Dog with Disability to be X-Rayed by Placer SPCAAugust 7, 2015This week the Placer SPCA in northern California received a stray. The dog, named Melody Pond, has pretty blue eyes and a curious disposition. She also has three legs along with an appendage taking the place of her fourth leg. KCRA.com reports that the SPCA said the condition is not due to abuse, but to a birth defect. Veterinarians will conduct radiographs on Melody Pond today to determine surgical possibilities. Even with the disability, Melody Pond seems to be just as happy as any other puppy: (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); This puppy is sure to melt your heart. The Placer SPCA will take X-rays of this adorable blue-eyed puppy who was born with a special set of legs.Story: http://kcra.tv/6183B1obXVideo: Placer SPCA Posted by KCRA 3 on Thursday, August 6, 2015 She will be put up for adoption if the surgery goes well. If a dog with her condition were to come into your office, what would your course of action be?
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Veterinarian Saves Pet Owner’s Life After Dog is EuthanizedAugust 7, 2015Chances are you’ve had to give devastating news to a pet owner. That person may have reacted calmly or perhaps he or she broke down in tears. Maybe you’ve had clients get angry at you after you’ve given them bad news about their pet. But for Matthew Fry, BVSc, MRCVS, of Quarrington Veterinary Surgery in the United Kingdom, the bad news he gave resulted in a client having a massive heart attack. Lizzie Bevis, 30, was at the veterinarian’s with her mother and sister for a consultation regarding their Jack Russell, Daisy. During the consultation, Bevis “went an awful color,” her sister Christine told Sleaford Standard. Dr. Fry first thought Bevis had just fainted, but quickly realized she had actually had a heart attack. He put her on her back and began conducting CPR while his staff called an ambulance. Luckily, first responders arrived quickly. </center> “They couldn’t believe it when they arrived and had to shock her twice with a defibrillator to bring her back,” Fry told Sleaford Standard. Bevis was rushed to the hospital where she was put in a …
Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center Offers New MRI SystemAugust 6, 2015The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center is now offering a new MRI system designed specifically for obtaining high-quality images in horses. The new MRI replaces an older system that was installed in 2005. Penn Vet, which made the announcement in late July, describes the O-Scan as a high-resolution MRI system for diagnostic imaging that uses a low-field magnet. The MRI is capable of imaging extremities, from the foot to the hock or knee, according to Penn Vet. The system, manufactured by Esaote, can also be used for other large animals. “We have undergone in depth training, including validating specific protocols, and are ready to admit patients for MRI evaluation,” said Barbara Dallap Schaer, VMD, New Bolton Center medical director. “We are excited about this addition to our imaging services and look forward to working on challenging cases.” The MRI will be useful primarily for soft-tissue injuries associated with lameness, but will detect bone injury as well, Dr. Dallap Schaer said. It provides functional (inflammatory) information, in addition to anatomic data.
New Heska Analyzer Verifies Thyroid DisordersAugust 5, 2015Heska Corp. has released what the Loveland, Colo., company calls North America’s first in-clinic immunoassay for confirming hypothyroidism in dogs. The tabletop Element i Immunodiagnostic Analyzer also can screen for Cushing’s disease and Addison’s disease, among other animal health issues, within 10 minutes. The analyzer improves on Total T4 tests, said Steve Eyl, executive vice president of commercial operations. “Total T4 has long been used to screen for thyroid disorders,” Eyl said. “But Total T4 is only a partial and imprecise screen of a highly complex, yet common diagnosis that can and should be confirmed with a specific TSH [thyroid stimulating hormone] result. “TSH testing for specific thyroid function has never been available at the point of care, where veterinarians, patients and their owners need it most.” The ability to test for both Total T4 and TSH with the Element i saves veterinarians from having to seek TSH results from a reference laboratory, he added. Element i and test supplies will be available through Heska and Henry Schein Animal Health.
