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• Taxobox test
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• Module:Italic title
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• A.allison/Upload form common.js changes
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• Triggered Enzyme Cascade
  ...ulus. They have adaptive value if appropriately invoked but may be harmful if triggered inappropriately. The reaction pathways and control mechanisms inv
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• Module:Side box
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• Lens Luxation - Donkey
  ...cted lens is surgically removed. '''Enucleation''' is then the only option if pain management is not effective.
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• Pulse Oximetry
  *If the pulse oximeter is reading low/no reading/error, then try re-adjusting t ...the reading is consistantly low, a [[Blood Gas Analysis]] is recommended if available.
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• Villus atrophy with damage to crypts
  * If damage is severe, erosions/ulcers may form which may eventually heal. ** Even if there are no ulcers, damage can be long-term
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• Epileptic Emergency Treatment
  * If he isn’t getting KBr —> i.v. full electrolyte infusion * If he is already getting KBr —> i.v. 0,9% NaCl + 5% Glucose (1:1)
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• Module:Yesno
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• Supraventricular Tachycardia
  -If + for congestive heart failure treat with digoxin and other heart failure d -If - for congestive heart failure treat with diltiazem, propranolol, or adenos
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 19
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...of the eyelid or trauma to the corneal surface, no treatment is required. If they are problematic, removal by curettage should be performed. This is oft
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• Exudation of fluid
  * Fibrinous exudates may also resolve if the fibrin is digested by macrophages. * If haemorrhagic lesions are widespread, they most commonly associated with acu
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• Sialadenosis
  ...g the airways. Other symptoms such as fever and pain are occasionally seen if the mass becomes infected. A stain for mucous with periodic acid-schiff can be performed if felt needed.
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• Hyphema - Donkey
  ...orrhage and the animal is kept quiet. <u>[[NSAIDs]] should be avoided.</u> If anterior [[Uveitis - Donkey|uveitis]] is suspected then topical [[Steroids|
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• CRC Press Flashcard test
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• Snake Vesicular Dermatitis
  ...poor ventilation, lead to sterile skin lesions that later become infected. If left untreated septicaemia may develop in only a few days in small snakes. ...ation reveals numerous blisters. If the fluid is clear, it may be sterile. If not, there may have been progression of the disease to a secondary bacteria
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 04
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• Corneal Dermoid - Dog and Cat
  If the Dermoid contains hair growing tissue, the hair can cause irritation of ...s only grow slowly, if at all, so consideration may be given to monitoring if not causing any clinical signs. Resolution requires '''surgical excision'''
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• Indications for Blood Transfusions
  *If the fall in PCV is sudden and combined with hypovolaemia. *If acute haemorrhage does not respond to [[Principles of Fluid Therapy|fluid t
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• Module:Footnotes
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• WikiVet goes mobile - News
  WikiVet is now mobile-optimised, so if you view it on your mobile device, you may notice a few differences from yo ...://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.VetApps.WikiVet Google Play]. If you like the app, why not review it and let others know about it too.
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• Pseudopregnancy - Rabbit
  If the mating is '''sterile or unsuccessful''', or if ovulation is '''stimulated by the mounting of another doe''', the liberated If a male has been in contact with the doe, she might still be pregnant and ra
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• Module:Arguments
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• Posterior Paralysis – Rabbit
  ...sponse in the hind feet, if there is no faecal or urinary incontinence and if there is no evidence of malalignment of vertebrae on radiography, it is wor
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• Osmosis and Filtration - Anatomy & Physiology
  If you have two bodies of water, one pure and one with a solute dissolved in i ...brane, of the fluid as a whole you force more water through the membrane. If enough pressure is applied to the side with the solute then it can overcome
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• WikiVet LIVE! 2019
  ...peaker (expert or student speaker), a sponsor, an institutional partner or if you have any suggestions for speakers or topics for the event, please get i
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• Abdominocentesis
  ...t be performed in the field due to the risks to the veterinarian and horse if the physical examination findings are suggestive of the need for surgery an * Twitch and sedation if necessary
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 10
  |q1= How can you determine if this is indeed true diarrhoea? ...tuations. If there is true diarrhoea, no normal faecal pellets are passed. If this is caecotroph material, normal hard faecal pellets will still be passe
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 17
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...r or placental barrier, thus reducing the risk of possible adverse effects if overdosed.
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 16
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• Paralytic Ileus
  * Particularly occurs if bowel handled roughly, or if serosa gets cold and dry at surgery.
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• Calf House Hygiene video
  ...of calf deaths are due to scours caused by poor hygiene on farms. However, if efficient hygiene management practices are put in place, these losses can b
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 12
  ...ng severe injuries, as can intact does. Same-sex pairs are most successful if they are litter mates. Where it is only possible to keep a single rabbit, t |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function
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• Uterus Rupture
  ...t animals due to trauma, fetuses die and cause [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]] if not removed
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• Qwikis
  ...ave requests or suggestions for topics or speakers for upcoming Qwikis, or if you would like to be involved, please contact wikmaster@wikivet.net
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• Supraventricular Premature Complexes
  *Treat with antiarrhythmic drugs if clinical signs remain *If + for heart failure, give digoxin
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• Uterine Inertia
  ...ia occurs if '''2nd stage labour''' does not begin. Partial inertia occurs if the 2nd stage begins but contractions soon fail. If the bitch is in good condition with normal sized puppies and no obstruction
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• Gastric Foreign Objects
  ...sophagus]] may subsequently become a gastric or intestinal foreign object. If small enough, the object may pass through the pylorus and the entire gastro ...result of prolonged vomiting. Hypovolaemic shock is uncommon but can occur if the stomach has been perforated.
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• Sodium
  ...F volumes also fall and sodium dependant transporters are also disturbed. If it rises too far the transport systems are still disturbed but body water a ...ary Gland | ADH]] and thirst response also work together to dilute the ECF if concentrations of sodium are high so although there is more NaCl the actual
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• Recovery From Anaesthesia
  ...s should be monitored closely with a [[Pulse Oximetry|pulse oximeter]] or, if available, [[Blood Gas Analysis|blood gas analysis]]. ...t damage, and a nasal tube can be placed to provide a supplementary oxygen if this is indicated, and also to aid drainage.
