Fall 2014
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Dear Veterinary Colleague,
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 Welcome to our Fall 2014 edition of The Veterinary Reporter! For this issue, we turned our focus to article topics on canine hypothyroidism, transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) in dogs, and the mechanisms of aging in pets. Thanks for your comments and suggestions. We appreciate your continuing feedback on the newsletter and on topics you would like to see covered in future editions.
On behalf of all of us at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, I would like to express our sincere thanks for your continuing support. We wish you a very joyous holiday and all the very best in the New Year!
David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Director
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Internal Medicine
CANINE HYPOTHYROIDISM
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Canine hypothyroidism, while a common endocrinopathy in the dog, may be over-diagnosed due to confusion and/or inconsistencies in establishing a definitive diagnosis. This article provides an overview of etiology/pathophysiology, signalment/history, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnostics and therapeutics in addressing the disease. If you have questions about this topic, please contact us -- we're here to help you.
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Oncology
TRANSMISSIBLE VENEREAL TUMOR (TVT)
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 Our article on transmissible venereal tumor discusses disease transmission, geographic and lifestyle factors, prevalence, clinical signs, diagnostics, and treatment options.
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Internal Medicine MECHANISMS OF AGING IN PETS
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This article discusses factors that affect aging, what research has shown us, why it is important for us to provide pets and clients with an effective senior pet wellness program plus recommendations for structuring programs that are logical and cost effective.
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CLINICAL TRIALS:
Call for Cases
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is currently conducting three 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 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
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INTERNAL MEDICINE
Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT) in Dogs
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INTERNAL MEDICINE
Mechanisms of
Aging in Pets
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CLINICAL TRIALS:
CALL FOR CASES
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NEWS
WLA launches its new Avian and Exotic Medicine Department!
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CE PROGRAMS!
January 28, 2015
February 11, 2015
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Click on dates above for details and registration information on our upcoming continuing education programs presented by
specialists in
Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Dermatology
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