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Mary B. Nabity, DVM, PhD, DACVP<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent

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It is always good to start the new year with some good press!

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The FDA has announced a recall of Merrick Jr Texas Taffy Pet Treat TEXAS (ITEM # 27077, ALL LOTS UP TO AND INCLUDING 10364) due to possible Salmonella contamination.Please click here to see the Merrick FDA Alert.

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This weekend, the FDA announced a recall of a single lot (1006) of Family Farm Complete Horse 10 horse feed, UPC 0 95668 90151 6, packaged in 40 lb. bags because it may contain monensin sodium (Rumensin). Monensin sodium is a medication approved for use in some livestock and poultry species, but can be fatal to horses if fed at sufficiently high levels. Please click here to see the Horse

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The prevalence of hypocobalaminaemia in cats with spontaneous hyperthyroidismNovel gastroretentive controlled-release drug delivery system for amoxicillin therapy in veterinary medicineInfluence of blood collection technique on platelet function and coagulation variables in dogsEvaluation of orally administered famciclovir in cats experimentally infected with feline herpesvirus type-1Effects of

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Can Vet J. 2010 Sep;51(9):993-9.Suspected systemic calcinosis and calciphylaxis in 5 horses.Tan JY, Valberg SJ, Sebastian MM, Davis GD, Kelly JR, Goehring LS, Harland MM, Kuebelbeck KL, Waldridge BM, Newton JC, Reimer JM.AbstractFive horses were presented with signs of myopathy along with systemic malaise, hyperfibrinogenemia, hyperphosphatemia, and an elevated calcium phosphorus product (Ca*P

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Zachary M. Wright DVM, DACVIM (oncology) History: Maddi originally presented to my oncology service with a 6 month history of a mass on the right flank. The mass was eventually completely excised by the referring veterinarian and diagnosed as a grade II mast cell tumor. Maddi did very well post-operatively. 1 month prior to the oncology referral, the owner noticed multiple skin growths on

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Jean-Yin Tan, DVM, DACVIM Large Animal Internal MedicineDiagnostics“My horse has been just a little off, Doc. I don’t really want to pay for a full-blown lameness or neuro exam or anything. Would you mind just taking a blood test for EPM while you’re here?”If you’re a general equine practitioner, you’ve likely been asked a question like this in the middle of a routine vaccine visit, by a horse

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The endocrine lab at Michigan State recently made the association between dogs with hypercalcemia and ingestion of Blue Buffalo dog food.There is now an official recall of certain lot numbers. Here is the FDA announcement.

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Dr. Tan graduated from Cornell University in 2005. She went on to complete an internship at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in NJ and a large animal internal medicine residency at the University of Minnesota. She spent a year at UC Davis completing an Equine Primary Care fellowship and is now working in New Jersey. Dr. Tan has publications in journals including the American Journal of

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“Teddy” – 1 and ½ year old MN DSH - Cindy Stubbs, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)HistoryOwner reports lethargic, not as playful as normal, appetite decreased. PCR panel pending. Cat one of three from a litter raised by owner. Littermates still in same household and are clinically normal with normal blood work. This pet reported to be quieter than the rest. Never tested for FeLV/

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Cynthia Stubbs, DVM, DACVIM - Small Animal Internal MedicineDr. Cindy Stubbs received her DVM from North Carolina State University in 1995. She then went on to complete a one-year rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Texas A&M University, followed by a Residency in Small Animal Medicine at Colorado State University (CSU). Her research interest was feline infectious diseases

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Lisa Cellio, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIMDr. Lisa Cellio is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology in 1994. She then attended veterinary school at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was awarded a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1998

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By Lisa Cellio, DVM, Diplomate AVCIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)Histoplasmosis is a soil-borne dimorphic fungus that lives in warm moist and humid conditions. The causative agent is Histoplasma capsulatum and grows best in soil rich in nitrogen organic matter (such as areas with bird or bat excrement.) Histoplasmosis is endemic in temperate and subtropical regions and, in the United States

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Christal Pollock DVM, Dipl. ABVP-AvianHouse rabbits can make wonderful pets, and more American households report owning rabbits than any other exotic mammal. Small animal veterinarians are being called upon to care for rabbits with increasing frequency, however approach to the pet rabbit often requires a significant shift in perspective for those used to dealing solely with cats and dogs. Normal

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By C. Scott Bailey, DVM, MS, DACTKeeping up with the discussion surrounding ovariohystorectomy can be difficult. In veterinary school, most of us were taught, as dogma, that dogs and cats should be neutered. Once in practice, however, other points of view and experiences make this decision less straightforward. We are faced with questions such as, “Should all animals be neutered? At what age

