The diagnostic approach to asymptomatic dogs with elevated
WEBMay 1, 2006 · Pike FS, Berg J, King NW, et al. Gallbladder mucocele in dogs: 30 cases (2000-2002). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;224:1615-1622. This review provides general guidelines for the diagnostic approach to an asymptomatic dog with elevated liver enzyme activities so that needless tests are not performed and clinically important liver disease is …
Treating canine otitis: So many optionshow do I choose? - dvm360
WEBSep 21, 2018 · There are numerous products containing Tris-EDTA: TrizEDTA (Dechra), TrizUltra + Keto (with ketoconazole) (Dechra), TrizChlor (with chlorhexidine) (Dechra), Mal-A-Ket Plus TrizEDTA Flush (with ketoconazole and chlorhexidine) (Dechra), and T8 Keto (with ketoconazole) (Bayer). Antifungal agents are used in cases of otitis caused by Malassezia or ...
Diagnostic approach in dogs with increased ALP activity ... - dvm360
WEBNov 1, 2010 · An increase in serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity is a common laboratory finding in dogs. It is typically used as a diagnostic marker for cholestatic liver disease. However, increased ALP activity has a high sensitivity (86%) but poor specificity (49%) for canine liver disease.
Radiographic evaluation of pulmonary patterns and disease
WEBApr 1, 2008 · Pulmonary disease usually results in either an increase or a decrease in radiographic opacity of the lungs. Most diseases result in an increase in opacity, usually characteristic for the pulmonary parenchymal component (alveolar, bronchial, interstitial, vascular) involved. These characteristic opacity changes are called lung patterns.
Treatment options for canine lymphoma - dvm360
WEBJun 7, 2022 · Laverdia-CA1. Laverdia-CA1 (verdinexor tablets, Dechra) is the first oral treatment for dogs with lymphoma conditionally approved by the FDA. Verdinexor is a selective inhibitor of nuclear export (SINE) and thus can induce apoptosis and enhance antiproliferation of cancer cells, sensitize cancer cells …
VetMedTeam Veterinary Assistant Program - dvm360
WEBFeb 4, 2010 · The VetMedTeam Veterinary Assistant Program covers communications/client relations, office/hospital procedures, animal nursing, exam room procedures, surgical prep and assisting, laboratory procedures, radiology, and pharmacology. The program curriculum is a series of eight modules covering different aspects of assistant training.
Ear no evil: Managing feline otitis - dvm360
WEBNov 12, 2019 · Feline otitis is typically managed well with aminoglycoside/steroid combinations, such as Tresaderm (Merial) or Mometamax (Merck Animal Health). Although not approved for cats, florfenicol formulations (Claro-Bayer Animal Health, Osurnia-Elanco) can also be effective, Dr. DeBoer said. He uses …
Tool Kit Essentials for Canine Congestive Heart Failure - dvm360
WEBOct 16, 2018 · Tool Kit Essentials for Canine Congestive Heart Failure. October 16, 2018. Publication. Article. American Veterinarian® October 2018. Volume 3. Issue 7. A relatively small arsenal of drugs can stabalize and manage most dogs with this disease, improving quality of life and long-term outcomes. Canine heart disease can be insidious, remaining ...
Dentistry 101: Surfaces of teeth and directions in the mouth
WEBJun 1, 2010 · Mesial and distal. The mesial surface of the first incisor is next to the median plane; on other teeth it is the surface directed toward the first incisor (the surface adjacent to the tooth in front of it). The distal surface is opposite from the mesial surface. Photo 2A. Mesial and distal are labeled in Photos 2A and 2B.
Making a difference for dogs with atopic dermatitis: When to
WEBJul 13, 2017 · Cytopoint is a monoclonal antibody therapy that binds canine IL-31 to rapidly reduce the itch associated with canine atopic dermatitis. Cytopoint was developed via a genetic engineering process known as “caninization” where the protein was made less immunogenic but still maintains highly specific binding for canine IL-31.