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The article presents several case studies related to veterinary dentistry. It is stated that performing surgical extractions in both dogs and cats requires advanced training, which includes attending lectures as well as labs led by board-certified veterinary dentists. Oronasal fistulas is result of inadequate exposure and maxillary extraction sites closure.

The article offers brief information on several veterinary products including the Odo-Clave heat-activated deodorant pads from Bel-Art Products Inc., the Vetasan Shampoos from Kinetic Vet and the IDEXX-PACS Imaging Software version 3.6 from IDEXX Laboratories Inc.

The article focuses on managing dental problems in horses. It is said that dental problems in horses should be dealt with, like any other medical issues. Robert Menzies, a resident in dentistry and oral surgery at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, says that only knowledgeable clinicians should perform oral examinations, make diagnoses and perform treatments. It is also suggested to assess a horse's overall health, including body temperature, weight and heart rate.

The table of contents for the special section of the September and October 2011 issue of "Vetcom Publications" is presented.

The article presents information on a roundtable discussion on the management of food allergy and intolerance in veterinary medicine. Dr. Robert Kennis, one of the panelists, talks about food allergy in dogs and its symptoms. Another panelist Dr. Elizabeth J. Colleran offers her perspective on food allergy in cats. Panelist Dr. Nolie Parnell says that gastroenterology specialists focus on the chronic gastrointestinal manifestations of allergies.

The article presents information about several products related to veterinary medicine including Atopica for Cats (cyclosporine oral solution), a treatment for chronic allergic dermatitis, from Novartis Animal Health US Inc.; foam-filled cushions from Medical Engineering & Development Inc.; and pet food Sensitive Naturals and Simple & Natural from Iams Co.

The article offers brief information on several products related to veterinary medicine including Healthy Advantage from Hill's Pet Nutrition Inc., Feline lipase test from Idexx Laboratories Inc. and PropoFlo 28 from Abbott Animal Health.

The article offers news briefs related to veterinary medicine in the U.S. The organization Mercy for Animals disclosed a video that show animal abuse on a Texas calf ranch. Edward Feldman, veterinary professor at University of California-Davis (UC-Davis) resigns as chairman of the medicine and epidemiology department. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declares Texas free of swine brucellosis.

The article presents five-step medical protocols that are suggested to help identify dermatologic dog patients with an endocrinopathy. Steps such as getting the medical history, performing a dermatologic evaluation, and performing clinical diagnostic testing are elaborated. It also stresses the significance for veterinarians to closely watch medical history and physical examination findings and thorough clinical diagnostic database in the identification and diagnosis of endocrinopathies.

The article offers ways for diagnosing various skin diseases in dogs. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the age of the animal when the allergic disease started and offers some important questions that the medical team needs to consider in gathering information about the patient's medical history. It suggests that general physical examination should be done before performing the detailed dermatologic examination. An overview of several diagnostic methods are also provided.

The article offers news briefs related to veterinary medicine in the U.S. Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) College of Veterinary Medicine have initiated a clinical test on a human oncology drug that may prove useful in the fight against canine cancer. British veterinary associations are requesting veterinarians to report cesarean sections on purebred dogs. Physician Lonnie King was appointed chairman at the new Public Health Preparedness for Infectious Diseases (PHPID) program.

The article offers world news briefs related to veterinary medicine in 2010. The Animal Cancer Center of Colorado State University creates the Shipley University Chair. Henry Schein Inc. announces the repurchase of its up to one hundred million dollars in common stock. In Great Britain, it notes that dogs with anxiety when left by their owners indicates their pessimistic behavior.

The article presents the personal passion of veterinary students that drive them to choose equine practice. Michael Rogers, a fourth year veterinary student at Oklahoma State University (OSU), found his passion for horses in helping his grandfather with the racehorses business while Natalie French, a third year student at the University of Georgia, began her passion for horses during her childhood riding lesson. It also relates the stories of veterinary students Ayla Turnquist and Amy Norvall.

The article evaluates several veterinary supplies including the ImproMed Buyback Protection Plan from ImproMed Inc., the x-ray drivers for the EVA Vet Digital X-Ray Sensor System from AFP Imaging Corp. and the Versa family of digital and digital-ready veterinary radiographic systems from InnoVet Inc.

The article discusses the use of computed tomography (CT) scanning in equine medicine and surgery. It states that the use of CT scanning offers useful information in the diagnosis and treatment of equines' leg and foot lameness. It adds that CT is an anatomical imaging modality through X-rays and X-ray attenuation that are commonly available for veterinarians and horse owners.

The article offers news briefs related to veterinary medicine in the U.S. Senators Daniel Akaka and veterinarian John Ensign introduce a bill that will formally establish a chief veterinary officer position at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Hawaiian legislators work on a bill that would increase the penalty that the Board of Veterinary Medicine imposed on persons who are practicing without license. The Department of Agriculture changes the rules on bovine tuberculosis testing.

