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The Wood's lamp versus M. CanisJanuary 18, 2023There were only a few percentages we were told to "memorize for boards" in veterinary school, a dozen years ago now. These included odds of malignancy in dog/cat mammary masses (50 percent/90 percent); canine splenic mass diagnoses (33 percent hematoma/hemangioma/ hemangiosarcoma); failure rates of TPLO versus TPP versus. lateral band in canine cruciate disease (now debunked); and, in dermatology, the sensitivity of the Wood's lamp in diagnosing dermatophytosis: less than 50 percent. Where did "50 percent" come from, and why has it been lodged so firmly in our heads? So firmly that I recently ran across this same number in the crisp 2022 edition of a small animal textbook. That number is wrong, and my veterinary friends, colleagues, students still quote it. It is also possible the first percentages quoted here need updating—they probably do (See: "When in doubt cut it out! But by how much?" by Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA on VPN Plus+). A closer look at M. canis Dermatophytosis in small animals is generally caused by one of three fungal organisms: Microsporum canis, M. gypseum, and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. M. canis is the only one of these that produces pteridine …
Classifying and newly subclassifying medial patella luxation in dogsJanuary 17, 2023Canine medial patella luxation is a common cause of lameness. While it most often affects small and toy breed dogs, medium and large breed dogs can also be impacted. Clinical presentation varies depending on the severity (or grade) of luxation. Most patients with patella luxation will present at a young age, some as early as three months, but many are around 12 months to four years old.
Assisted feeding methods and benefits of nutritional supportJanuary 16, 2023Successful support and management through enteral feeding involves critical decisions, including appropriate nutrition, assessment, early intervention, and proper tube selection.
A 'mini' new technology for jaw fracturesJanuary 13, 2023Bioresorbable miniplates to repair maxillofacial fractures has been available in human maxillofacial surgery for a long time, but as is often the case, it takes a while for new techniques and equipment to “trickle down” to our veterinary patients.
Impact of stress, temperament on working dogs to be explored in new researchJanuary 10, 2023A commitment to animal care and welfare—specifically in working dogs—is the driving force behind the newly funded research project.
Senior-friendly pet care enhances human-animal bondJanuary 4, 2023Ensuring senior dogs and cats are happy, healthy, and sufficiently supported throughout their golden years requires an individualized, multifaceted approach.
From small animals to outer spaceJanuary 4, 2023Eager to explore new horizons, Dr. Richard Linnehan was selected by NASA in March 1992 and completed a year of astronaut candidate training, which qualified him for space shuttle flight assignments as a mission specialist.
My canine patient ate a grape—now what?December 23, 2022Despite our new suspicions, the scant, published evidence does not yet definitively identify the toxic principle, much less how many grapes or raisins it takes to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop. That means I am stuck in the unenviable position of treating every single patient/event on a worst-case basis, right?
18,000-dog milestone achieved by service animal groupDecember 22, 2022A two-year-old Labrador retriever named Hugh is the 18,000th dog to be paired with a human through The Seeing Eye.
