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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 …
The diagnostic approach to asymptomatic dogs with elevated
May 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 not missed.
CVOM: VHMA’s new veterinary management certification program …
Oct 9, 2024 · The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) took the stage at their annual conference, held this year from September 5-7, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to announce their newest initiative: A new certification program for …
Dentistry 101: Surfaces of teeth and directions in the mouth
Jun 1, 2010 · 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. Photo 2A. Mesial and distal are labeled in Photos 2A and 2B.
Vaginitis in dogs: A simple approach to a complex condition
Oct 1, 2008 · It is important to perform a digital vaginal examination in all dogs with clinical signs of vaginitis. Vaginal anatomical anomalies (described below) are a common underlying problem in dogs with adult-onset vaginitis. Vaginal strictures or septa can be detected by digital vaginal examination in 88% of cases.12,13.
Potential breakthrough in periodontal disease treatment gel
Oct 11, 2024 · It reinforces our confidence that Ambrilux Dental Gel has the potential to revolutionize how dental care is provided, offering a less invasive and more accessible option for patients,” Bill Breitenbach, CEO of Oral Biolife, said in a news release. 1. In the study, radiographs were taken at baseline 28 days following the first application of ...
Managing routine and difficult urinary tract infections in dogs ...
Oct 1, 2011 · Ten to 21 days of an appropriate antibacterial agent for treatment of an uncomplicated lower UTI is often recommended. At least 30 to 60 days of antimicrobial therapy is usually needed to sterilize the upper urinary tract (kidneys and ureters) – sometimes long term bacteriological cure is not possible.
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 ...
Radiographic evaluation of pulmonary patterns and disease
Apr 1, 2008 · Pulmonary disease usually results in either an increase or a decrease in radiographic opacity of the lungs. Most diseases result in an increase in opacity, usually characteristic for the pulmonary parenchymal component (alveolar, bronchial, interstitial, vascular) involved. These characteristic opacity changes are called lung patterns.