The article discusses how to handle common foaling complications and injuries. Speed of delivery and air supply are crucial to save the foal if it is coming out backward. Uterine lavage can be considered when a normal mare has retained its placenta as soon as the mare has been examined. To treat hemorrhage in mare during late pregnancy and after parturition, it is considered important to keep the animal quiet in a dark stall and keep it sedated.

The article presents briefs on veterinary medicine products including the Allerderm Spot-On skin therapy for dogs and cats from Virbac Animal Health Inc., the Teddy's Pride Pet Oral Care from Oragenics Inc., and the Mal-A-Ket Plus TrizEDTA Flush antimicrobial solution from DermaPet Inc.

The article focuses on the applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) in equine sports medicine in the U.S. Russell Tucker, professor at Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, revealed MRI's vital role in veterinary diagnostic testing and its significant improvement in assessing equine tissue damage. It also suggests that with the help of such magnetic imaging, veterinarians could be more focused and more specific with their therapies.

The article focuses on the medical procedure for treating equine upper airway disease. It states that treatment methods varies widely depending on the type and severity of abnormality. It notes that a high-speed treadmill endoscopy method in monitoring the upper equine airway during exercise sessions on the racetrack in both Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds.

The article offers news briefs related to veterinary practice in the U.S. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has decided to increase member dues. The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been awarded a 3.9 million dollar construction grant to renovate research facilities at the school. Michael Lairmore of the Ohio State University has been named the new president of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).

Information about the "DVM" Newsmakers Summit held in April 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland is presented. Topics discussed include the impact of economic volatility in veterinary medicine, job market and specialty medicine, the cost of service and education as well as generational differences. The meeting featured notable veterinarians, including Ted Mashima, Micaela Shaughnessey and James F. Wilson.

The article addresses a query related to the management of difficult-to-regulate diabetic cats.

The article presents topics from the lecture delivered by Dr. J. Catherine Scott-Moncrieff at the 2008 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum on diagnostic testing for canine hypoadrenocorticism or Addison's disease. Causes of primary hypoadrenocorticism include granulomatous destruction, primary adrenal failure and immune-mediated destruction of the adrenal gland, among others. Clinical manifestations of the disease are described. Also noted are serum electrolyte abnormalities and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test.

The article offers information on the impacts of the economic downturn on the means and practices of horse owners and veterinarians in the U.S. The author highlights the tendency of some horse owners to surrender their horses to horse-rescue organizations and the possibility to give-up the horses' teeth floating, other routine dental care, vaccinations and Coggins testing. In addition, a survey on the potential shortage and choice of staying in the veterinary practice is included.

The article evaluates several veterinary medical equipment and supplies, including OmniVID C-mount camera for microscope from Jorgensen Laboratories Inc., Secreto, a high performance pet odor and stain eliminator from Bark Busters and Holiday collection of spa products for pets from Happy Tails Inc.

The article provides information on managing end-stage canine heart failure. It states that part of management of end-stage heart failure involves re-evaluation of existing therapies and the introduction of new therapies. The article relates the inappetence leading to anorexia which represents one of the common and significant complaints in advanced canine heart failure. Common complaints in advance canine heart failure in dogs are also discussed.

The article offers news briefs related to veterinary medicine in the U.S. The researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered gene mutation that could be responsible for exercise-induced collapse (EIC) syndrome in Labrador Retrievers. Meanwhile, a cruelty-to-animals statute has been passed in Honolulu, Hawaii to protect the pet horses. A couple has filed a civil suit against an Atlanta, Georgia veterinary surgeon due to malpractice.

The article provides an answer to a question regarding pain management key components to palliative care in veterinary medicine.

The article evaluates several veterinary medicine equipment and supplies including Oval Medi-Cup Blisters from Medi-Dose company, color-coded surgery packs from Spectrum Surgical company and nutritional supplements from Purina Veterinary Diets company.

The article presents a panel discussion of veterinary market leaders regarding the importance of consumer's behavior to clinicians and business manager in the U.S. Dr. James F. Wilson cites on the legal realities that are facing the veterinary profession. Dr. Richard Timmins from the Association for Veterinary Family Practice stresses on the changes in terms of people's awareness of welfare issues. Moreover, editor Daniel R. Verdon talks on the issues of malpractice to veterinarians.

The article focuses on the significance of good leadership skills among veterinarians in the U.S. Veterinarians who are manipulative should be remove from the practice to avoid conflict. Leadership training should start in veterinary school, must be outsourced and have meaning within the total professional program. A strong and viable leadership will help young veterinarians deal with the issues that will tend to destabilize the profession.

The article evaluates several equipment for veterinary medicine including DRI-CHEM Veterinary Chemistry Analyzer portfolio with Lipase from Heska, IDEXX VetLab Sample Prep Rack from IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., and ImmunoComb-FIP Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus Antibody Test Kit from Modern Veterinary Therapeutics.

The article presents the views of several veterinary market leaders during the DVM Newsmakers' Summit 2008. It includes Jim Flanigan, member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), wherein he talks on the survey that there was increased of the number of pets owned in the U.S. in 2006. Another is Howard Rubin of the Brightheart Veterinary Centers, who reveals how veterinarians were dealing with issues surrounding what people will or will not pay for veterinary services.

