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Spring 2015

Dear Veterinary Colleague,

Dr. David Bruyette Welcome to our Spring 2015 edition of The Veterinary ReporterIn this issue, we talk about feline acromegaly, an uncommon and perhaps underdiagnosed disease in older male cats and also provide a brief overview of canine soft tissue sarcomas and recommended therapies. We also present an article about a serious ophthalmic syndrome seen in golden retrievers and a literature review of two important studies on sodium disorders in veterinary patients. On news items, we are very excited to announce the launch of our Total Hip Replacement Program. Finally, we have added another active clinical study evaluating an osteoarthritis therapy that we are seeking candidate patients for and hope you will consider us for needed referrals to the program. We thank you for your past support of our studies -- it's been such a tremendous help to us and toward making the advances we need in veterinary medicine!

 

Please let us know if you have questions or would like additional information about any of the topics we've presented in this issue. Let us know also how we can be of assistance to you, your clients and patients. Our sincere thanks for your continuing support and trust.

 

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

FELINE ACROMEGALY
  
Feline Acromegaly Dr. David Bruyette Feline acromegaly is likely an underdiagnosed disease in older male cats, especially those with insulin-resistant diabetes. Characterized by excessive growth hormone (GH) secretion, leading to a wide array of clinical signs, it can be misdiagnosed as complications associated with diabetes mellitus. No single diagnostic test for acromegaly exists. This article provides a overview of diagnostics and various treatment options.
 

Oncology

CANINE SOFT TISSUE SARCOMAS: BRIEF OVERVIEW AND RECOMMENDED THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Mastiff after soft tissue tumor removal
 
Soft tissue sarcomas are commonly seen in middle aged to older dogs with no specific breed or sex predilection; however, medium and large breed dogs do seem to be overrepresented. The overall prognosis for dogs with soft tissue sarcomas is good, but the range of biological behavior for these tumors can be broad. This article provides an overview of the etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, signalment, history, clinical signs, diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis for canine soft tissue sarcomas.
 

Ophthalmology

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PIGMENTARY AND
CYSTIC GLAUCOMA
Golden Retriever Pigmentary and Cystic Glaucoma
Golden Retriever Pigmentary and Cystic Glaucoma is an ocular syndrome described as the presence of pigment dispersion onto lenticular, iridal, and corneal endothelium in the golden retriever. The etiology of this syndrome is poorly understood, however, genetic factors have been proposed. This is a serious condition because it is chronic and can result in vision loss. This article discusses history, clinical signs, treatment and prognosis.
  
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Internal Medicine

LITERATURE REVIEW: DISORDERS OF SODIUM METABOLISM IN VETERINARY PATIENTS
Veterinary Disorders of Sodium Metabolism
This literature review focuses on two university teaching hospital studies that examined the incidence of and prognosis associated with hypernatremia and hyponatremia in study populations of 16,691 dogs and 4,211 cats. These studies underscore the importance of carefully monitoring hydration and electrolyte status and altering fluid therapy as needed in our veterinary patients.
 
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.


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

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yd feline diet

 

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.

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Feline Cystic CalculiLaparoscopic-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.

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Canine Osteoarthritis Treatment Osteoarthritis Therapy Dose Ranging Study
We are currently enrolling cases in a dose ranging study to evaluate the field safety and effectiveness of a single intra-articular injection in companion animal dogs with chronic, moderate to severe stifle pain associated with osteoarthritis. 

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IN THIS ISSUE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
  
Feline Acromegaly
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ONCOLOGY

Canine Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Brief Overview and Recommended Therapeutic Approach
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OPHTHALMOLOGY

Golden Retriever Pigmentary and
Cystic Glaucoma
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INTERNAL MEDICINE 

 

Literature Review: Disorders of

Sodium Metabolism in Veterinary Patients ______________

    

 CLINICAL TRIALS:  

CALL FOR CASES 

 
NEWS

WLA Launches Total Hip Replacement
Program! 
 
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Los Angeles Times June 20, 2015 

 
 
CEs
    
JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING
CE PROGRAMS!

  

 

David Twedt, DVM, DACVIM
July 8, 2015

 

Jennifer Hall, DVM, DACVECC
August 5, 2015

  

 Stephen Ettinger, DVM,
DACVIM (IM, C)
September 10, 2015

  

 Philip Padrid, DVM
October 7, 2015

  

 David Aucoin, DVM, DACVCP
November 11, 2015

 

 Sady Cabrera, DVM, DACVS
December 9, 2015

 

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