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January 2014 Edition 


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Our First Newsletter of the New Year

 

The new year is off to a busy start. We continue to look at new technologies and ways to expand and improve the services we offer.  

  

The feedback we've received from owners about how their pets are doing is extremely gratifying. We post these stories on the VNoC Facebook page where you can learn about Kermit, Martini, Charlie and Bean-just some of the pets we treated in January. 

 

We also receive many compliments on the photography of our staff and their pets that's featured on our website and in these newsletters. They're taken by noted nature, wildlife and pet photographer, Lori Gross of Red Leash Photography. This month we're offering our referring veterinarians a chance to win a free photo session with Lori, just for filling out our survey on pet insurance. 

 

With thanks for trusting and valuing our services,

 

Dr. Jay McDonnell, Dr. Jeff Clarke, Dr. Rebecca Krimins
and the staffs of VNoC & VIoC

 

BAERVNoC BAER Testing

At Veterinary Neurology of the Chesapeake, we offer BAER (brainstem-auditory-evoked-response) testing,the only 100% reliable method for determining that a dog is deaf.

Bilaterally deaf dogs - dogs that are deaf in both ears - are usually easy to identify as they do not respond to any noises, including very loud or startling sounds. Unilateral deaf dogs are notoriously difficult to identify because they compensate very well for the loss of hearing in one ear, but the BAER test can accurately detect unilaterally deafness. The test is painless and quick, and test results are available immediately. MORE>> 
surveyWin a Free Photo Session with 
Lori Gross of Red Leash Photography
Referring veterinarians:
Take a few moments to complete our quick, five question survey on pet insurance and you'll be entered to win a photo session for you and your pet with Lori Gross of Red Leash Photography. 

To fill out the survey, click here. See examples of Lori's work on our website.
sonocureA Revolutionary New Technology:
SonoCure, the "Tumor Tool"
VNoC is the first practice in North America to use a revolutionary surgical technology previously restricted to the human medical field. The SonoCure ultrasonic aspirator combines the soft tissue dissection and tumor disruption of a CUSA with the ability to remove bone over critical soft structures. 

According to Dr. Jay McDonnell, "The SonoCure is an exciting tool to have in our surgical arsenal. It preferentially removes tumorous tissue and leaves healthy tissue behind, preserving the normal tissue." MORE>>
acvimThe ACVIM Foundation Memorial Program
Each month, VNoC and VIoC donate to the ACVIM Foundation in memory of patients who have passed away. In this way, we honor the bond of between pets and their owners, who can take comfort in knowing that the donation can translate into longer, healthier lives for millions of animals everywhere. In just one generation, ACVIM specialists have improved and saved the lives of countless animals-from advancing nutrition and preventive care to developing more sensitive screening for diseases such as cancer, epilepsy, cardiomyopathy, and kidney failure. If you'd like to contribute, you can donate on the ACVIM Foundation website.  
SaveSave the Date: April 6 is the 9th Annual CVRC Spring Conference for Veterinarians
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The 9th Annual CVRC Spring Conference will be held Sunday, April 6th from 8:30am to 4pm at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island. This free event will provide 6 hours of Maryland-approved CE with presentations by veterinarians from the CVRC practices. Stay tuned for details on presentations and how to make your reservation for this popular event!
CaseWeekly Case Study:
Magnetic Resonance Angiography  

By Kevin C. Stevens, ARRT, RT (R)(MR)
  Standard angiography is a rather invasive procedure requiring arterial catheterization in some cases and the introduction of a radiopaque contrast material so that the arterial system can be viewed through a radiographic procedure. These are done either through interventional radiography or Computed Tomography. With MRA we are able to save the patient from the extreme amounts of radiation and normally perform the exam completely non-invasively.  MORE>>
EventsLocal Events & CE Opportunities

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Feb. 19: Apoquel, a new medication from Zoetis -    
Dr. Judi Martin   
All AACVMA meetings are held at Yellowfin Steak and Fish House, 2840 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD.  6:30pm Happy Hour. 7pm meeting. Please RSVP by Friday Jan. 31 to aacvma@aol.com. Save the dates for our last two meetings of the season on March 12 and May 14.
 
Feb. 6: Feline Medicine -  Margie Scherk, DVM, DACVIM: British Columbia, Canada
All meetings are held at The Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50), Fairfax, VA. Each seminar provides a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education credits: 3 hours in the morning session and 3 hours in the afternoon session.
 
April 29: Spring 2014 DVMA CE & General Membership Meeting 
Dover Downs Hotel, 1131 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901
 

GREATER BALTIMORE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Feb. 20: Dermatology - Randall Thomas, DVM

All GBVMA meetings are held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North - Pikesville, just inside the Baltimore Beltway (695) at exit 20 S., Resiterstown Rd., on the right-hand side. Meetings are 9am-4:15pm with lunch on your own noon to 1:15pm. To ensure that CE credit is properly assigned, attendees must check-in at the reception desk in the morning and again after lunch.  

 

MARYLAND VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

March 12-15: 2014 Winter CE Adventure  
Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, WY
 
May 15, 2014:  Mid-Atlantic States Veterinary Clinic

Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD.
Locations & Schedule
 
808 Bestgate Road, 
Annapolis, MD
VNoC: Monday-Friday 
VIoC: Monday-Friday 

1209 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD
VNoC: Tuesday-Thursday

For an appointment at either office, call
410-224-0121  then press 5
 
Saturday & Sunday Emergency Consults: Call    
9am and noon, and leave 
a message. The neurologist will get back to you to discuss your case. Please make sure to leave the best number to contact you that day or the following day. to discuss your case.  
 
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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