The article evaluates several medical equipment related to veterinary medicine including Lab Guard Specimen Bags from EPS Inc., the Radiograph Digital Converter from LogicRad Inc. and the Lighted Hair Dryer from Andis.

The article discusses the role of information technology (IT) in reducing errors in veterinary medical professions in the U.S. IT like Medical Information Systems (MIS), stores medical histories and related data, allowing problems with verbal and written communication to be obviated by efficient text-conversion software and other electronic systems. IT also helps reduce dependence on human memory for drug choices, dosages, interactions and calculations for all types of medical treatments.

The article offers information on various proposed laws impacting veterinary medicine in the U.S. HB 101 would allow local governments in Florida to enact regulation of dangerous dogs. HB1335 prohibits horse slaughter in Oregon for human consumption, including shipping, transport and sale. SB 202, HB 311 prohibits the intensive confinement of egg-laying hens in Vermont and directing the state to buy only cage-free hens.

The article offers information related to prescribed exercises for equine veterinarians to prevent injuries and promote qualitative services in animal care. Equine veterinarians perform a considerable number of responsibilities when it comes to animal care which makes them prone to injury or unexpected bruises. The paper elucidates salient information relative to injury and bruise prevention to establish care either on the animal or to the practitioner itself.

The article describes sepsis in dogs and its management. It relates that sepsis in dogs commonly originates from the gastrointestinal tract, followed by the respiratory tract, severe dental disease, chronic urinary-tract disease and contaminated wounds with predominating gram-negative bacteria. It mentions that the important aspect of treating canine sepsis centers on the identification and eradication of the inciting cause. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent is recommended for treatment.

The article discusses the means of diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in horses. It mentions that TBI in horses is a result from sustaining an injury to the poll subsequent to rearing and falling over backwards on the dorsum, running into a tree, from struggling during recovery from anesthesia or from being kicked by another horse. Its diagnosis and findings may be determined through neurologic examination and with radiographs, endoscopy and computed tomography.

The article presents a procedure for proper hygienic hand washing in veterinary hospitals. It relates that the traditional method of proper hygienic hand washing requires three basic components: the soap, running water and friction. The step-by-step hygienic hand washing is discussed. Also, the procedure for antiseptic hand washing by veterinary hospital staff is discussed, as well as the difference between hand washing with plain soap versus antiseptic.

The article describes the state of veterinary practice in Metropolitan Atlanta in Georgia. It relates that Metropolitan Atlanta covers 28-county area in and around Atlanta. The veterinary profession in the area has declined of about 4.65 percent while the metro's population has increased. It is mentioned that the decline partly reflects the national trends in the veterinary profession.

The article discusses the problems of medical error and liability, the implication of technology on error reduction and prevention. It also discusses the trend in modern malpractice law to replace a standard of care enforcing what is customary in the industry with a reasonable-doctor standard. It mentions that error management in both human and veterinary medicine stresses individual punishment than the address of the underlying causes.

The article presents five stories of scams which have victimized people in the veterinary medicine profession in the U.S. In Los Gatos, California, a receptionist at the clinic of veterinarian Ian Stone was identified stealing client's credit card information. Another story is about a fraudulent education, in which it has been reported that one can purchase a veterinary medicine degree for $700 in a virtual school.

The article reports on the reinstatement of the Veterinary Medical Assistance Team (VMAT) unit as part of the federal government's reorganization of the national veterinary network for disaster response in the U.S. It is noted that the VMAT was expelled by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 2003. The once-dismantled VMAT group is now called National Veterinary Response Teams and headed by Dr. Lorna Lanman.

The article evaluates several products including the Profender Topical Solution from Bayer Animal Health, DOUXO Calm from Sogeval Laboratories, the dc dental chews from Vetradent.

The article presents the conversation of the panelists during the 2007 Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Newsmaker Summit held at the CVC East in baltimore, Maryland. The summit's key issue is on the need to expand the role of registered veterinary technicians. The panel consists of 6 leaders namely, Sue Geranen, Dr. Richard Johnson, Dr. Sherbyn Ostrich, Teri Raffel and Deb Coleman, and moderator Gregory M. Dennis.

The article evaluates several new veterinary products including the Profender Topical Solutions from Bayer, the portable x-ray from Aribex Inc. and the new PowerPro Ultra from Oster Professional Products.

The article introduces some common plants that poison horses in North America and describes poisoning and the subsequent plant-induced disease. It also outlines current recommendations for treatment and management practices to avoid exposure. According to the author, knowledge of which plants are toxic and when horses are likely to be poisoned will help reduce losses and ensure animal health and safety.

The article presents a list of commonly used rescue protocols for lymphoma, a disease which is considered to be the third most common cancer in dogs. The list includes Mitoxantrone, labeled as one effective treatment for the disease; CCNU or L'asparaginase, an alkylating agent and considered to be a good choice for dogs that have failed CHOP-L protocols; and MOPP, which can be used either as a first-line protocol for T-cell lymphoma or as a first-line rescue protocol in canine patients.