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I have seen this in my canine patients. Have you seen it as well?Case report: severe, symptomatic hypomagnesemia in acute leptospirosis.Spichler A, Athanazio DA, Furtado J, Seguro A, Vinetz JM.We report a case of severe hypomagnesemia in non-oliguric acute renal failure caused by leptospirosis that required large doses of magnesium replacement during the acute phase of disease. Biochemical

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FDA Suspends Temporary Emergency Permit for Evanger'sRecently the FDA and USDA announced suspension of a permit for Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company.In the statement the FDA reports that:"Evanger's, operating in Wheeling, Illinois, deviated from the prescribed process, equipment, product shipment, and recordkeeping requirements in the production of the company's thermally processed low acid

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Christal Pollock, DVM, DABVP (Avian)Carpenter JW, Pollock CG, Koch DE, Hunter RP. Single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of marbofloxacin after oral administration to rabbits. Am J Vet Res. 2009 Apr;70(4):522-6. PubMed PMID: 19335109.Pollock CG. West Nile virus in the Americas. J Avian Med Surg. 2008 Jun;22(2):151-7. PubMed PMID: 18689077.Pollock C. Diagnosis and treatment of avian renal

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This report is based on video evaluation and conversation with Dr. Smith regarding Fluffy Jones [regarding neurologic signs following ear cleaning].The video evaluation is as follows: Mentation: BAR, Gait: mild vestibular quality ataxia, occasional stumbling to the right and/or left side, no evidence of UMN involvement or paresis, CN’s: Horner’s syndrome OD-rest NSF and no evidence of

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SMALL ANIMALIntracranial Arachnoid Cysts in Dogsfrom Compendium by Curtis W. Dewey - Veterinary Answers Consultant, Peter V. Scrivani, Ursula Krotscheck, Sofia Cerda-Gonzalez, Kerry Smith Bailey, Dominic J. MarinoIntracranial arachnoid cyst (IAC) is an infrequently reported developmental disorder seen primarily in small-breed dogs. It usually occurs in the caudal fossa, in the region of the

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HistoryThere are ulcerated lesions starting on ear margins, later involving lip margins and periocular area as well as neck. Pruritus started after ulcerated lesions appeared. Skin scraping - neg., DTM - neg., Cytology - PMN's and bacteria, C&S - pending, Dermohistopathology - pending, Bloodwork – normal. She is an outside cat, in a multicat household with no other pets involved. There are no

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American Journal of Veterinary ResearchJanuary 2009, Vol. 70, No. 1, Pages 99-104Assessment of viremia associated with experimental primary feline herpesvirus infection or presumed herpetic recrudescence in catsHans D. Westermeyer, DVM, Sara M. Thomasy, DVM, PhD, Helen Kado-Fong, MS, David J. Maggs, BVScObjective—To detect feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) in blood of cats undergoing experimental

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Of course it does. But big question is how often? Are some findings more or less reliable? An interesting article in the recent JAAHA looks at the correlation of abdominal ultrasound findings with gross surgical exploration. Whenever I have access to the ex lap findings of a patient undergoing an explore after one of my ultrasounds, I am anxious to find out how my findings compare. We

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Veterinary Answers is a phone, fax, and email consultation service provided by specialist veterinarians to assist general practice veterinarians with their cases and practice. Our goal is to provide veterinarians with the information that will allow them to refer fewer patients and provide the highest standard of care available. We provide this service to licensed veterinarians only. In

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Edited by Jennifer S. Fryer, DVMThe influence of crystalloid type on acid-base and electrolyte status of cats with urethral obstructionDrobatz KJ, Cole SG. JVECCS 2008; 18: 355 – 361.To compare the effect of a balanced isotonic crystalloid solution with that of 0.9% sodium chloride on the acid[ndash]base and electrolyte status of cats with urethral obstruction. Randomized prospective clinical

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In this guide, we answer the following questions on all the most common small animal tests:Why do it?What samples do I need and at what time should they be collected?Does the animal need to be fasted?What unique things should I know about this test?ACTH Stimulation TestB12/Cobalamin & FolateBile Acids TestBromide ConcentrationDigoxin ConcentrationFructosamineHigh-dose Dexamethasone Suppression

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Veterinary Answers is growing by leaps and bounds. We now have consultants to cover almost all the species and organ systems you will encounter in practice.Jennifer S. Fryer, DVM - Internal Medicine Courtney Baetge, DVM - Anesthesia Georgina Barone, DVM, DACVIM - Neurology Terri Bonenberger, DVM, DACVD - Dermatology Natalie Carrillo, DVM, DACVIM - Large Animal Internal Medicine

