November/December 2016
Table of Contents: November/December 2016
Want to view the full digital issue? Click here. Features Diagnosing Acute Blindness in Dogs Caryn E. Plummer, DVM, Diplomate ACVO University of Florida A Review of Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma MacKenzie Pellin, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology) Michelle Turek, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology) & ACVR (Radiation Oncology) University of Wisconsin Canine & Feline …

To Feed or Not to Feed? Controversies in the Nutritional Management of Pancreatitis
nutritional management of pancreatitis continues to be guided primarily by the human literature and clinical experience due to lack of controlled clinical trials. Any…

Canine Insulinoma: Diagnosis, Treatment, & Staging
Aside from a histologic confirmation of insulinoma, no currently available diagnostic test provides a definitive diagnosis of insulinoma. Existing techniques may help increase suspicion for an insulin-secreting tumor but, with most diagnostic testing, it is imperative to interpret all results in the context of the coexisting clinical signs.

Placement & Management: Jackson-Pratt Closed Active Suction Drain
Drains are placed in wounds to evacuate fluid that would otherwise accumulate due to dead space, inflammation, infection, and/or necrosis. Fluid accumulation in a wound can be detrimental because…

Canine & Feline Pain Management: Expert Insight into Practitioners’ Top Questions
Pain management in dogs and cats can be challenging because clinicians often have to rely on the observations of owners…

Veterinary Guidelines Released in 2016
Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism American Association of Feline Practitioners (catvets.com) Available at www.catvets.com/guidelines/practice-guidelines Guidelines for the Vaccination of Dogs and Cats World Small Animal Veterinary Association (wsava.org) Available at www.wsava.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats American Animal Hospital Association (aaha.org) Available at www.aaha.org/professional/resources/oncology.aspx Veterinary Guidelines for Infrared Thermagraphy …

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Today’s Veterinary News
NEW DIETS FOR DOGS & CATS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE Blue Buffalo Company has announced the launch of KS Kidney Support for Dogs and KM Kidney + Mobility Support for Cats. Formulated by veterinarians and PhD animal nutritionists to help manage kidney disease, both new products feature controlled levels of proteins, phosphorus, and sodium. In addition, …

Are Exotics a Fit for Me? Part 2: Day-to-Day Logistics of Exotics Practice
This article discusses the day-to-day logistics of operating an exotic pet practice. The quality of exotic pet medicine has increased dramatically…