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• Hydropericardium
  ...icardial sac may lead to fibrous thickening and opacity of the pericardium if prolonged. Villous proliferation of the serosa will occur due to the irrit ...de ascites, hepatomegaly, jugular distension, jugular pulses and lethargy. If fluid build up is sudden e.g. in toxaemias, then the only clinical sign may
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• Oral Vesicles in Dogs
  ...with vesicles on [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] in dogs (except if due to drinking battery acid, but this also produces vomiting).
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• Examination of aborted ovine foetuses
  ...le post mortem examinations should be carried out in a safety cabinet, but if the foetus is too large or there is no safety cabinet available, a disposab ...o plain swabs with material. Make air dried smears of stomach contents and if possible heat fix
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• Manual Techniques for Anaesthesia Monitoring
  ...very little of the white of the eye is showing. However, this is also true if the patient is too deeply anaesthetised. It is therefore important to look .... there is a blink reaction, this indicates that the patient is too light. If the reflex is negative this indicates the animal is either adequately anaes
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 19
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...ration is present; aspiration of barium into the lungs; poor visualization if endoscopy performed after barium administration. Alternative imaging: flexi
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• Podcasts
  ...lege and practice podcasts created by Peter Wedderburn. Please let us know if you would like to link in your own recordings.
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• Ischaemia
  *#** Collateral supplies may be inadequate to compensate if the blockage is severe. *#*** Minimal fibrosis occurs if collateral/ alternative supplies are good.
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• Haemopericardium
  ...icardial sac may lead to fibrous thickening and opacity of the pericardium if prolonged. Villous proliferation of the serosa will occur due to the irrit ...be sudden, therefore the only clinical sign in most cases is sudden death. If build up of blood is slow, then signs of right congestive [[:Category:Heart
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• Module:Citation/CS1/Date validation
  ...a date: 1 for January, etc. Capitalization and spelling must be correct. If not a valid month, returns 0 if temp then return temp; end -- if month is the long-form name
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 03
  ...avoid his owner if she tries to pick him up. The owner reports aggression if she does not leave him alone when he is ‘worked up’. She would like to ...e threat. Aggression is often used as a last-ditch attempt to survive and, if successful, may be used more readily in the future. It is highly unlikely t
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• Entropion - Donkey
  * Close examination is needed to see if the inversion of the eyelid is causing the eyelashes to traumatise the corn * If manual eversion fails, mechanical eversion can be achieved by '''injecting
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• Tick Control
  *If there is a limited vegetation mat, tick activity will mainly be influenced **Only useful if ticks do not feed on other hosts
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 10
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• Tear Staining Syndrome - Dog and Cat
  ...n '''underlying cause''' is identified, correction often gives resolution. If no underlying cause is identified, some authors recommend giving oral [[Tet
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• Blepharoedema - Donkey
  * Take a '''blood sample''' for routine haematology and biochemistry if concurrent illness is suspected * Fluorescein stain is again part of the examination; if the eyelids fail to meet during the blink, '''corneal ulceration''' will re
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 20
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 21
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 09
  ...ould be discussed. Arrangements should be made for the owner to be present if they request so. Veterinary personnel should be available to help restrain ...re catheter placement. The author’s preference is to induce the rabbit, as if for anaesthetic, with propofol or alfaxalone i/v before injecting pentobarb
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• Clostridium septicum
  **Toxaemia with depression; death may be rapid if extensive lesions
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 12
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...and extension set, and aspirate the fluid. The needle/catheter is removed if the heart can be felt touching the catheter and/or an arrhythmia occurs. Ob
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• Colibacillosis - Rabbit
  ...olor='green'>(Morisse 1978)</font color>. This can be a particular problem if animals from different sources are mixed together on acquisition, especiall
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• Ventricular Preexcitation Syndrome
  Treatment for tachycardia if necessary: digoxin, quinidine etc.
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 15
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• Lizard Long Bone Fractures
  * If associated with [[Lizard Metabolic Bone Disease|MBD]], treat the underlying
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• Orbital Cellulitis and Retrobulbar Abscesses - Cat and Dog
  '''Orbital Cellulitis''' is an infection of the tissue surrounding the eye. If frequently localises and progresses to form '''Retrobulbar Abscesses'''. ...y confirm the presence of an abscess. '''Radiography''' should be consider if a foreign body is suspected.
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• Blood Gas Analysis
  ...r maintaining the acid base ratio, within the body, at the correct levels. If there is a net gain or loss of H⁺ within the body then the kidne *Decreases indicate hypoxaemia if below 60mmHg (8kPa)
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• Book Review: Veterinary Clinical Pathology, A Case-Based Approach, Freeman and Klenner
  ...was more likely to answer the questions myself before looking them up than if they were at the bottom of the page! ...levant ones. Overall, however, I would definitely recommend it- especially if you are unsure and are wanting more practice interpreting lab results in a
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 05
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• Camelid Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology
  * If delivery of the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] exceeds 6 hour * If the [[Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|placenta]] does not pass within 24 ho
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 10
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function |a2= The next diagnostic step is evaluation of the hematocrit. If the hematocrit is low, a reticulocyte count should be obtained to different
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• Incisor Overgrowth – Rabbit
  ...w, molar malocclusion results; if too short, incisor malocclusion results; if both, all teeth are affected. ...own up to 5mm/week if not in contact, and disease progression can be rapid if no action is taken.
