Ultrasounding the Pediatric patient.
On my hunt for willing and mega compliant victims to practice my scanning techniques, I thought I would give scanning a puppy a try.
Ultrasound vs. Radiographs for Achieving a Faster Diagnosis.
A 7-year-old F/S DSH cat was presented for ADR and general malaise. This was an initial visit with no previous medical history provided. Physical examination found the patient with a rather pot-bellied appearance, but her aggressive nature prevented a thorough palpation of her abdomen and no bloods could be sampled. A dash of Domitor and…
Work Smarter, Not Harder.
Some of today’s Veterinary front offices are packed with shiny new Apple computers, expansive computer networks, Wi-Fi, paperless charting, multi-line phone systems, scanners, color printers, and more.
Peripheral Neuropathy in Animals?
Do animals experience peripheral neuropathy as a side effect from chemotherapy the same way as humans do? We often load our patients up on Tramadol, Rimadyl, Fentanyl patches, Gabapentin, or similar, but are we missing out on treating possible numbness? One of the treatments given in human medicine to treat this problem is Amitriptyline. Do…
Who’s Hungry? Burritos are on the Menu.
Have you ever been short handed while handling an avian patient? Ha, ha, short-handed? Never!? If you need a third hand and yours happens to be unavailable you can always burrito your avian patient.? Alas I would NEVER attempt this with anything larger than a cockatiel, with the exception of doves and pigeons which work…
Who’s Hungry? Burritos are on the Menu.
Have you ever been short handed while handling an avian patient? Ha, ha, short-handed? Never!? If you need a third hand and yours happens to be unavailable you can always burrito your avian patient.? Alas I would NEVER attempt this with anything larger than a cockatiel, with the exception of doves and pigeons which work…
Who’s Hungry? Burritos are on the Menu.
Have you ever been short handed while handling an avian patient? Ha, ha, short-handed? Never! If you need a third hand and yours happens to be unavailable you can always burrito your avian patient. Alas I would NEVER attempt this with anything larger than a cockatiel, with the exception of doves and pigeons which work…
How Many Medications do you Really Need In-Stock?
Has your pharmacy department grown so much that you can’t easily find the drugs you are looking for? If you have 20 types of antibiotics, 10 kinds of gastroprotectants, 8 different kinds of NSAIDs, steroids, liquids, tablets, capsules, powders, and compounds your pharmacy probably looks more like a hoarding situation than anything else. What are…