Tufts Veterinarians to Equip Chicken with 3D Printed LegAugust 5, 2015A surgery is taking place at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University today. It’s not a spay or neuter surgery, or even one on a dog or cat. This surgery is an amputation of a chicken’s leg. The chicken, named Cecily, is a rescue currently in the care of Andrea Martin, a chicken rescuer out of Clinton, Massachusetts. Martin could see that Cecily’s quality of life was poor, given that the bird had a deformed leg caused by a slipped tendon that never got fixed, CBS Boston reports. Martin and Cecily’s new owner decided that instead of euthanasia, amputation surgery and a prosthetic would be the better option. They are splitting the $2,500 veterinary bill, according to CBS Boston. The surgery today will be performed by avian orthopedic specialist, S. Emi Knafo, DVM. With Cecily under sedation, Dr. Knafo will amputate the chicken’s right leg and do a CT scan of her left leg, Reuters reports. The scan will be used to make a 3D-printed prosthetic leg for Cecily. According …
Elanco Launches Osurnia for Canine Ear InfectionsAugust 5, 2015Osurnia, a new treatment for inflamed or infected canine ears, also may help with owner compliance because of its makeup and dosing schedule, according to manufacturer Elanco Animal Health. Osurnia (florfenicol/terbinafine/betamethasone acetate) comes in gel-filled, single-dose tubes that are administered seven days apart to treat canine otitis externa. A dog owner is instructed to squeeze the gel into the ear canal through a flexible, soft tip, and then gently massage the ear to spread the medication. The two-dose regimen should appeal to owners, Elanco stated today in announcing the launch of the drug. “Pet owner compliance is one of the biggest challenges veterinarians face when treating otitis externa in dogs,” said Wayne Rosenkrantz, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, of Animal Dermatology Clinic in Tustin, Calif. “With Osurnia, the innovation of an effective treatment administered in just two doses is much more convenient for pet owners and will increase the likelihood that they will complete the entire treatment program.” Osurnia was developed by Novartis Animal Health, which received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug before Elanco acquired the company earlier this year. Osurnia is indicated for the treatment of otitis externa associated with susceptible strains of the …
Zoetis Reveals Anti-Itch Therapy for DogsAugust 4, 2015Zoetis Inc. plans to arm veterinary dermatologists with a new weapon this fall: an antibody therapy designed to turn off the itch switch in dogs suffering from atopic dermatitis. The Florham Park, N.J., drug and vaccine maker reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a conditional license for Canine Atopic Dermatitis Immunotherapeutic. Delivered monthly by injection, the antibody neutralizes interleukin-31, a protein that instructs a dog’s brain to begin scratching, Zoetis stated. The therapy joins another Zoetis product, the daily drug Apoquel, as a way to control canine itching regardless of the underlying problem. While Apoquel is indicated for cases of allergic or atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 1 year old, the new therapy may be used with any dog afflicted with atopic dermatitis. “By helping to relieve itching and the clinical signs associated with atopic dermatitis in affected dogs, it will also help restore quality of life for both atopic dogs and the people who love them,” said Arizona veterinary dermatologist Thomas Lewis II, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, who participated in clinical studies of the antibody therapy. Apoquel has been in short supply since the pill was launched in January 2014, and Zoetis is not …
Purdue to Host Indiana State Fair Vet Camp in Mid-AugustAugust 4, 2015Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will host the Indiana Fair Vet Camp from August 7 to 22. The goal of the camp is for participants to experience hands-on skills while learning about the career opportunities in veterinary medicine. There will be two camp sections: Junior Vet Camp, for students in sixth through eighth grades, and Senior Vet Camp, for students in grades nine through 12. The camps are led by current veterinary students that have worked with Jim Weisman, director of student services for the veterinary college. Collectively, they develop the curriculum. “We discuss all the career options available for veterinarians in both camps,” he said. “We really stress seeking a science career and that veterinary medicine offers great opportunities to do anything from clinical private practice to pharmaceutical development, food safety, biosecurity and teaching.” Junior Vet Campers will explore blood and other items under a microscope and be able to practice surgery skills by suturing up simulated incisions. The hands-on sessions will also offer opportunities to look at radiographs. Senior Vet Campers will learn and practice their suturing skills, develop …
#FridayFunday: Vet Hospital Sends Patients Home With Minion-Inspired Vet WrapsJuly 31, 2015Hate them, love them, or be completely unaware of them: For a while there, Minion mania was everywhere. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates & Emergency Services in Valley Forge, Pa., saw their chance and took it, creating Minion-inspired wraps for their patients. As they wrote on their Facebook page: "Be prepared ... if your pet comes in for a surgical procedure and requires a bandage, you just may end up bringing home a Minion also." (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Be prepared ... if your pet comes in for a surgical procedure and requires a bandage, you just may end up bringing home a Minion also. Posted by Metropolitan Veterinary Associates & Emergency Services on Friday, July 10, 2015 (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); It's Minion Mania at Metropolitan ... You let one in and then they just think they own the …
AVMA: Cecil the Lion ‘Suffered an Inhumane Death’July 30, 2015Saying it was “profoundly saddened,” the American Veterinary Medical Association issued a statement Wednesday about the killing of the African lion Cecil. The lion’s death drew international attention and outrage following news reports that Cecil had been lured from Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park in early July and was killed by big-game hunter and Minnesota dentist Walter J. Palmer. The AVMA statement: “All over the world, people are expressing their shock and horror over the killing of Cecil, a famous lion that lived in a protected reserve in Zimbabwe. According to media reports, an American trophy hunter paid $50,000 to hunt the lion. Also according to media reports, the lion was illegally baited into leaving the protected area of the park, shot with a bow and arrow, and suffered for 40 hours until he was shot, skinned and beheaded. “We are profoundly saddened by Cecil’s death under these circumstances. “We don’t want to make this a debate about hunting in general or trophy hunting; we know advocates and opponents hold strong opinions. No matter how you feel about these activities, it appears that Cecil suffered an inhumane death caused by actions that were illegal. “The AVMA’s Animal Welfare …
