Veterinary Medicine back issues from December 2008:
Letters
Dec 01, 2008; ... More support for the physical exam Bravo to Dr. David Robbins for his article in the October 2008 issue titled "Leading Off: Why the physical exam is still really necessary," I could not agree with him more. As a surgeon in a referral practice, I see cases that have not been thoroughly ...
Early screening and the role of DARthroplasty as an intervention in young dogs with hip dysplasia
Dec 01, 2008; ... PEER-REVIEWED For too long, many veterinarians who have diagnosed hip dysplasia in young patients have informed the owners that the consequences will have to be dealt with later in life, when signs of osteoarthritis develop. When this time comes, we treat the pain associated with ...
What's the significance of Mycoplasma species in the urogenital tract?
Dec 01, 2008; ... PEER-REVIEWED Mycoplasma species are bacteria that lack cell walls and are part of the normal flora in dogs and many other species on mucosal surfaces, including the vagina and distal urethra. Mycoplasma species are difficult to culture, so many laboratories are hesitant to provide ...
Idea Exchange
Dec 01, 2008; ... tips from the trenches A leash trick so your patients don't disappear We've all seen dogs with big necks and small heads get loose by slipping their collars over their heads. In a pinch, you can quickly turn a dangerous collar into a safer harness by wrapping the leash under a ...
Anesthetics and the Veterinary Practice: Experts discuss current applications of anesthetics and pre-operative medications
Dec 01, 2008; ... About the Authors Dr. Tamara Grubb, DVM. MS, DACVA |is an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary üinical Science at Washington State University, Pullman, WA, an a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist. Dr. Gwendolyn Light Carroll, DVM, MS, ...
Why do dogs and cats eat grass?
Dec 01, 2008; ... A) They are sick and need to vomit. B) They have a dietary deficiency. C) Studies point to a third option that may may well be the correct answer to this often-asked client question. Dogs and cats are frequently observed eating grass and other plants of no apparent ...
Managing atypical and critical cases of primary hypoadrenocorticism in dogs
Dec 01, 2008; ... Two things you may not know about canine Addison's disease: A history of weight loss or hypoglycemia may precede the typical electrolyte abnormalities, and DOCP can be administered immediately in dogs that may be having an addisonian crisis. In most cases, canine Addison's disease, or ...
Behaviors suggestive of postoperative pain in cats
Dec 01, 2008; ... In people, pain is what the patient says it is. But in animals, it is what we say it is. To better recognize acute pain in cats, observe patients for the behavioral changes described here. In the United States, pet cats outnumber pet dogs, yet our understanding and treatment of pain in ...
What to consider when considering digital radiography
Dec 01, 2008; ... The time is nearing when you'll likely need to make the leap to digital radiography. Here's what you'll want to know to make a smart purchase. We are in the digital age! Demand for conventional processors and film-screen radiographic equipment is decreasing. There are fewer small ...
Avoid common bandaging mistakes in dogs and cats
Dec 01, 2008; ... Improperly placing a bandage at the outset or having a good bandage go wrong can endanger an animal's limb. Follow these tips to practice prime wound-care principles and choose the appropriate and most comfortable bandage. The way you initially treat a wound and apply a bandage is ...
The ghosts of Christmas past
Dec 01, 2008; ... I will never forget Christmas in Germany after the most horrible war in history was over. I was on furlough in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps. On the train going there, I passed through the devastated cities of Stuttgart and Munich. Pale faces wrapped in blankets stared out ...
IMHA: Diagnosing and treating a complex disease
Dec 01, 2008; ... Differentiating IMHA from other causes of hemolytic anemia is challenging, but a careful diagnostic process will help you determine whether your veterinary patients will require long-term immunosuppressive therapy. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia, or immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), ...