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January 2010

A New Insulin for Cats

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David Bruyette, January 2010

Although beef/pork-derived protamine zinc (PZI) insulin has been used successfully for managing diabetic cats, the animal-derived product can be problematic due to cost and potential risk (although
Treating S pseudointermedius—Topical Therapy

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Karen A. Moriello, January 2010

Staphylococci have been associated with several suppurative conditions in dogs, including otitis externa.

December 2009

Feline Stomatitis: Painful Truths & Soothing Solutions

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Donald Beebe, December 2009

Michael Peak, DVM, Diplomate AVDC Saturday, January 16 • 9:00–9:50,Marriott
PPI Therapy—Effects of Withdrawal

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Colin F. Burrows, December 2009

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy is usually initiated for empirical treatment of dyspeptic symptoms in people.Human studies have implied that PPI treatment of > 8 weeks duration results in a

July 2009

Bisphosphonates for Osteosarcoma

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EM Romansik, July 2009

Studies have suggested that bisphosphonates provide significant benefits to humans with a wide variety of cancers.
A New Loop Diuretic

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David F. Senior, July 2009

The loop diuretic furosemide is commonly used to treat fluid retention secondary to congestive heart failure.
Facing Fireworks Fears

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Patricia Thomblison, July 2009

Fear of fireworks and other loud noises is a common behavioral problem in dogs.

June 2009

Masitinib for Mast Cell Tumors

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The Editors, June 2009

Canine mast cell tumors (MCTs) are common and diverse. Grade 1 tumors are well-differentiated, grade 2 tumors are intermediate, and grade 3 tumors are poorly differentiated.

May 2009

Pheromones & Training Pups

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Patricia Thomblison, May 2009

Bringing puppies into new homes can be difficult for both the puppy and the new owners. Along with the challenges of obedience and house-training there are stresses of new stimuli and experiences.

April 2009

Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy for Urinary Calculi

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David F. Senior, April 2009

This prospective study evaluated the efficacy and safety of electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) for removing urinary calculi in dogs, a method that has been used as an alternative to cystotomy in hu

March 2009

Promising Treatment for FeLV & FIV

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Patricia Thomblison, March 2009

Lymphocyte T-cell immunomodulator (LTCI) is a novel and commercially available immunotherapeutic agent.

January 2009

Out-of-Body Transection of Colorectal Cancer

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Heather Troyer, January 2009

This retrospective case series examines the outcome of 11 dogs that had transanal rectal pull-through amputation of a single colorectal adenocarcinoma or in situ carcinoma.
Medicinal Plants for Repelling Fleas/Ear Mites

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Karen A. Moriello, January 2009

Organic farmers, pet owners, and holistic medicine/veterinary practitioners in British Columbia were asked about their use of medicinal plants for veterinary care (ethno-veterinary medicine) in a w

December 2008

New Treatment for Brachycephalic Dogs

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Clinician's Brief, December 2008

Upper airway disorders of short-nosed breeds are described as brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS).
Dental Abscess in Rabbits & Rodents

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Michael J. Murray, December 2008

Vittorio Capello, DVM Tuesday, January 20 • 10:10-11:00, Marriott

November 2008

Dispelling the Myths of Cancer & Its Treatment

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Antony Moore, November 2008

Douglas H. Thamm, VMD, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology) Wednesday, January 21 • 8:00-8:50, Marriott
How I Treat Cushing's Disease

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David Bruyette, November 2008

Catherine Scott-Moncrieff, VetMB, MS, MA, Diplomate ACVIM & EVCIM Saturday, January 17 • 2:45-3:35, Gaylord
Amantadine + NSAID for OA Pain

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Steven Budsberg, November 2008

A study was conducted to determine whether amantadine in addition to NSAIDs would relieve refractory osteoarthritic pain better than an NSAID alone.

October 2008

Successful Cryosurgery for Skin Tumors

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Heather Troyer, October 2008

The efficacy of cryosurgery for treatment of both benign and malignant skin and subcutaneous tumors in dogs and cats was evaluated in this prospective study.
Bladder Cancer in Dogs: Hope for the Hopeless

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Heather Troyer, October 2008

This report describes a surgical technique for resection of the entire bladder neck, including the trigone and proximal urethra, in 2 dogs (ages 18 months and 11 years) with bladder tumors that wer

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