Clinician's Brief

Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

by Michael Schaer, DVM Diplomate ACVIM & ACVECC, University of Florida

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) can occur as a primary idiopathic disorder or be initiated by drugs, infectious disease, or neoplasia. Read More

Flexing the Muscles of Collaboration

by Janet Singleton

How can practice operators and managers overcome isolation to gain greater knowledge of today’s marketplace? Read More

Aids & Resouces: March 2010

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TREATING AN OVERWEIGHT PATIENT WITH HIP PAIN • Sally Perea Read More

Cognitive Function in Older Dogs

by Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, Diplomate ACVB Veterinary Behavior Consultations, St. Louis, Missouri

It seems that some of my older canine patients are showing a variety of unusual behaviors—are some of these dogs senile? Read More

Gastrointestinal Signs in a Cat

by Michael Kiselow, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), Veterinary Medical Specialists, Campbell, California

A 9-year-old, 3.6-kg spayed female domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of a 1-month history of poor appetite, weight loss, and intermittent vomiting. Read More

Chronic Diarrhea in a Dog

by Michael E. Matz, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM

Teddy, a previously healthy, 2.5-kg, 8-year-old intact male Yorkshire terrier, presented with chronic diarrhea, abdominal distention, and poor body condition. Read More

Comparing Parasite Detection Techniques

by Carly Jordon, PhD candidate (parasitology)

To determine the accuracy of fecal flotation, this study compared the sensitivity of 2 methods used to identify several common intestinal parasites: Fecalyzer (vetoquinol.com) or Fecal Ova Float de Read More

Urine Crystals in Dogs & Cats

by Susan E. Fielder, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVP, Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, & Theresa E. Rizzi, DVM, Diplomate ACVP, Oklahoma State University

Microscopic examination of urine sediment should be included as part of a complete urinalysis. Read More

Steroid Therapy

by Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM & ACVECC, Tufts University

In modern veterinary medicine, glucocorticoids play a vital role in the management of an array of clinical conditions; however, they are associated with a variety of complications. Read More

Treatment of Feline Degenerative Joint Disease

by Margie Scherk, DVM, Diplomate ABVP (Feline Practice), CatsINK, Vancouver, British Columbia

Definition Read More

Ultrasonography in Practice: Practical Considerations

by Matthew D. Winter, DVM, Diplomate ACVR, University of Florida

The use of ultrasonography in veterinary medicine has had a great impact in diagnostic accuracy and quality of care. Read More

Fever of Unknown Origin

by Garret Patchtinger, VMD AND Lesley G. King, MVB, Diplomate ACVECC, ACVIM, & ECVIM (Companion Animal)

Click on the PDF icon above to download the Diagnostic/Management Tree for Fever of Unknown Origin. Read More

Evaluation of Renal Biopsy Samples

by George E. Lees, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM; Brian R. Berridge, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP; & Fred J. Clubb, Jr, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACLAM; Texas A&M University

Nephropathology is unique among the subspecialties of anatomic pathology—it routinely involves ultrastructural (transmission electron microscopic) examinations, histologic (light microscopic) Read More

DID YOU KNOW?

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The Found Animals Foundation (www.foundanimals.org) will award $25 million to the person or group that comes up first with a safe, one-time nonsurgical means to sterilize male and female cats and... Read More

Are You a Pediatrician or a Mechanic?

by Bernard Rollin, PhD Colorado State University

Scenario: All too often, companion animal practitioners are faced with a client who is unable to pay for a pet’s medical procedure, or an animal is brought to the practice th Read More

Rockin’ in Orlando

by Douglas Mader DVM, MS, Diplomate ABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)

Q. What do aging musicians and the NAVC Conference have in common? A. They both ROCKED Orlando this past week. Read More

Back to School, In a Different Sense

by Dawn M. Fiedorczyk

As I reflect back over my last 2 years as an NAVC OnCampus representative, I think back to the day I found out that I was selected for the position. Read More

Resistance to a Flea Product?

by Michael W. Dryden, DVM, PhD, Kansas State University

A mixed-breed dog and 2 domestic shorthair cats were presented for severe flea infestation. Read More

Cardiac Drugs for Treatment of Canine Heart Failure

by Mark A. Oyama, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology), University of Pennsylvania

Degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) are common cardiac diseases in adult dogs. Read More

The Concept of Corneal Protection

by Kirk N. Gelatt, VMD, University of Florida

Corneal protection entails covering, or shielding, the cornea from injury or exposure. It also involves maintenance of status or integrity. Read More

Practice Hotline - News Products & Updates

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Speedy Ethylene Glycol Poison Detection Read More

Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Collection Using a Blind Technique

by Carol R. Reinero, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine), University of Missouri–Columbia

Disorders of the respiratory tract in the dog and cat are common and include infectious, noninfectious, inflammatory/fibrotic, and neoplastic diseases. Read More

Long Live the Dinosaurs

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While the staff at Clinician’s Brief certainly felt that, even in the digital age, a print version of our journal is still needed (and wanted), none of us anticipated the plethora of resp Read More

Canine Glaucoma

by Carmen M.H. Colitz, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVO, Aquatic Animal Eye Care, LLC, & Animal HealthQuest Solutions, LLC, Jupiter, Florida

Glaucoma comprises a group of diseases that ultimately result in optic nerve head circulation damage, retinal ganglion cell death, and irreversible blindness.1-3 It is a common and painf Read More

Treating an Overweight Patient with Hip Pain

by Sally Perea, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVN University of California–Davis

Winston, a 10-year-old, neutered male flat-coated retriever, presented for evaluation of hip pain. Read More

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