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December 2014

Familiarize yourself with 5 causes of nonspecific clinical signs in senior cats, and explore geriatric status indicators for your patients. Plus, discover infection-control practices for zoonotic transmission of blastomycosis in dogs.

December 2014

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December 2014

Bandaging Quiz

Orthopedics|Peer Reviewed|Web-Exclusive

To Cut or Not to Cut: Toe Lesion in a Cat

Imaging|Peer Reviewed|Web-Exclusive

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December 2014

Bandaging Quiz

This self-quiz reviews appropriate bandaging and management of 5 different injuries to the extremities in dogs and cats.

To Cut or Not to Cut: Toe Lesion in a Cat

An adult cat presented with grade IV/IV right pelvic limb lameness and soft tissue swelling. Should this cat go to surgery?

Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disease

Skin manifestations associated with endocrine disorders may have diverse appearances; thus, their cause can be mistaken.

Nonsurgical Management of an Achilles Tendon Strain in a Dog

Treatment options include both surgical and nonsurgical therapies depending on the severity and chronicity of tendon injury.

The Case: Retrobulbar Abscess or Something Else?

A 6-year-old neutered male Boston terrier was presented for lethargy and swelling around the right eye.

Blastomycosis in a Dog

What—if any—preventive measures should be instituted when dealing with a patient infected with Blastomyces dermatitidis?

Isoflurane & Sevoflurane: Mechanics & Effects

The differences between isoflurane and sevoflurane help guide selection of the agent best suited to the patient and the optimal method of administration.

Ammonium Urate Urolithiasis

Breed, age, urinary infection, and hepatic insufficiency are important signalment factors for urate uroliths, and treatment—to an extent—depends on them.

Placing a Central Sampling Catheter Through a Peripheral Vein

Follow this step-by-step for proper placement of a central catheter and important aseptic precautions to consider.

Preventive Care for Geriatric Patients

Client education is one of the most important factors in assuring that senior and geriatric patients receive the preventive care they need.

Top 5 Pet Food–Associated Illnesses

While commercial pet food–associated illness is rare, many clients are concerned about the safety of commercial pet diets and may seek a veterinary consultation.

Top 5 Causes of “ADR” in Older Cats

Aging cats may only present with subtle behavior changes—cases often referred to as “ain’t doing right.” Here are 5 conditions that can cause these signs.

Age Is Not a Disease

With longevity determined by numerous variables, how can you best approach life stages and develop appropriate management protocols for patients?

Antiviral Medications in Cats

Conjunctivitis and corneal ulceration secondary to FHV-1 infection are common in cats. Antivirals are an appropriate treatment for both kittens and adults cats.

Surgeon's Corner: Ovarian Remnant

The most likely diagnosis in a spayed cat with history of periodic estrus is ovarian remnant. This video demonstrates the technique to identify and remove ovarian remnants.

Ambulatory Paraparesis in a German Shepherd Dog

A 10-year-old castrated German shepherd dog was evaluated for a 2-month history of progressive ambulatory paraparesis.

Practice in a Teaching Hospital: Mahidol University of Thailand

Walasinee Moonarmart, DVM, PhD, lecturer in small animal internal medicine for the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Mahidol University, describes her practice, Prasu-Arthorn Animal Hospital.

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December 2014

Feline Panleukopenia Vaccination: How Much is Enough?

Feline Blood Group Compatibility

The Problem with the Pancreas

Degenerative Left Shift Outcomes in Cats

Good Wisdom for Small Dogs' Teeth

Administering Vaccines Effectively

Research Note: Staging Lung Cancer

Antibiotic Resistance & Bacterial Pneumonia

Feeling Catty? Monitoring Feline Demeanor During Hospitalization

Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring

2014 World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress

Clinician's Brief provides relevant diagnostic and treatment information for small animal practitioners. It has been ranked the #1 most essential publication by small animal veterinarians for 9 years.*

*2007-2017 PERQ and Essential Media Studies

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