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What's New At Atlantic Coast Vet?
Dr. Jason M. Berg To Provide Neurology Services
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Dr. Jason M. Berg |
Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists is pleased to announce that Jason Berg, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology and Internal Medicine) will be providing medical and surgical neurology services, including surgery for brain and spinal tumors.
Dr. Berg received his doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M University in 1996. In 2000, he completed his internship and residency training in neurology and internal medicine at the Animal Medical Center and received board certification in neurology in 2000 and internal medicine in 2002. He also completed a training program in veterinary acupuncture with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2001.
In 2000, Dr. Berg -- along with Dr. Richard Joseph -- developed a referral hospital within County Animal Clinic in Yonkers, NY. Concurrently, they established Animal MR, a mobile MRI service for specialty hospitals which has expanded into four states and provides MRI services at veterinary referral hospitals.
His primary area of interest is advancing medical and surgical treatment options for neurological patients. He has published articles pertaining to veterinary neurology in various journals and has presented at conferences around the country. He has chaired three committees for ACVIM.
Dr. Berg is looking forward to providing neurology services for your clients at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists and looks forward to meeting all of you in the near future.
The Tightrope Stabilization Method:
An Alternative To Osteotomy Procedures
For CCL Tears?
Area veterinarians and their staff attended a lecture on Thursday, Jan. 21, presented by Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists' Karyn K. Maxworthy, DVM, MS, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons, on "The Tightrope Cruciate Stabilization Procedure: An Alternative To Osteotomy Procedures In Large-Breed Dogs."
The Tightrope Stabilization Technique is a modification of the traditional lateral suture. However, this method has the biomechanical advantage of providing a bone-to-bone fixation and a stronger multifilament suture material. The technique was designed for large-breed dogs and may provide an alternative to the more invasive osteotomy procedures (TPLO and TTA).
In addition, this procedure is significantly less expensive than the osteotomy procedures which would potentially be of benefit to many owners.
Click here to access Dr. Maxworthy's PowerPoint presentation.
Now Enrolling Patients For Clinical Trial:
Urethroplasty Treatment For Urinary Incontinence
Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists is currently enrolling patients for an expanded clinical trial of urethroplasty treatment for urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency that have been treated with DES or PPA and continue to have clinical signs.
For more details, refer to our October 2009 e-newsletter or contact George A. Kramer DVM, DACVIM or Gianira Candelario Acevedo DVM, Internal Medicine Resident at 1-631-285-7780. |
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AAFP, AAHA: New Guidelines For Feline Healthcare
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association have released guidelines that they say provide important information promoting appropriate wellness care for cats.
The "Feline Life Stage Guidelines" were developed in response to "alarming statistics" reported in the "2007 AVMA US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook" that showed that the number of cats kept as pets outnumber dogs, yet they receive significantly less veterinary care.
Further studies have indicated that an inability to recognize signs of illness or injury is a key factor as to why cat owners are unaware of their cat's medical needs.
The concern of a stressful veterinary visit for both cat and owner has also been cited as a contributing deterrent to veterinary visits for cats. The guidelines offer practical strategies that veterinary practices can integrate into their daily routines to help alleviate common stressors and work more successfully with an anxious cat.
The guidelines address healthcare recommendations specific to the lifestage of the feline patient, and emphasize educating clients about behavior and environmental issues that promote a healthy life style, according to the AVMA.
AAFP President Recruiting All Vets Who Treat Cats
Cats deserve good medical care, and veterinarians who provide that care should be members of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
That's according to Dr. Lorraine K. Jarboe, incoming AAFP president, who has never worked in feline-exclusive practice but became the "cat guru" at the practices where she has worked.
Dr. Jarboe and other AAFP officers are trying to spread the message that all veterinarians who treat cats, not just feline-exclusive practitioners, should be AAFP members because the association is a clearinghouse for information about feline health.
The AAFP -- which has just over 2,000 members -- publishes the monthly "Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery" and monthly "eMews" electronic newsletter, Dr. Jarboe notes. The association provides numerous guidelines on feline health care, recently updating its guidelines on senior care.
