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Diagnostic approach in dogs with increased ALP activity ... - dvm360
Nov 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 …
Radiographic evaluation of pulmonary patterns and disease
Apr 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.
A guide to canine parasiticides - dvm360
Mar 1, 2008 · Frontline Plus for Dogs (Merial) contains 9.8% fipronil and 8.8% (s)-methoprene. It is a spot treatment that should be applied monthly to control ticks and chewing lice and at least every three months for flea control. It kills adult fleas, flea eggs, and flea larvae and prevents eggs, larvae, and pupae from developing.
Treatment of Pseudomonas otitis in the dog (Sponsored by Pfizer) …
Aug 1, 2005 · Otitis externa is a common presenting problem in clinical practice. In chronic cases, the infection frequently extends to the middle ear. While multiple factors contribute to otitis development and subsequent secondary infections, the organisms found most often in affected ears include Staphylococcus species, Malassezia pachydermatis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Managing anemia in cats with chronic kidney disease - dvm360
Oct 12, 2023 · Up to 50% of cats will be diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in their lifetime, and for 17% of geriatric cats, this will be the cause of death. 1,2 A common comorbidity seen in 65% of these patients is anemia, 3 which becomes more severe as CKD progresses and can have a significant impact on quality of life. Shelly Vaden, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, a founding member of the American College of ...
CVOM: VHMA’s new veterinary management certification program …
Oct 9, 2024 · The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) took the stage at their annual conference, held this year from September 5-7, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to announce their newest initiative: A new certification program for …
An overview of multiple myeloma in dogs and cats - dvm360
Oct 1, 2009 · Table 1. Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Myeloma* Staging. Recommended primary staging tests include a CBC, serum chemistry profile, and urinalysis, although advanced diagnostic modalities may be required (Table 2).Nonregenerative anemia is the most common finding on a CBC, reported in 55% to 68% of cases.1,4,5 Key findings on a serum chemistry profile include azotemia and hypercalcemia ...
Nail diseases (Proceedings) - dvm360
Apr 1, 2010 · However, systemic diseases such as hypothyroidism, Hyperadrenocorticism, diabetes mellitus, hypersensitivities, immune-mediated diseases and onychodystrophy may cause claw infections. Chronic severe infections of the nail bed can result in permanent defective claw growth. Swelling of the nail bed area, pain and pus formation is typical.
Diagnosing and managing recurrent urinary tract infections
Nov 1, 2010 · An alternative therapy for recurrent UTI is a rarely used urinary antiseptic methenamine mandelate. Methenamine is converted to formaldehyde in an acidic urine pH. Because bacteria cannot easily acquire resistance to formaldehyde, it may be efficacious in patients with resistant UTI and in patients with re-infections …