The Veterinary Reporter
 

  

Summer 2014

Dear Veterinary Colleague,

Dr. David Bruyette Welcome to our Summer 2014 edition of The Veterinary Reporter! It's been an extremely busy summer for us at our facility hence this late edition -- our sincere apologies. In this issue, we feature topics in Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Imaging. Thank you for your continuing feedback on content and what you find interesting and useful in your practice. In future editions of the newsletter, we'll do our very best to cover the topics you've expressed interest in.

 

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

 

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

VACUUM-ASSISTED WOUND CLOSURE
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Vacuum assisted wound closure (VAC), also known as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), was first reported in veterinary medicine in 2007. Since then, multiple case reports and two larger studies have been published detailing its use and the outcomes for a variety of wounds and reconstructive uses. It has been shown that VAC bandages are an important addition to our current wound management techniques. They have specific benefits in difficult cases, are versatile and well-tolerated by veterinary patients. If you have questions about this topic, please contact us -- we are here to help.

Internal Medicine

POLYURIA AND POLYDIPSIA
Polyuria Polydipsia
Polyuria and polydipsia (pu/pd) are common clinical signs in both dogs and cats. The approach to the patient with pu/pd depends on a thorough understanding of normal water metabolism. Each of the differential diagnoses discussed in this review result in pu/pd by disrupting normal water homeostasis generally by interfering with the manufacture, storage, release, or action of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). In this article we will review the mechanisms responsible for normal water balance, discuss the differential diagnoses, diagnostic approach and treatment options for this common clinical presentation.   
  
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Imaging/Surgery Case Study
PORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNT IN AN ADULT PUG 

Wilbur



This case study involves Wilbur, a clinically normal appearing 6-year-old male neutered Pug that was referred to us when abnormalities found in his routine pre-dental bloodwork indicated the presence of a portosystemic shunt.
Clinical Trials

  

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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IN THIS ISSUE
SURGERY

Vacuum-Assisted
Wound Closure
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INTERNAL MEDICINE

Polyuria and Polydipsia 
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IMAGING/SURGERY CASE STUDY
    
Portosystemic Shunt in an Adult Pug  
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 CLINICAL TRIALS:  

CALL FOR CASES 

 
CEs
    
JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING
CE PROGRAMS!

 

 

    October 1, 2014 

   October 20, 2014 

 December 3, 2014 

    

 

Click on dates above for details and registration information on our upcoming continuing education programs presented by  

specialists in  

Internal Medicine, and Life Skills Learning

  
 

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