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Winter 2015

Dear Veterinary Colleague,

Dr. David Bruyette Welcome to our Winter 2015 edition of The Veterinary Reporter! In this current issue, we focus on some common medical problems that we see in our practices: calcium disorders in dogs and cats, inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system, and a patent ductus arteriosus case history and overview. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have questions about these topics or wish additional information. We're here to help!

 

Thanks for providing us with the opportunity to serve you and for your continuing support and trust. Positive outcomes for our patients is a top priority for all of us. Let us know at any time how we can be of assistance to you, your clients and patients.

 

David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Director
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
  
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Calcium Disorders Internal Medicine

CALCIUM DISORDERS IN
DOGS AND CATS
  
Disorders of calcium metabolism are common endocrine disorders in both dogs and cats. In this article we present a logical diagnostic approach to patients with both hyper- and hypocalcemia and provide information on the management of these disorders.
 

Neurology

ENCEPHALITIS AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
CNS DISEASES SAMMUT 030915
 
 
Inflammatory diseases of the brain and spinal cord are amongst the most common diseases in small animal neurology. This article provides an overview of etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostics, treatment and prognosis in addressing these diseases.   
  
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Pink Case Study Cardiology Case Study
PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS IN A FOUR-MONTH-OLD NEWFOUNDLAND 
   
This case study discusses closure of a patent ductus arteriosus via percutaneous transarterial embolization
 with an Amplatz canine ductal occluder on "Pink," a
female, four-month old Newfoundland. We also provide
a review of PDA's in dogs.
 
Clinical Trials

  

CLINICAL TRIALS:
Call for Cases

  

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is currently conducting four clinical studies that our hospital is actively seeking participant cases for from veterinarians. Following is a brief outline of the trials. For more details about each of these studies, please click on the "Read More" links below.


 


 
 (1)  Yunnan Baiyao Study
       This trial evaluates the effect of Yunnan Baiyao on coagulability in dogs
       with hemangiosarcoma using Thromboelastography (TEG). 
        Read More
   

(2)  Thromboelastography (TEG) Study
       Thromboelastography (TEG) provides a global assessment of coagulation
       status and VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is the only hospital in
       Southern California with the capability to evaluate TEG. We are currently 
       investigating the ability of TEG to predict antivenin needs for dogs that
       have been bitten by rattlesnakes. 

       Read More

   

(3)  Feline y/d Study
      A clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Hill's Feline y/d in
      the management of clinical signs and biochemical abnormalities in cats 
      with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism. 

      Read More  
 

(4)  Laparoscopic-assisted Cystotomy Study
      Our hospital is enrolling cats with confirmed cystic calculi for an on-going
      study to compare the surgical times, postoperative pain and outcomes
      between laparoscopic-assisted cystotomy and traditional open cystotomy. 

      Read More  


     

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IN THIS ISSUE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
  
Calcium Disorders in Dogs and Cats
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NEUROLOGY

Encephalitis and Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System
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CARDIOLOGY
CASE STUDY

    

Patent Ductus Arteriosus in a

four-month-old Newfoundland
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 CLINICAL TRIALS:  

CALL FOR CASES 

 
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Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Behavior, and Surgery 

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