In addition to two annual conferences, the AAFP sponsors continuing education at other national conferences. Beginning in 2011, Dr. Jarboe says, the association will hold only one annual conference but will expand continuing education offerings at other conferences. Also in 2011, the AAFP will meet in conjunction with members of the European Society of Feline Medicine in Boston.
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Funny Bones
Pets That'll Make You Smile:
Shear Poodle Madness!
Yes, they look like buffalo, pandas, and, in this case, Captain Jack Sparrow -- but, amazingly enough, they're all poodles!
Photog Ren Netherland travels thousands of miles each year to shoot these creatively-coiffed pooches at grooming shows where owners shear in the name of art.
Click here for the slideshow.
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Events Calendar (Feb.-Mar.)
Thursday, Feb. 11
LIVMA monthly meeting
Feb. 14-18
2010 Western Veterinary Conference
Mandalay Bay Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
Click here for other state, national, and global veterinary events in February.
Thursday, Mar. 4
LIVMA monthly meeting
Click here for other state, national, and global veterinary events in March.
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Canine Compulsive Disorder Gene Identified In Dogs
A canine chromosome 7 locus that confers a high risk of compulsive disorder susceptibility has been identified through a collaboration between the Behavior Service at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, the Program in Medical Genetics at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and the Broad Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says an article in "Molecular Psychiatry."
Obsessive compulsive disorder is characterized by time-consuming, repetitive behaviors and affects about 2% of humans, while the equally distressing canine equivalent -- canine compulsive disorder (or CCD) -- seems to target certain dog breeds, especially Dobermans and Bull Terriers that exhibit such compulsive behaviors as flank- and/or blanket-sucking.
"The occurrence of repetitive behaviors and similarities in response to drug treatments in both canine CCD and human OCD suggest that common pathways are involved," says Dr. Ginns, professor of Clinical Pathology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Neuroscience at UMass Medical School.
Dr. Ginns is hopeful that "our finding will lead to a better understanding of the biology of compulsive disorder and facilitate development of genetic tests, enabling earlier interventions and even treatment or prevention of compulsive disorders in at-risk canines and humans."
H1N1 Strikes New York Dog
A 13-year-old neutered mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with H1N1 recently and is now recovering. This is the first confirmed H1N1 case in the United States involving a canine. IDEXX Reference Laboratories confirmed the case using its H1N1 Influenza Virus RealPCR Test.
The dog was taken to Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center in Bedford Hills (Westchester County), N.Y. The dog presented with a dry cough, lethargy, and a temperature of 103.6 degrees F. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs were prescribed, but the animal did not respond to treatment, according to IDEXX. In addition, the dog's owner had been diagnosed earlier in the week with the H1N1 virus.
Radiographs were taken, revealing evidence of "pneumonia with consolidation of the right cranial and middle-lung lobes and prominent air bronchograms," IDEXX reports.
The dog was hospitalized and placed on intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Saline nebulization and coupage were administered four times a day. The dog was released from the hospital two days later and is doing well, IDEXX says.
Among pets, cats and ferrets have previously been found to catch the swine flu strains from humans, and at least one cat and one ferret have reportedly died.
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QUIZ : What’s Your Diagnosis?
Presenting complaint and history: Milo, an intact 8 y/o Leonberger, presented to Atlantic Coast for anorexia, lethargy, a temperature of 104 degrees, and severe scrotal swelling.
Physical examination:
General Appearance: Quiet, alert, and responsive. Mucous membranes are pink and mildly. CRT <2 sec
EENT: No ocular, or nasal discharge. Moderate ceruminous debri AU
PLN: Normal
H/L: HR: 100bpm, strong pulses, normal sinus rhythm
RR: Panting, eupneic, lungs clear bilaterally
Abdomen: Slightly tense, non-painful. No obvious mass or fluid wave
Musculoskeletal/neuro: Ambulatory x4. No neuro deficits
Urogenital: Intact male, severely edematous and enlarged scrotum
Integument: normal
Question #1: Based on the history and presentation, what diagnostics should be performed?
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