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 15
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...ntify evidence of bacterial pyoderma are the most important initial tests. If the scrapings or trichograms are negative and no or very few extracellular
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• Dental Equipment Maintenance - Small Animal
  ...e convex side, whilst the luxator should be sharpened on the concave side. If either have damage to the working end they should be professionally regroun ...te when the tip should be replaced. The tip should also always be replaced if it becomes bent or damaged.<br><br>
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 04
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• Congestive Heart Failure - Rabbit
  If valvular insufficiency is present, a focal '''murmur''' may be heard on tho ...CHF. It may reveal an enlarged heart, pulmonary oedema, pleural effusion. If right-sided failure is present there may be pericardial effusion, ascites,
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 06
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• Haemorrhagic Effusion, Pericardial
  ...icardial sac may lead to fibrous thickening and opacity of the pericardium if prolonged. Villous proliferation of the serosa will occur due to the irrita ...be sudden, therefore the only clinical sign in most cases is sudden death. If build up of blood is slow, then signs of [[Heart Failure, Right-Sided|right
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• Inclusion Body Rhinitis
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 16
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• Protozoal Dermatosis
  **Nodules and ulcers if more severe
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• Surgery General Principles - Donkey
  ...ia]], which may make correction of the gastrointestinal problem irrelevant if the metabolic defect is not recognised. Pancreatitis may accompany the [[Hy ...panion as one would a mare and foal, with minimal separation and sedation, if necessary, for the one left behind.
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• Sendai Virus
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 11
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• Impaction Colic - Donkey
  ...d of '''oral laxatives, mild analgesics and intravenous or oral fluids'''. If the donkey is bedded on straw then this should be replaced with '''non-edib If the condition does not respond to medical treatment, evacuation of the caec
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 16
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• Sporotrichosis
  *Exudate may be infectious to humans if comes into contact with wounds
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• Fructosamine
  * Hypoglycaemia due to excess insulin if over 2-3 weeks Plasma glucose, total protein, albumin. When monitoring diabetes mellitus, if there is discordancy between the fructosamine result and the reported clini
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• Water Balance and Homeostasis - Renal Flash Cards - Anatomy & Physiology
  <TD>What are the problems if body water levels drop too low?</TD> <TD>What are the problems if body water levels get too great?</TD>
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• Umbilical Hernia
  ...n is applied to the umbilical stump before it has contracted completely or if the stump is ligated too close to the abdominal wall. ...s should be considered. In most cases, the hernia is reducible, especially if the animal is in dorsal recumbency.
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• Arteriovenous Anastamoses
  ...a tendency to recur if inadequate ligation of the vessels was performed. If the anastomosis is very severe then radical surgery or amputation of the re Good if treated. Persistent flow can lead to high output [[:Category:Heart Failure|
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• Uveitis - Donkey
  * If diagnosis is attempted, then '''routine blood tests''' should be run along * If [[NSAIDs]] need to be continued for a long period, then a transfer to '''ph
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• Exploratory Laparotomy - Donkey
  ...d/or [[Pancreatitis - Donkey|pancreatitis]] will reduce the prognosis even if recognised and treated. '''Pancreatitis''' can present with signs of peracu ...tal examination''' is nearly always possible even if sedation is required. If this is truly impossible, '''ultrasound examination''' of the abdomen exter
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• Varroa destructor
  If the infestation is severe, so many brood are affected that dying workers ar ...nies involved in this outbreak to try and prevent further spread. However, if the outbreak is widespread, monitor mite numbers and treat with acaracide.
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• Budd-Chiari-Like Syndrome
  ...phy''' will show the presence of ascites and an enlarged Caudal Vena Cava. If an '''electrocardiograph''' (ECG) is performed, this may demonstrate right Excellent with an experienced surgeon, but poor if only medical therapy is used.
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 03
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• Hypostatic Pneumonia
  ...such as those recovering from anesthesia, can develop hypostatic pneumonia if not repositioned regularly. ...uld be encouraged insofar as it is compatible with the animal’s condition. If a primary cause can be determined, specific therapy should be instituted. U
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• Puncture Wound - Donkey
  ...t the risks of tetanus are more significant. Is the donkey vaccinated and, if not, can suitable protection be provided with antiserum and penicillin? (Im wounds can be fatal if they involve synovial structures, the cranium or the
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• Caeco-Caecal Intussusception - Horse
  If the intussusception is associated with parasite infestation then there will ...tylephectomy may need to be performed if the tissue is severely damaged or if the intussusception cannot be reduced.
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• Summer Authors
  ...of the image, i.e. when you click on the image and it shows its full size. If it is not there, you must put it at least below the image by clicking on th ...WikiVet website, put the 'Image sourced from ''original author'' and year if available, Wikimedia Commons' or other relevant copyright information below
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 11
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...ined. The donor should ideally have the same blood group as the recipient. If the blood group is different or no blood typing is available, a cross-match
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 14
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• Abdominal and thoracic fluid
  ...umbilicus, avoiding the falciform fat. Ultrasound guidance may be required if the fluid accumulation is localised or only a small volume is present. ...lateral recumbency the needle is positioned 1cm below mid-line. Note that if there is a previous surgical incision the needle should be inserted at leas
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• Camelid Pregnancy Diagnosis - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...cause the procedure causes much stress to the female, which is undesirable if she is pregnant. * 80-90% accurat if used at ~10 weeks.
