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Treating canine otitis: So many optionshow do I choose? - dvm360
Sep 21, 2018 · Topicals, systemics, antibacterials, antifungals, glucocorticoids The list of potential therapies is long, but with the right diagnostic information and patient history details, you can formulate a regimen that gets those ears under control.
The diagnostic approach to asymptomatic dogs with elevated
May 1, 2006 · Table 1: Disorders Associated with Elevated Serum Hepatobiliary Enzyme Activity in Asymptomatic Dogs History. Pertinent historical information includes the administration of any potentially hepatotoxic drugs, supplements, or nutraceuticals; exposure to any environmental toxins or infectious agents; recent anesthetic events; and details on housing, supervision outdoors, travel, and vaccination ...
Otitis externa - a quick guide to management (Proceedings)
Oct 1, 2011 · Preface. Most of the following options illustrate the various medical means of salvaging chronic otitis in a dog, However, the ideal option is to prevent acute otitis externa from becoming chronic.This may often be done if one remembers to: Thoroughly examine the ear canal (under sedation if necessary) for any foreign body.
A quick guide to gastric acid suppression in dogs and cats - dvm360
Sep 1, 2016 · James Barr, DVM, DACVECC, joins Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, to discuss the latest in veterinary diagnostics and scientific research.
Antibiotics in canine GI disease: when to use and when to ditch
Feb 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 ...
Dentistry 101: Surfaces of teeth and directions in the mouth
Jun 1, 2010 · Photo 1 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.
Vaginitis in dogs: A simple approach to a complex condition
Oct 1, 2008 · Any infectious component of vaginitis is considered to occur secondary to some underlying cause of inflammation since the bacteria most commonly cultured from dogs with vaginitis are the normal flora in the vagina, which originate on the skin and from the rectum (Table 1).3-6 Because the vagina is not sterile, interpret culture results with caution and have the laboratory quantify bacterial ...
Canine pyometra: Early recognition and diagnosis - dvm360
May 1, 2012 · Abdominal ultrasonography is the preferred method for evaluating patients for pyometra. The most common ultrasonographic finding is distention of the uterus with an anechoic to hyperechoic fluid (Figure 2).31,32 A thickened and cystic endometrium is suggestive of concurrent cystic endometrial hyperplasia.33 In patients with uterine rupture, free fluid may be identified within the abdominal ...
Diagnostic approach in dogs with increased ALP activity ... - dvm360
Nov 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 …