In 2006 when we were introduced to endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (endolaser, ECP). At the time it was Drs. Dineli Bras, Milt Wyman, and me comprising the MedVet ophthalmology team. We were all intrigued, …
Dealing with intoxicated veterinary patients can be difficult. There are few toxins for which there is an antidote. Often, the options available to the …
When I was asked to write about a topic for the upcoming MedVet newsletter, I knew I wanted to write about Glaucoma because it occupies a lot of my time lately (more about that later). Here I was, contemplating the current state of glaucoma, after a …
An 11-year-old male neutered Cocker Spaniel presented for evaluation of bleeding cutaneous nodule between digits 2 and 3 on the right forelimb. The lesion was 1 cm, erosive and bleeding, and slightly stalk like.
A 13-week-old female Labrador Retriever mix presented to the cardiology service of MedVet Akron for evaluation. The owner stated that the puppy “hangs out with and acts like the old dogs” and …
There are new chewing gums on the market, such as Spry® Natural Peppermint Gum, that contain extremely high levels of xylitol, a sugar substitute that is toxic to dogs.Spry® is estimated to contain 1 gram of xylitol per piece which is over three …
“Almost half of Americans say that the most difficult topic to discuss with others is personal finance
Cancer is among the largest causes of death in our patients and remains a significant concern for pet owners of aging pets. The true incidence of cancer is not well established, however, …
“Check lump”, “New mass”, “Skin Swelling”, Check Growth - Owner thinks it’s bigger”, “Mass bleeding”, “Dog licking growth”, and “Groomer found a lump”.
Most dogs and cats seropositive for Borrelia burdorferi (Bb) seroconvert (i.e. develop antibodies) but show no clinical signs. Cats exposed experimentally show no clinical signs (CS) even after second …
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