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• Kidney Function and Age - Physiology
  ...ation when administering drugs as many are excreted in the urine therefore if [[GFR]] (Glomerular Filtration rate) is reduced their excretion will be als ...ation when administering drugs as many are excreted in the urine therefore if GFR is reduced their excretion will be also meaning an young animal will ha
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• Inducing Anaesthesia
  ...[Anaesthetic Machines|anaesthetic machine]]) ready as well as crash drugs, if available, easily accessible. ...n small animal patients, a catheter is usually placed in the cephalic vein if it is not within the surgical field, or the saphaneous vein may be used. In
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• Gastritis, Acute
  ...be present in the vomitus), anorexia, polydipsia, lethargy, depression and if severely affected dehydration. Abdominal radiographs may be taken if the animal is severely ill and to rule out other causes such as an alimenta
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 18
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• Contact Dermatitis
  ...ypical sites such as those described above and relating to the causes e.g. if the allergy is to the carpet then a dog will have the signs on his abdomen ...ma, papules, +/- vesicles and exudation forming crusts''' in later stages. If the irritation is chronic, lichenification, hyperpigmentation and alopecia
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• Vetstream Demo
  Please test some of the following links with your WV student account to see if:
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• Babesiosis - Cattle
  ...without showing any clinical signs and this usually occurs at a young age. If calves less than 9 months are affected, no clinical signs will usually be s ...immunity may be established in the case of an outbreak but will then wane if no re-infection occurs for a number of years. When the disease does appear,
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• Leiomyoma
  * If a leiomyoma occurs near the pylorus, an obstructive lesion may be created c
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• Rupture of the Oesophagus
  ...agents spread into the blood, there is a risk of systemic sepsis. Finally, if the perforation is caused by a sharp object in the region of the heart base *'''Pneumothorax''' or '''tension pneumothorax'''. If the latter condition is unilateral, a dorso-ventral radiograph will show th
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• Helping WikiVet
  If you're an expert within a veterinary field and you would like to help us im If you would like to become an expert reviewer then have a look at our [[Help:
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• Nasogastric intubation in the horse
  ...luid in the proximal gastrointestinal tract (stomach and small intestine). If this is the case, the tube can act to remove this fluid and relieve the vis ...here may be some resistance. Most horses swallow the tube immediately, but if this is not the case then the veterinarian should carefully bump the epiglo
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 07
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...rganism in whole blood using real-time PCR can also be used for diagnosis. If there is no evidence of infection with either of these diagnostic methods,
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• Carolyn Harvey-Myers
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• Muscle Atrophy
  ***May be reversible if innervation re-established ...d [[Muscle Hypertrophy|hypertrophied]] (due to increased work load) fibres if some motor units are not damaged
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• Anti-Plaque Agents
  ...s therefore well tolerated by most pets and does not have any side effects if swallowed. In some animals chlorhexidine can cause slight staining of the t ...hexidine gel can be applied directly on to the tooth surface with a finger if the pet allows.
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 11
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• Oesophageal Fistula
  ...e used to define the fistula and provide a definitive diagnosis. However, if barium is used, granulomas may form in the mediastinum or lungs whereas wat ...opy''' (oesophagoscopy) can also be used to provide a definitive diagnosis if the fistula is large enough to be visualised.
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• Small Colon Impaction - Horse
  ...lained by impaction. Horses should be closely observed for impaction even if dirrhoea is present. Post-diarrhoeal disease is not the only form of small Foreign body obstruction of the descending colon must be considered if the horse is <3 yr old; the offending material may be rubber fencing, nylon
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• Spine Fractures - Rabbit
  Vertebral fracture can '''easily occur''' if a rabbit is '''incorrectly restrained''' or suddenly kicks out in fear or d If the heavy hindlimbs are allowed to thrust unsupported, they can exert signi
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• Traumatic Reticulitis
  ...eal tap is a useful diagnostic aid to establish if peritonitis is present, if so a high protein and a high cell count will be evident. These parameters h If the pericardium is penetrated it becomes thickened with oedema, and purulen
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• Therapeutic Techniques for the eye - Donkey
  ...' is necessary in these cases, but not usually for margins or conjunctiva. If sending the samples to an external laboratory, attention should be drawn to ...may be recommended and the sample must be processed correctly. Obviously, if fungal elements are found, a poorer prognosis can be given and antimycotic
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• Dystocia - Dog & Cat
  * If the duration of gestation is '''>70 days''' and there is no evidence of the * If more than '''three to four hours''' have passed since the [[Parturition Beh
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• Traumatic Eye Injuries - Birds
  ...is the most mobile and special care should be taken to restore its anatomy if it has been traumatised. Even small wounds should be treated '''surgically' It is well developed, and if damaged, can have severe consequences due to its role in '''spreading the p
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• Kidney Control of Blood Pressure - Anatomy & Physiology
  If a sudden change in [[:Category:Blood Pressure|blood pressure]] occurs it is * If renal perfusion pressure is increased then sodium excretion increases
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• Hernia, Pleuroperitoneal Diaphragmatic
  ...signs or they may show signs of respiratory difficulty or abdominal pain (if abdominal organs are incarcerated in the defect).
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• Liver Thrombosis
  *if prolonged, it will diminish the supply of nutrient to the [[Liver - Anatomy
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• Administering a Blood Transfusion
  Even if crossmatching has been undertaken monitoring is paramount as transfusion re ...ould be undertaken if the recipient's <u>transfusion history is unknown or if they have received a transfusion more than 5 days earlier, have been pregna
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• Sarah McFarland
  * editing issues if all students get access to editing ===What involvement (if any!) I would like to have with the project in the future===
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 13
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• Book Review: Feline Medicine, Review and Test, Taylor and Harvey, 1st Edition
  ...ions and answers. It follows the thought process that you would go through if the case were your own and the questions you would ask yourself. Some probl ...s. Following each case there are further reading references which is great if a more in depth knowledge of the condition is desired. For lecturers this c
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• Retained Cartilage Cores
  At the physis, if the blood supply is deficient, there is a '''failure of [[Bone & Cartilage There may be '''pain and lameness''' if the decrease in growth rate of the ulna is severe.
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• Gastrointestinal Disease and Anaesthesia
  ...of drug breakdown also, including many anaesthetic agents. This means that if there is any form of hepatic disease, it has implications on anaesthetic pr ...patients may often need to be stabilised with fluids before the procedure if possible, and during the procedure, fluids should be warmed to help with te
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• Neurological Disease and Anaesthesia
  ...n these patients to allow for quick administration of anti-epileptic drugs if required. Ideally, masked induction should be avoided in these patients as ...nt aspiration of any regurgitation that may occur prior to intubation, and if available, suction should be used when necessary. Throughout the anaestheti
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• Respiratory Disease and Anaesthesia
  ...icate diagnosis, e.g. high doses of opioids should be avoided if possible. If the patient undergoes surgery, swelling may present as a problem post opera ...evere cases may require preoxygenation before induction and intubation and if possible, local anaesthetic and sedative techniques should be be used, to a
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• Frequently Asked Questions
  ...nd we will do our best to find an answer for you. You can also let us know if you think a question not mentioned here should be included.</big>''' You can [[WikiVet Team|meet the team]] if you want to see who's involved in managing the project. This is really just
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• Snake Eye
  ...ed (for example if [[Snake Mites|mites]] are present, with low humidity or if [[:Category:Snake Spectacular Diseases|the eye is diseased]]). [[Snake Ret ...e vomeronasal organ. Tears cannot overflow the eyelids, as in mammals, so if a nasolacrimal duct is damaged there is a build-up of tears under the spect
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• Lymphosarcoma
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• Pulmonic Stenosis
  ...ns of [[Heart Failure, Right-Sided|right sided congestive heart failure]] (if severely affected). Animals may be asymptomatic. * Apex beat may be more palpable on the right hemithorax than the left if severe right ventricular hypertrophy is present.
