The latest in treating canine lymphomaJune 26, 2017Everybody reading this article has likely had their life touched by cancer, either personally or through a friend, family member or beloved pet. Cancer is something we all want eradicated.
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The gonadectomy controversyJune 23, 2017One of the most controversial topics in the veterinary cancer field is the potential effect of gonadectomy on cancer risk. Spaying and neutering have obvious benefits with regard to population control and in preventing ovarian and testicular cancers.
Is it a medical problem or a behavior problem?June 23, 2017Determining why some pets engage in alarming or undesirable behaviors is a chicken-or-egg-first conundrum, according to Gary Landsberg, BSc, DVM, Dipl. ACVB, Dipl. ECAWBM. Which comes first—a medical problem or a behavioral issue?
The Immunity Challenge: Vaccines and petsJune 22, 2017Back in the day, dog and cat vaccines were cut and dry, and all pets were vaccinated annually, except perhaps for very old or sick animals. Today, the subject is much more fluid, as more information comes to light regarding duration of immunity, potential negative outcomes from vaccinating too often and adverse vaccine events.
Pet owners seek out mitral valve repair surgery overseasJune 21, 2017Marla McAlpine never expected to be flying her dog to France for heart surgery, but that was what she found herself doing in March after her black and tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bentley, was discovered to have mitral valve disease with severe regurgitation.
Name Those ErrorsJune 19, 2017 Pictured: A femur fracture was pinned in this 3-year-old Lab mix. Questions Name 3 technical errors. Name 1 major mistake in the use of the pin. What would be a better option? Check your answers on the next page.
Pros and cons of supplements in treating pet cancerMay 19, 2017Studies of human cancer patients indicate that up to 81 percent take vitamins, nutraceuticals or herbal supplements, yet up to 68 percent of their physicians are unaware of such use.
Dogs, vets wait for progress on IVDDMay 18, 2017The tried and true ways to treat intervertebral disc disease in dogs—both medically and surgically—are what most veterinarians choose today. Medical treatment typically consists of pain drugs and bed or crate rest, while the surgical side involves the removal of disc material from around the spinal cord to reduce clinical signs.
The solution to pollution? Dilution!May 18, 2017Intraoperative lavage is an underused but very helpful technique. This column will talk mostly about abdominal lavage, but the general concepts apply to any body part—open wounds, the thorax, a fracture site, a joint, etc.—as well as to contaminated or infected surgical sites, such as after anal sac or ear canal surgery.
The limits of telemedicine in the vet practiceMay 16, 2017No one in the practice wants to see Charlie—not me, the technicians or any of the other doctors. It’s not because he doesn’t appear cute and cuddly—his tail wags, his expression is relaxed, he approaches us and lets us pet his head.
