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WEBGianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, discusses the importance of monitoring medications patients are taking before going under anesthesia to determine if it is safe or not. dvm360 is the authority of veterinary medicine news, expert insights, animal health and pet care products, research, and regulations for veterinary professionals.
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 ...
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
Antibiotics in canine GI disease: when to use and when to ditch
WEBFeb 19, 2020 · Antibiotics are often prescribed for dogs with gastrointestinal (GI) signs. In fact, three studies surveying veterinary prescribing habits in the U.K. showed that antimicrobials were prescribed as first-choice therapy in 50% or more of dogs presenting with acute diarrhea. 1-3 While antibiotics can certainly be beneficial or even lifesaving for some dogs with GI disease, for others these drugs ...
Managing iron deficiency anemia - dvm360
WEBMay 31, 2014 · TREATMENT. Iron can be administered orally as ferrous sulfate (50 to 300 mg total dose every 24 hours; available over the counter)16 or parenterally as iron dextran (10 mg/kg intramuscularly every three or four weeks).17 Ferrous sulfate may cause mild GI upset and can darken the feces.
How to perform and interpret dermatophyte cultures - dvm360
WEBJul 1, 2010 · Hair pluck. To obtain samples for dermatophyte culture, use a sterile hemostat to pluck hairs from around the periphery of a newly formed or expanding skin lesion, avoiding areas that may have been recently medicated. Ideal hairs to select are those in areas of active crusting and hairs that appear damaged or …