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• Keratoacanthoma
  ...sure to the mass. A '''keratinised plug''' may protrude from the pore and, if large, may appear as a cutaneous horn. ...cate with the skin surface it appears as an encapsulated intradermal mass. If the tumour wall becomes disrupted, keratin leaks into the surrounding tissu
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• Oesophagitis
  ...ntact with the oesophageal wall. Oesophagitis is a serious condition and, if not treated, it may progress to ulceration, [[Rupture of the Oesophagus|rup ...if the animal shows no abdominal effort (as would occur with vomiting) and if the material produced still resembles the food that was eaten with little a
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• Listeriosis
  ...gastrointestinal tract are natural reservoirs for'' L.monocytogenes'' and if ingested by grazing animals the bacteria will further contaminate the pastu ...eurised milk by humans can lead to meningitis and meningoencephalitis and, if pregnant, abortion.
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• Aneurysm
  Seen proximal to a stenotic lesion. If the wall partially ruptues blood can track within the wall producing a diss
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 14
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• Large Colon Impaction - Horse
  ...trolled with analgesics but become increasingly more severe and refractory if impaction not resolved ...n because much of colon out of reach (83). Adjacent colon may be distended if impaction has resulted in complete obstruction. Impaction at other sites su
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• Pringle Maneuver
  ...assed caudal-to-cranial along the ventral surface of the caudal vena cava. If the thumb of the same finger is then used to compress the tissue between th
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• Lizard Formulary - Hormones
  *Do not use if hypocalcaemic
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• Vent Prolapse - Fish
  Prolapsed intestine or rectum should be '''reduced''' if possible, and suture material can be used to anchor the tissue to the vent. ...ative treatment''' is also possible and some prolapses reduce on their own if the fish is in otherwise good condition.
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• Right Dorsal Displacement of Large Colon - Horse
  ...lexure cannot be palpated as it has moved cranially towards the diaphragm. If the displacement is accompanied by a 270° volvulus then the colonic walls ...developed, the colon should be evacuated via a pelvic flexure enterotomy. If a concurrent volvulus occurred, causing ischemic damage to the colon then r
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• Dehydration
  * If the dehydration continues, water is drawn from the cells.
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• Anal Sacculitis
  ...be increased in volume, fever may be present if the sacculitis is severe. If the anal sac ruptures, the tracts will be at the 4 or 8 o'clock positions. The flushing may need to be repeated at 10-14day intervals until resolution. If recurrent episodes occur anal sacculectomy is indicated. This surgery invol
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• Short Bowel Syndrome
  ...absorb nutrients and electrolytes, resulting in [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]]. If the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|ileocolic valve]] has been removed, larg ...e resection of intestine should ideally be avoided in the first instance. If needed, it may be better to perform a second surgery 24-48 hours after the
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• Equine reproduction
  ...G stimulation test. Both O-SO4 and the hCG stimulation test should be used if the animal is likely to be the subject of any dispute or court case. * If possible, separate the serum or plasma before dispatch to the laboratory
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• Prepubic Tendon Rupture
  '''Inducing parturition''' if the foal is near term is another option. An '''assisted delivery''' will be ...of the foal is of primary concern and the prognosis for the mare is poor. If abdominal defects cannot be repaired, euthanasia might be the most humane o
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• Buoyancy Disorders
  '''Exophthalmos''' may be present if there is a systemic disease. ...ere. Euthanasia is usually indicated, but some treatments can be attempted if no other signs of disease are present.
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• Camelid Breeding Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...Anatomy & Physiology|ovulated]] should mating occur. It will then regress if no mating takes place. * If there is no pregnancy, [[ Corpus_Luteum_Regression - Anatomy & Physiology|l
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• Hernia, Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic
  :'''Respiratory distress''' may occur if abdominal contents occupy a large amount of the thoracic cavity. ...uscultation and borborygmi may be apparent. A heart murmur may be present if the animal has concurrent septal defects.
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• Corneal Ulceration - Dogs and Cats
  ...'''fluorescein''' dye to the eye will stain exposed layers of epithelium. If the center of a deep ulcer does not stain, this indicates the '''Descemet's ...testing '''tear production''' and '''bacterial''' and '''viral''' culture if appropiate.
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• Lizard Formulary - Antimicrobials
  ...ibiotics useful against anaerobes as well as most Gram-negative pathogens. If Pseudomonas spp. and anaerobes are present, ceftazidime is the most appropr *Maintenance temperature if species POTZ unknown is 25°C
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• Inguinal Hernia
  ...dogs, both testes have usually descended within a few weeks of birth but, if this descent is delayed, the inguinal canals are held open by the testes. In small animals, clinical signs are most likely to be noticed if part of the small intestine becomes strangulated, causing:
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• Lizard Skin Abscesses
  * If lanced, curettage and flushing for several days are extremely important
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 18
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...of chronic or recurrent otitis externa should be investigated and treated if possible. Cytology and culture (ideally of material obtained from the middl
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 01
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• Enteritis, Eosinophilic Idiopathic
  *In man, eosinophilic enteritis called if ≥20 eosinophils per HPF in the gut.
