-REVIEWED The consequences of poor dental health go way beyond bad breath. Periodontal infection is linked to serious health concerns ranging from tooth loss to bacterial infection of the heart, liver, and kidneys.1 It's also no secret that dental problems are common in animals, with ...
Idea Exchange
May 01, 2007; ... tips from the trenches D.I.Y. cat muzzle We use an ordinary paper cup with the bottom removed, two strategically placed holes, and some roll gauze as a muzzle for cats. The cat's head goes through the top of the cup. The cats like it because they can still see and vocalize. And ...
Vertebral articular process hypertrophy causing spinal cord compression in a Great Dane
May 01, 2007; ... PEER-REVIEWED A 6-year-old castrated male Great Dane was presented to the Cornell University Hospital for Animals for evaluation of pelvic limb ataxia and intermittent fecal incontinence. The owner reported that the ataxia had first been noticed when the dog was about 1.5 years old and ...
A Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Karen A. Moriello
May 01, 2007; ... This author and dermatology professor thinks the increasingly urbanized public is losing its perspective when it comes to animals and the veterinary profession. "Veterinary medicine is most commonly associated with dogs and cats-people forget that veterinarians are the caretakers of the food ...
We are patients, too
May 01, 2007; ... Half a century ago at a California Veterinary Medical Association conference, a psychiatrist lecturing on the reasons why people study medicine mentioned that many physicians are careless about their own health. For example, they smoke, eat improperly, and fail to exercise. I'm afraid this ...
The Role of Biometrics in Canine Oral Health and Nutrition
May 01, 2007; ... Biometrics refers to the science concerned with the accurate measurement of the characteristics of living things-"biometry"-such as dimensions and weights. Biometric techniques are used to study how individuals differ from one another. Examples of this are the discovery of fingerprints, retinal ...
Treating paraneoplastic hypercalcemia in dogs and cats
May 01, 2007; ... Various tumor-related factors may lead to elevated calcium concentrations that can greatly contribute to a cancer patient's morbidity. Here's how to help alleviate the suffering associated with this common paraneoplastic syndrome. Preview * The links: Hypercalcemia is one of the ...
GETTING BACK ON TRACK
May 01, 2007; ... COPING WITH FELINE IDIOPATHIC CYSTITIS Painful for cats and frustrating for owners, feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) can negatively affect both parties and their relationship. Indicators like urination outside the litter box commonly cause owners to misidentify FIC as a behavioral ...
Managing dogs with thoracic impalement injuries: A review of nine cases
May 01, 2007; ... Managing thoracic impalement injuries is well-described in people, but not in veterinary patients. These clinicians present their findings from a review of nine cases of such injuries in dogs to help you prevent life-threatening complications and achieve excellent outcomes. Thoracic ...