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Clinician's Brief Magazine
May 2012 Issue

Featured Article

By Jamie M. Burkitt Creedon, DVM, DACVECC Red Bank Veterinary Hospital Network Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Maintenance of appropriate systemic arterial blood pressure is vital for survival.

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Features

By Alison B. Clode, DVM, DACVO North Carolina State University

Corneal ulceration is a commonly encountered problem in veterinary practice.

By Barret Bulmer, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) Tufts University

You have asked…How do I interpret ECGs with confidence?

The expert says…

By Sarah E. Cocker, DVM & Sharon K. Theisen, DVM, DACVIM

Gracie, a 9-year-old spayed English setter, was referred for refractory epilepsy.

By Terry Marie Curtis, DVM, MS, DACVB University of Florida

What advice should I give to clients who are coping with feline housesoiling issues?

By Brandy R. Sobczak, DVM ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

Avery, a 2-year-old spayed domestic short-haired cat, presented with acute onset of tremors.

By Sandra R. Merchant, DVM, DACVD Louisiana State University

Filbert, a 10-year-old neutered domestic short-haired cat, presented for worsening skin condition previously diagnosed as ringworm infection.

By Barret Bulmer, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology) Tufts University

Use this algorithm to diagnose and manage rhythms associated with normal heart rates (dogs, 70-160 bpm; cats, 140-220 bpm).

By Sandra P. Tou, DVM, DACVIM Department of Cardiology College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University Bruce W. Keene, DVM, MSc, DACVIM Professor of Cardiology College of Veterinary Medicine North Carolina State University

Sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica.

By Katrin Hartmann, Dr. med. vet., Dr. habil., DECVIM-CA Ludwig Maximilian University Munich

The decision to treat or euthanize a cat should not be based solely on the presence of retrovirus infection.

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* Serum allergy testing * 12-week food trial with commercial novel protein food * 12-week food trial with commercial hydrolyzed protein food * 12-week food trial with homemade recipe
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We challenged readers to provide before-and-after pictures of their most successful clinical cases, and many were quick to submit cases of disease, neglect, dog fights, car accidents, and much more.

 

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Capsules

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Tail-pull injuries, or sacrocaudal luxation, in cats can be challenging, as no definitive prognostic indicators exist.

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The 18th Annual Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians Conference provided a scholarly discussion and continuing education program on reptile and amphibian medicine.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

This study investigated the prevalence of behavioral complaints and reported aggression of pet rabbits, mustelids, and rodents toward humans.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Participatory epidemiology (PE) is an evolving area of veterinary epidemiology applied to the systematic use of participatory approaches and methods to better understand diseases and options for an

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

The use of topical hemostatic sponges is indicated when other conventional hemostatic techniques (eg, suture, cautery) are impractical.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Hypertriglyceridemia may be a contributing cause to the pathogenesis of pancreatitis in dogs, but a definitive association has not been made.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

This report briefly describes Dipylidium caninum infection of a 4-month-old boy.

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The first cases of canine parvovirus (CPV) were seen in the late 1970s. Viral replication can occur in all tissues, but the intestinal crypts and lymphoid organs are targets.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Bartonella spp have been shown to cause disease in humans and domestic animals.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is generally believed to lead to a hypercoagulable state and increased risk for pulmonary thromboembolism; however, studies to prove this relationship are lacking and amb

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

This report describes nasal polyps in 5 dogs with clinical signs, including reverse sneezing, intermittent epistaxis, stertor, and serous nasal discharge.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

This study assessed whether the cerebral state index (CSI) measured by a cerebral state monitor (CSM) can predict anesthetic depth.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Successful management of canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) can be complicated but relief of pruritus is a consistent target. Cyclosporine and glucocorticoids are 2 effective treatment options.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Although the side effects of glucocorticoids in dogs are well documented, current understanding of how they affect behavior is anecdotal.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

In humans, ionized hypocalcemia (iHCa), a predictive factor following trauma, is associated with severe injury and low survival rates.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

In humans, the major forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; genetics are an important factor in their development.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

The mycelial form of Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus endemic in central and southeastern United States, is present in the environment.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Although most wound complications are not life threatening, they may involve patient discomfort, extended veterinary care, and increased financial burden.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsiae, including Rickettsia spp, are recognized as emerging diseases. This study evaluated ticks and fleas collected from red foxes in southeastern France.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

The abdominal (ventral) scent gland of the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) is a modified sebaceous gland grossly visible as a hairless, rough, orange, oval pad located in the umbilical reg

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

The advantages of laparoscopic hepatic biopsy, a relatively common procedure in dogs, include direct visualization of the liver and the ability to select optimal biopsy sites while monitoring for h

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

This study investigated sprayed intraperitoneal bupivacaine (SIB) as part of a multimodal approach for managing pain in dogs undergoing laparoscopic-assisted or laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy (LOV

By Clinician's Brief (Capsules)

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of bacterial contamination on standard equipment in small animal hospitals.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Serum bile acid (SBA) assays are commonly used to diagnose hepatobiliary disease and portosystemic shunts.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Although nonbenzodiazepine (BZD) sleep aids are not routinely used in veterinary medicine, pet exposure does occur when the owner administers the sleep aid to the pet.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Diagnosis of canine atopic dermatitis is based on history, clinical signs, and ruling out other reasonable causes of pruritus.

By Clinician's Brief (Capsule)

Relationship-centered care (RCC) defines a collaborative partnership in which the patient’s opinions are valued through effective 2-way communication.

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Human noroviruses (HuNoVs) are members of the Caliciviridae family and a common cause of GI illness in humans but are generally considered to be species specific; however, the genetic similarity of

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