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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 ...
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.
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.
Pimobendan: Understanding its cardiac effects in dogs with
WEBOct 1, 2006 — Beneficial in dogs with advanced dilated cardiomyopathy or mitral valve disease, pimobendan is administered along with other cardiac drugs, such as ACE inhibitors, furosemide, or digoxin. It should not be used as sole therapy. It is given orally at a dosage of 0.2 to 0.6 mg/kg daily divided into two doses given 12 hours apart.
Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC) - dvm360
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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.
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.
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 …