UWM uncovers bone-replacement proteinsApril 19, 2017A discovery by the University of Wisconsin, Madison (UWM) researchers could one day lead to the use of proteins found in human bone marrow to regrow bone—not just for humans, but for dogs and cats, too.
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Banfield, NAVC call vets to AMR actionApril 18, 2017The issue of antibiotic-resistant superbugs is the reason antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the subject of the inaugural annual Veterinary Emerging Topics (VET) Report, produced by Banfield Pet Hospitals in conjunction with the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC).
Answer 3 Questions About This Thoracic RadiographApril 14, 2017Questions What's your diagnosis? Name at least 2 diseases that can cause this condition or that can exist concurrently. What is a possible complication of this condition?
Bladder Stones QuizApril 14, 2017Questions What's your diagnosis? What would you do next? Check your answers on the next page.
Maxillofacial disease: Why you should consider a CT scanMarch 23, 2017Last month’s column described a case in which diagnosis and treatment was drastically changed by use of computed tomography (CT). CT deserves more discussion because it has revolutionized our ability to detect subtle hard- and soft-tissue abnormalities of the maxillofacial region.
What kind of veterinary surgeon are you?March 22, 2017To celebrate my 100th surgery column in Veterinary Practice News, I designed a quiz so you can assess yourself. It will help you determine how far you’ve come along after faithfully reading my humble musings about veterinary surgery.
Kansas State vets perform cataract surgery on young gibbonMarch 16, 2017Veterinarians at the Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have performed what might be the first cataract surgery on a young ape patient in the U.S. The lucky ape? Booger, a 2-year-old gibbon.
Modern medicine behind rise in pet health care costsMarch 9, 2017Pet health care costs are skyrocketing, and new veterinary treatments are the rocket fuel, according to the “Cost of Pet Care: 2016” report from Healthy Paws Pet Insurance of Bellevue, Wash.
What Would You Recommend for This Splenic Mass in a German Shepherd?March 3, 2017 Pictured: Splenic mass in a 9-year-old male German shepherd mix. Questions What's your differential diagnosis? Name 3 postop cardiovascular complications. What imaging work-up would you recommend preop? Check your answers on page 2.
Should you perform scrotal castration?March 1, 2017Have you ever wondered, deep inside, why most U.S. dogs are neutered with a prescrotal approach while cats, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, bulls and exotic pets do just fine with a scrotal castration?