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Last year, during the food recall, it seemed like new foods were being added to the recall list on a daily basis and I had great difficulty keeping up. In fact, when my own cat had eaten recalled food, I did not find out until VetCentric called me at home and at the office to alert me. It was then that I discovered the FDA's RSS feed on recalls. Every day, I would check my RSS reader for the

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by Natalie Carrillo, MV, DVM, Dip ACVIM-LA Recent outbreaks of myeloencephalopathy caused by equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) have generated new research that provides better information about diagnosis, treatment and outbreak management. The objective of this article is to summarize this information in a practical and applicable manner.Clinical signsThe onset of EHV-1 myeloencephalopathy is

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By Christal Pollock, DVM, DABVP-Avian Diagnosis of urethral obstruction in the male ferret is rarely a diagnostic challenge, but the need to place a urinary catheter in a 1-kg patient can be intimidating. Urinary catheter placement can be challenging in the male ferret because of its small size and its J-shaped os penis. Locate the prepuce on the ventral abdomen just caudal to the

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Veterinary Answers is here to help with all the species you see in your practice! Anesthesia Courtney S. Baetge, DVM – Board Eligible in Anesthesia Dermatology Terri Bonenberger, DVM, DACVD Emergency / Critical Care Michael S. Garvey, DVM, DACVIM (SA-IM), DACVECC Megan Ridley, DVM Exotics/Avian Christal Pollock, DVM, DABVP-Avian Large Animal Internal Medicine Natalie Carrillo,

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By Georgina Barone, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Canine congenital encephalopathies comprise a broad range of developmental disorders. Clinical signs are dependent upon the area of the brain affected and may indicate whether the patient has focal, multifocal, or diffuse disease. A thorough neurologic examination is essential to determine neuroanatomic localization and make appropriate

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Veterinary Answers is now partnering with PetRays to provide our clients with rapid access to quality radiology consultations with a 4 hour turnaround on routine requests and 30 minutes on STAT requests. Soon, all Veterinary Answers consultants will be available at the click of button via your PetRays account software. This will speed up our turnaround on consults and provide you with an

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Georgina Barone, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Terri Bonenberger, DVM, DACVD (Dermatology) Michael Garvey, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine), DACVECC (Critical Care) Call us with your questions. We’re here to help.

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By Jennifer S. Fryer, DVMOne of the most common diseases we treat as small animal veterinarians is renal failure and renal insufficiency in cats and dogs. We are desperate to do more for these patients – to keep them eating and comfortable with minimal intervention for as long as possible. In the past 10 years, there has been much controversy regarding the use of calcitriol (1,25

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By Courtney L. Baetge, DVMIf I have learned anything during my time as an anesthesiologist, it is that for every topic there are a multitude of opinions. But I do believe most anesthesiologists are strong advocates of epidurals. The benefits of an improved anesthetic plane, smoother recovery and superior post-operative pain control well outweigh the additional time and effort involved in

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By Jennifer S. Fryer, DVM Urine Cortisol:Creatinine Ratio: <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Screening test for Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s or HAC) <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Low Cost, Easy to collect (voided morning urine at home) <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Normal value rules out Hyperadrenocorticism <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <

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Ms. Smith brings in her 14 year old cat Mama Cat. The cat is a diabetic who receives twice daily insulin. Ms. Smith tells you that she hasn’t come back for a glucose curve for the last year because she couldn’t afford it. She thought Mama Cat was doing OK on her dose of insulin. The cat started vomiting a few days ago. Ms. Smith came home from work today to find that Mama Cat can’t get up

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This article in the recent issue of Trends Magazine, highlights many of the issues that prompted me to found Veterinary Answers. AAHA held forums to promote better relationships between general practitioners and specialists. The forums were held in Denver, CO; Orange County & Fremont, CA; Houston, TX; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and Washington, DC and were attended by 121 specialists & 74 general

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Advice on diagnosis and management of difficult cases Veterinary Answers understands the difficulties you face in your practice - from an animal owner’s financial limitations, to staff and equipment availability, and the reality that you will never have enough time in the day to do everything. Our goal is to work with you to find the next step in diagnosis or treatment of your patients under

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In the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Veterinary Answers has partnered with Diagnostic Vet Labs to offer internal medicine consultations through the lab on their lab work. We also offer a 20% discount on our services directly to DVL clients. Contact DVL at (800) 247-8621 to set up a DVL account.

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What’s In Store For Veterinary Answers? More Consultants! Tell us which specialties you would like us to addContinuing education seminars - We can provide a speaker for your next event or staff meeting.Research - As veterinarians on the front line, you are the first to see cases of emerging diseases, trends in antibiotic resistance, clusters of immune-mediated or neoplastic diseases. We

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