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.
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.
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.
How to perform and interpret dermatophyte cultures - dvm360
WEBJul 1, 2010 · Hair pluck. To obtain samples for dermatophyte culture, use a sterile hemostat to pluck hairs from around the periphery of a newly formed or expanding skin lesion, avoiding areas that may have been recently medicated. Ideal hairs to select are those in areas of active crusting and hairs that appear damaged or …
Diagnosing cranial cruciate ligament pathology - dvm360
WEBJun 1, 2005 · Cranial cruciate ligament pathology is a leading cause of lameness in dogs.1 Recent advances in diagnostic visualization and surgical treatments have stimulated an increased emphasis on early clinical recognition of cranial cruciate ligament pathology. This article describes characteristics of normal and pathologic cranial cruciate ligaments ...
Court rules against TV veterinarian Dr. Pol - dvm360
WEBJan 15, 2020 · Last month, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against celebrity veterinarian Jan Pol, DVM, thus upholding the state’s decision to place the 77-year-old star of Nat Geo Wild’s The Incredible Dr. Pol on professional probation for negligence, according to court records.. The court’s decision affirms a 2018 order by the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), which ...
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.
Vaginitis in dogs: A simple approach to a complex condition
WEBOct 1, 2008 · It is important to perform a digital vaginal examination in all dogs with clinical signs of vaginitis. Vaginal anatomical anomalies (described below) are a common underlying problem in dogs with adult-onset vaginitis. Vaginal strictures or septa can be detected by digital vaginal examination in 88% of cases.12,13.