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• Lizzie Slack
  ...ult to link the to these dead links if the pages are differently named, or if others aren't aware the original link exists. ===What involvement (if any!) I would like to have with the project in the future===
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• Feline reproduction
  If the timing of the clinical presentation is not appropriate for measurement ...2 hours later, separate serum within 30 minutes and store frozen (-18°C). If the progesterone sample at 7 days is equivocal, oestradiol levels on this s
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• Guttural Pouch Empyema
  ...'''purulent material''' and '''tympanitis'''. '''Chondroids''' may be seen if the infection is chronic. If chondroids are present they must be removed by one of two methods:
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• Castration Complications - Horse
  ...ould be obtained both from the owner and the vet who undertook the surgery if it was not yourself. ...''' and the cut ends of the testicular artery located and '''re-ligated''' if necessary. The risk of '''infection''' occurring after such an emergency is
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• Pulmonary Hypertension
  :Arterial blood gases may show hypoxemia if there are low oxygen conditions. :Complete Blood Count will show an eosinophilia if ther is parasitic involvement. (Serology or Fecal Baermann tests would conf
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• Lizard Gingivitis
  ...- history, clinical examination, and microscopy, culture and sensitivity (if thought necessary).
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• Transport Proteins - Physiology
  ...he [[Phospholipid Bilayer - Anatomy & Physiology|lipid bilayer]]. However if concentration gradients allow it they are sometimes able to diffuse across * The proteins have a maximal rate. If the concentration of the molecule to be transported is very high the number
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• Fluid Movement - Physiology
  ...to an area of higher osmolarity. Until the osmolarity of both is equal. If the osmolarity of the ECF is changed say after a meal high in salt then bec The changes in cell size are quickly corrected by transport processes. If osmolarity is constant then the volume of each compartment of the body is d
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• Blood and Haemopoiesis resource
  ...ge' when you've finished- It looks that the content is no longer available If someone has it could be shared?-->
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• Vet Practice Podcasts
  ...-what-to-do-if-you-find-an-injured-young-bird Vet on the radio: what to do if you find an injured young bird] ...ung-bird.mp3 Play Now] <br/> Brayvet's Pete Wedderburn explains what to do if you find a young bird that seems to be injured.
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• Equine Anaesthesia
  ...red limb it is at high risk of causing further injury to the affected limb if induction is not carried out in a controlled and safe manner. Other example ...sonnel should be present within the ''knockdown'' box or near to the horse if being performed in the field. Again, it is essential to have a quiet enviro
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• Lizard Cardiovascular Disease
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• Skin Scrape Procedure
  ...Clipping may be necessary in heavily haired areas but it should be avoided if possible. It is preferred to clean the area with surgical spirit or scrub a ...may preventative treatment with an [[Ectoparasiticides|ectoparasiticide]]. If [[Demodicosis|demodicosis]] is diagnosed and an animal is undergoing treatm
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• Prostate cytology
  * If bacterial culture is required either expel the sample into a sterile contai * If insufficient material is obtained by this method then a prostatic wash can
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• Liver, Hydropic Degeneration
  *usually no change grossly - possible lightening of colour if pronounced and widespread
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• Coccidiosis - Dog
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• Hepatic Abscessation
  ...production. Clinical signs of caudal vena cava thrombosis may be apparent if abscesses have involved the posterior vena cava, including chronic diarrhoe ...irubin. Occasionally, radiographs may reveal displacement of the diaphragm if the liver abscess is large.
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• Hiatal Hernia
  ...''' and '''coughing''' if the hernia is large and impinges on the lungs or if the animal develops aspiration pneumonia as a result of regurgitation ...and an alveolar lung pattern may be apparent, especially cranio-ventrally, if the animal is developing aspiration pneumonia. '''Barium contrast studies'
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• Tongue Trauma
  ...due to the size of the dogs skull and this can occasionally lead to trauma if the tongue is protruding excessively.<br> ...and specific antidotes or treatments for the particular chemical involved. If an infection is the cause of the damaged tongue then of course, treatment o
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• Pregnancy Toxaemia
  If biochemistry reveals a hypocalcemia, this can be corrected by giving calciu ...in late gestation and glucose and BHB levels measured. This will determine if there are any problems in the rest of the flock.
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• Urine Normal Composition
  ...n colour and visa versa as a general rule . Equine urine can become brown if left standing. Discoloured urine should be taken into consideration when c If the urine is not clear then this could indicate a variety of pathological s
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• Lizard Joint Abscesses
  ...ous capsule), and leaving the wound open to heal. Amputation can be option if necessary.
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• Egg Incubation Physiology - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...' is in direct contact with the egg to permit a greater heat transfer than if there were feathers between them. * If the egg is in a nest, the nest will also provide resistance to heat loss.
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• Chromoblastomycosis
  *Chronic condition which will progress if not treated
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• Diabetes Insipidus
  ...al signs include dehydration, weight loss, anorexia and neurological signs if neoplastic in origin. ...ss diagnosis is strongly presumed as it can become an animal welfare issue if not. '''STOP''' when: patient displays concentrating ability or patient los
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• Total Water Balance - Physiology
  It is best that the fluid surrounding the cells remains fairly constant. If volume is varied dramatically then it has major knock on effects on the blo ...me of the interstial fluid. This water is not easy to mobilise but can be if it is required to stabilise blood volume.
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• Sarah Hamilton
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• Colostrum Feeding to Calves video
  ...rvival. Ideally the calf should suckle sufficient quantities of colostrum. If a calf is unable to suckle a bottle, or consume the full amount of colostru
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• Transudate
  *'''Reduced plasma oncotic pressure''' may occur if plasma proteins are lost. Albumin contributes 75% of the total oncotic pre ...a and dyspnoea if severe. Dullness will be evident on thoracic percussion if a pleural effusion has developed and the heart sounds will be muffled on au
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• Aldosterone
  ...though there is more NaCl, the actual concentration is not really changed. If there was no secretion of aldosterone, a 20kg dog would excrete 15g per 24 ...reduce plasma K⁺. Potassium is generally not excreted. However, if plasma K⁺ is still, high aldosterone is stimulated. This causes
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• Avian Sinusitis
  ...in psittacine birds''' ''In Practice 1999 21: 76-8''</ref>. This can occur if the bird is fed and '''all seed diet''', which is '''deficient''' in '''vit ...ratory disease in psittacine birds''' ''In Practice 1999 21: 76-8''</ref>. If rhinoliths or choanal abcesses are present they should be removed using a n
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• Example of Global Challenge Page
  .... in the Global Student Challenge. Of course your school will also benefit if it scores in the top 3 from a donation of veterinary dentistry textbooks fo ...and runs until the end of November when the winners will be announced. So, if you are prepared to help promote the competition in November, please add yo
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• Actinobacillosis - Cattle
  ...ence but high persistence so the animal may stop eating and eventually die if not treated. If treatment is initiated early it is often successful however if treatment is delayed beyond 2 weeks the prognosis is much poorer.
