Delving into DEA regulations for veterinary practices - dvm360
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · Woods’ first piece of advice for relief veterinarians: Check your state requirements. “A lot of states require a separate state DEA number, as well as a federal number,” she explained. “Some states require that state number to be enacted before you have your federal number, or you can’t even get your DVM license.”.
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.
What are the best practices for antibiotic use in feline upper ...
WEBAug 7, 2017 · Type of infection. First-line drug options. Feline acute bacterial upper respiratory. infection (URI) Doxycycline: 5 mg/kg PO every 12 hours, or 10 mg/kg PO every 24 hours. or. Amoxicillin: 22 mg/kg PO every 12 hours. Feline chronic bacterial URI. Doxycycline: 5 mg/kg PO every 12 hours, or 10 mg/kg PO every 24 hours.
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 …
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.
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.
Diagnosing and managing canine eosinophilic …
WEBJun 1, 2010 · CONCLUSION. Canine eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy is proposed to result from a hypersensitivity condition that leads to eosinophilic infiltration of the lower airways and pulmonary parenchyma, manifesting clinically as a harsh, unrelenting cough. It can be differentiated from chronic bronchitis by its …
Antibiotics in canine GI disease: when to use and when to ditch
WEBFeb 19, 2020 · Antibiotics are often prescribed for dogs with gastrointestinal (GI) signs. In fact, three studies surveying veterinary prescribing habits in the U.K. showed that antimicrobials were prescribed as first-choice therapy in 50% or more of dogs presenting with acute diarrhea. 1-3 While antibiotics can certainly be beneficial or even lifesaving for ...
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 ...
Reading ECGs in veterinary patients: an introduction - dvm360
WEBJan 29, 2020 · The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a valuable diagnostic test in veterinary medicine and is easy to acquire. It is the most important test to perform in animals with an auscultable arrhythmia (other than sinus arrhythmia in dogs). The ECG may also yield useful information regarding chamber dilation and hypertrophy.