New interesting cases!
MedRX Ear Endoscope
Watch a C-section
Cuterebra
The new "Auriflush" medicated ear flush system. Warm, medicated water is irrigating the ear and suctioning the debris filled water at the same time.
Click here to see an interesting case where the Auriflush system was used.
Proheart, the six month Heart Worm preventative injection.
New, this year, is the Fort Dodge product called Proheart (moxidectin). This product is the newest heartworm preventative on the market and is administered by injection by a veterinarian. The product is injected under the skin in the neck area of dogs only. It provides six months of heartworm prevention plus a one time hook worm treatment. For more product information, see www.proheart6.com.
Heartworm prevention and flea control product comparison chart
West Nile Virus
A viral infection that affects horses, birds, cattle and humans. Until 1999 there were no reported cases of this virus in the United States. It entered this country probably through an infected bird or a human carrier. Birds act as natural reservoirs for the virus. Most people are resistant to the virus causing only mild flu-like symptoms, however, elderly cases have been reported in which encephalitis is one of the symptoms causing fatalities.
Officials confirm Babesia Gibsoni identified in 16 states:
According to researchers at the University of North Carolina, 16 states have now identified Babesia Gibsoni, a protozoan that was not known to exist in the United States just a few year ago. Why this disease is primarily affecting Pit Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire terriers is a research focus. A hemolytic crisis is the primary clinical presentation, and unless the veterinarian is looking for it, is easily misdiagnosed.
Canine cognitive dysfunction treatment.
Anipryl (selegiline hydrochloride,l-deprenyl hydrochloride) has been shown to control the clinical signs associated with this cognitive disorder of dogs after 4 weeks of continuous treatment. Periodic patient monitoring is required to evaluate the response and tolerance to the medication.