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• Glaucoma – Rabbit
  ...to obtain an accurate reading and the thin nature of the cornea means that if the Tonopen XL is used the flowing corrective formula must be applied: ...s 2006). The dilated pupil that accompanies glaucoma may not be so obvious if [[Uveitis – Rabbit|uveitis]] is present and in any case may be difficult
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 15
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• Blood Groups - Cat
  ...re added together left for 1-3 minutes and then examined microscopically. If this reaction shows there is agglutination the transfusion should not be pe ...u>plasma</u> is added to 1 drop of '''recipient''' <u>red blood cells</u>. If agglutination occurs then transfusion can occur but with constant monitorin
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• Pasteurellosis - Pigs
  *If there is considerable pleural involvement, it may be indistinguishable from
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• Modified Transudate
  ...on''', '''torsion of the spleen''' or of a [[Liver Torsion|liver lobe]] or if part of the liver becomes strangulated within a [[Diaphragmatic Rupture|''' ...ea and dyspnoea if severe. Dullness will be evident on thoracic percussion if a pleural effusion has developed and the heart sounds will be muffled on au
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• Lizard and Snake Dystocia
  Dystocia is usually not an emergency situation if the female is bright, alert and responsive, but delay increases the risk of ...given followed by [[Oxytocin|oxytocin]]. A second dose may be given later if no effects are observed after 1-2 hours. Vasotocin may be more effective.
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• Enterotoxaemia Treatment - Rabbit
  ...cs are indicated if it is a true bacterial enteritis but should be avoided if ''Salmonbella'' sp. is isolated.
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• WikiVet Summer Competition 2015
  ...rewarding and will make a difference for all our current and future users. If you would like to participate have a look at the details below with all the
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• Dictyocaulosis - Sheep
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• Aminoglycosides
  * If the local tissue environment is acidic the efficacy of the drug will be red * They tend to be nephrotoxic and shouldn't be used if any renal pathology is suspected. To try and avoid this problem give one la
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• LabFacts Microbiology
  ...cation. Other samples should be submitted in sterile universal containers. If submission is delayed, samples should be refrigerated (NOT frozen). Samples Collect approximately 3ml of pus along with scrapings from the abscess wall if practicable and submit in a sterile universal container. The number of acti
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• Impaction of the Oesophagus
  ...If the condition has become long-standing, foetid breath may be apparent. If accompanied by pyrexia, this may indicate the development of aspiration pne ...present with a history of acute onset pain and access to unsuitable food. If the obstruction has led to the accumulation of food material in the oesopha
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• Antibiotic-Associated Dysbacteriosis
  This is particularly the case if the antibiotic is administered by the '''oral route'''. Parenteral administ This might be the only sign, but if enterotoxaemia is developing, the animal may experience '''systemic signs''
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• Bacillary Necrosis
  *if animal survives, these lesions may soften develop into abscesses
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• Laminitis - Donkey
  ...the highest risk. Other causes include trauma to the foot, weight-bearing if the other limb is injured, long or badly trimmed feet, [[Hyperlipaemia - D * Re-examine after 24 hours if possible
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• Leptospirosis - Cattle and Sheep
  ...c form the initial infection may not be obvious and serology is not useful if the disease is enzootic in the herd. ...cycline, tetracyclines, enrofloxacin and erythromycin may all be effective if administered early enough.
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• Anaesthetic Machines
  ...ce. Pressure relief valves are found downstream allowing the escape of gas if the reducing valve is to fail. The final pressure reduction is carried abou ...n is present then the flow rate is read from the top of the bobbin whereas if a ball is present then the flow rate is read from the line of the equator.
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• Contrast Radiography
  ...ions can be used for positive contrast studies. Barium is contra-indicated if there is suspected perforation anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract as le If the condition is chronic, there is usually adequate time to ensure a good p
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• Corneal Lipidosis – Rabbit
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• Diffusion - Physiology
  Gases or liquids can be unevenly distributed between two areas. If one area has a higher concentration than the other then the differance betw This works by the random '''thermal movement''' of molecules. If there is a gas present in an air tight room and then a door is opened into
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• Nursing Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology
  ** Will search and retrieve their young and can tell if the full litter is present.
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• Enteritis, Eosinophilic
  Haemotology reveals an anaemia if gastrointestinal haemorrhage is severe. Eosinophilia is not always present Guarded if the initial response to treatment is poor. Good if the underlying cause is detected and successfully treated.
