Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC) - dvm360
WEBJoin us for a memorable educational experience at Fetch Coastal (formerly the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference), a dvm360° Conference, in New Jersey at the Atlantic City Convention Center—October 9-11, 2023—for actionable education, endless inspiration, growth & wellness, and amazing human connections! Come for high-impact CE, created by veterinary professionals for veterinary ...
Recognizing and confirming feline hyperthyroidism - dvm360
WEBFeb 9, 2021 — Recognizing and confirming feline hyperthyroidism. In most cats, hyperthyroidism is a relatively straightforward diagnosis, but some cases require a more extensive workup, including measurement of the complete thyroid hormone panel. Hyperthyroidism is one of the most prevalent geriatric feline diseases, affecting 1 in 10 cats. 1.
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 ...
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.
Canine pyometra: Early recognition and diagnosis - dvm360
WEBMay 1, 2012 — Canine pyometra is an infectious and inflammatory disorder of the uterus typically occurring in adult, intact bitches during or immediately after the luteal phase of the estrous cycle. The clinical signs of pyometra are often nonspecific and vary among patients depending on the chronicity of the disease and the patency of the cervical canal.
Treatment options for canine lymphoma - dvm360
WEBJun 7, 2022 — Laverdia-CA1. Laverdia-CA1 (verdinexor tablets, Dechra) is the first oral treatment for dogs with lymphoma conditionally approved by the FDA. Verdinexor is a selective inhibitor of nuclear export (SINE) and thus can induce apoptosis and enhance antiproliferation of cancer cells, sensitize cancer cells …
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 …
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.
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.
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.