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May 2012 Edition
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A Different Side of Veterinary Medicine Welcome to the May issue!
This spring has been busy at VNoC. We've done a number of Lunch and Learn sessions, which has given us the opportunity to talk with the staffs of some of our referring vets and share a meal. If you'd like to schedule a session at your office, give us a call. We'll provide the lunch
Recently we've had a number of patients who've been doing well stop by the office. We've included their updates and photos on the VNoC Facebook page, so if you haven't visited our page, please do!
As always, we'd like to thank you for your continued confidence in referring your patients to our practice. We are honored that you trust and value our services.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jay McDonnell, Dr. Jeanene Harris & VNoC Staff
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 Another Side of Veterinary Medicine
by Jay McDonnell, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology) |
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I'm often asked by other vets and clients why I moved from the Boston area, where I was chief of Neurology-Neurosurgery at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, to Baltimore and Annapolis to open a private practice. The reason: my wife, Leigh Clayton, is the Director of Animal Health at the National Aquarium.
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At Home Rehabilitation
|  At home rehabilitation can aid in the recovery and maintenance of many neurological conditions by improving strength, blood flow and sensory awareness. We provide a link to videos of demonstrations of 7 exercises, but stress that the exercises are only to be done under the recommendation of a veterinary physician. The patient should only receive these exercises if they have a diagnosis and referral. Pet owners should be cautioned that rehabilitation can be a long process, and at times their pet may object to the therapy. We encourage owners to remain optimistic and to be firm with their pet when necessary. See the videos...
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| Meet Millie - A Happy Tail! |
 Dear Annapolis Neurology Staff,
Thanks for the amazing care Millie received while she was in your care. I worried about her injury a little ( OK.. a lot!) but never about her care. I knew she was in the very best hands. Thank you Ryan for always keeping me informed and ready for the next thing that would be happening.
Millie's asleep next to me right now with her warming pad on her back. We'll work on some stretching exercises when she wakes up.
Thanks so much,
Robin and Greg |
| Local Events & CE Opportunities | |
Anne Arundel County Veterinary Medical Association
May 16: A Practical Approach to Using Therapeutic Veterinary Diets (or the Nutritionist's Desire to KISS) - Sarah Abood, DVM, PhD, Michigan State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
6:30pm Happy Hour. 7pm Meeting and lecture. Yellowfin Steak & Fish House, 2840 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.
RSVP: Dr. Elizabeth Daher at aacvma@aol.com
District of Columbia Academy of Veterinary Medicine
June 7: Ophthalmology - Ralph E. Hamor, DVM, MS, DACVO, University of Illinois
9am-4pm. Lunch served noon-1pm. Held at THE ELKS LODGE,
8421 Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50), Fairfax, Virginia. Each seminar provides a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education credit: 3 hours in the morning session and 3 hours in the afternoon session. The Greater Baltimore Veterinary Medical Association TBD All GBVMA meetings are held at the Hilton Pikesville located just inside the Baltimore Beltway (695) at exit 20 S., Resiterstown Rd., on the right-hand side. Maryland Veterinary Medical Association May 10: Mid-Atlantic States Veterinary Clinic
Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, Maryland. May 23: Maryland Veterinary Foundation's 20th Annual Golf Classic
Mountain Branch Golf Club, Joppa, Maryland. June 23-26: MVMA Summer Conference
Clarion Resort, Ocean City, Maryland |
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| VNoC Schedule |
808 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD: Monday-Friday
1209 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD: Wednesday & Thursday
For an appointment at either office, call then press 5
Emergency consults available Saturday & Sunday 9am-noon.
For critical care and after hours, our 24-hour ER clinic will coordinate with our neurologist on call to ensure your patient is seen within 24 hours. Additional ER fees will apply.
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Veterinary Neurology of the Chesapeake provides neurology and neurosurgery services including:
Neurological evaluations and recommendations
Advanced imaging
and interpretation, electrodiagnostics exams and
BAER testing
Neurosurgery, post-operative care, pain management and rehabilitation
Cerebrospinal fluid collection and analysis
Neuromuscular disease and seizure disorder work-up and consultations
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