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• Cat Latrines
  ...extra'''. It may not be possible for cat owners to accommodate this, even if [[Inappropriate Elimination - Cat|inappropriate elimination]] indicates tha ...may be necessary for the sand to be dug out and replaced every few months if it becomes heavily contaminated. This can be reduces by occasional scooping
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• Oesophageal Foreign Body
  ...ularity of the foreign body, as well as the duration of obstruction. Even if the object is dislodged, there is a risk that residual inflammation may lea *If the object has lodged in the cervical oesophagus, a mass may be palpable ov
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• Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) - Nutrition
  ...[[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] of dogs and cats. After binding of IF, cobalamin is dissociated and absorbed by the enterocyte, where it is then ...nal tract (i.e., defects in the IF receptor or in the binding of IF to the IF receptor) can result in clinical cobalamin deficiencies despite adequate di
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• Oral Examination - Other Diagnostic Tests
  ...atch the clinical picture, discuss this with the pathologist and re-biopsy if necessary
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• Submandibular Abscessation – Rabbit
  ...umans but are frequently missed by ordinary histopathologists. One wonders if the same condition could be occurring in rabbits and rodents. ...nsitivity testing) for years, maybe even for the rest of the animal's life if necessary. This condition illustrates the importance of veterinary nurse a
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• Cryptosporidiosis
  ...osis. A faecal smear with '''Ziehl-Neelson''' (ZN) stain is diagnostic and if ''Cryptosporidium'' is present then oocysts stain red against a blue/green If diarrhoea is present and ''Cryptosporidium'' has been detected then treat w
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• Butyrophenones
  ...r administration is preferred, with a 20 minute onset time (this is 5 mins if given i/v). The effects last 2-6 hours, and the drug potentiates anaestheti
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• Urticaria
  ...clinical signs within 24 hours. In rare cases, epinephrine may be required if the urticaria is associated with signs of anaphylaxis. ...animal's history and response to withdrawal of drugs or topical products. If no underlying cause is found, an investigation for allergies is indicated a
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• Teeth Pathology Introduction
  *If a teeth is lost the opposing teeth may become very long and stop mouth clos
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• Salivary Mucocele
  ...nating from the '''zygomatic gland''' may cause exophthalmus or strabismus if they impinge on the orbit. *If the structure becomes infected, '''pain''' and typical signs of infections
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• Chlamydophila felis
  ...tion, clear ocular discharge, blepharospasm, sneezing and nasal discharge. If this infection is part of the 'cat flu' complex, one will also see rhinitis Clinical signs, especially if 'cat flu' symptoms, are indicative of the disease. Smears from the conjunct
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• Exocrine Pancreatic Neoplasia - Dogs and Cats
  * Jaundice - if biliary obstruction * Elevated hepatic enzymes or bilirubinaemia - if there is cholestasis or biliary obstruction
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• Pseudophyllidea - Overview
  ...n. A larval procercoid develops within the body cavity of the crustacean. If the crustacean is then eaten by a freshwater fish, the procercoid is liber
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 13
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• Donation
  If you would like to discuss sponsoring a vet student in a developing country,
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• Otitis Externa - Cat and Dog
  ...resent with an [[Aural Haematoma|'''aural haematoma''']] from head-shaking if it is severe. Examination of the ears will help determine if this is a chronic problem or not.
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• Intestinal Obstruction
  *Contrast radiography may be needed if ileus and obstruction cannot easily be distinguished. However, this may no *Fine needle aspirate may be warranted before surgery if a mass is suspected, such as lymphoma.
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• Food Derived Hazards to Human Health
  ...sed non-GM organisms, potentially compromising food security. Furthermore, if the GM strains are provided by a few multinational companies it could lead ...nowledge about their use & consequences. Regardless customers want to know if their food contains GM products or not. Differences in attitudes towards GM
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• Epiploic Foramen Entrapment - Horse
  ...clinical signs may include tachycardia, tachypnoea and reduced borborygmi. If endotoxaemia has occurred other clinical features may include a prolonged c ...rosanguinous with an increased lactate, total protein and leukocyte count. If the herniation occurs from right to left however, the transudation enters t
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• Pancreas - Parasitic Pathology
  *Parasites become important if they occlude the pancreatic duct directly or induce inflammation
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• Ticks – Rabbit
  ...e of writing, no kill time50 was available from for Xenex Ultra® on ticks. If you want to try Advantix® you must contact Bayer first.
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• Newcastle Disease Virus
  ...prevented pending investigation by an Animal Health Veterinary Inspector. If the disease is confirmed, all poultry on the premises must be slaughtered a
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• Non-Obstructive Ileus – Rabbit
  ...ntents often occurs, which makes passing the contents even more difficult. If the hypomotility is not treated, electrolyte imbalances and shifts in the i ...nts with ileus, '''the priority is to treat the condition''', aggressively if necessary. Further investigations into the cause of the ileus can be perfor
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• Snake Gout
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• Corneal Foreign Body - Dog and Cat
  ...y may be sufficient to remove it. Care should be taken with this technique if there is any evidence of damage to the cornea.
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• Dentigerous Cyst
  ...there is a secondary infection. It is suspected though that pain can occur if the cyst enlarges and causes pressure on neurovascular bundles (dentigerous Treatment is usually curative if careful enucleation of the cyst together with the unerupted tooth is perfor
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• Trichinella Flashcards
  *Enteritis, myositis and myocarditis can develop if large burdens are present.
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• Ostertagiosis - Cattle
  ...giasis'': ''Ostertagia ostertagi'' may become hypobiotic in the Autumn and if these infestation are heavy, lots of hypobiotic larvae reactivate in the Sp ...st frequently occurs when calves graze '''permanent''' pasture, especially if kept at '''high stocking rates'''.
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• Canine Adenovirus 2
  Infection spreads rapidly between unvaccinated dogs, especially if they are in groups e.g. in kennels. Transmission is by direct and indirect Dogs of any age, breed or sex will be equally affected by this virus if not vaccinated.
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• Principles of Anaesthesia
  ...uction and reduces the amount of induction agent given. However, sometimes if the patient is that unwell it may be that it is not necessary to premedicat **If there is a concern about hypothermia in a patient that is receiving fluids
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• Natalie Brown
  ===What involvement (if any!) I would like to have with the project in the future===
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• Cow Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...glandular tissue, although they are undesirable and may complicate milking if they are fused or too close to the principle teats. ...aintaining drainage of the extensive amount of blood present. For example, if the cow were to lay down, the thin walled veins on that side would be easil
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• Oral Examination Under General Anaesthesia
  ...lised to one area or more generalised. Always '''biopsy''' abnormal tissue if a cause cannot be identified. ...seful to recheck the '''temporomandibular joints for crepitus''' or clicks if a problem is suspected. The '''[[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physi
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• Tibial Crest Avulsion
  The tibial tubercle will be displaced proximally if it is avulsed. In chronic cases, if healing is already evident radiographically, '''conservative management'''
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• Odontodystrophy
  ...in single teeth following damage to the permanent tooth germ, for example if a deciduous tooth is fractured or extracted without care. The damaged amelo If only a single tooth is affected, restorative treatment can be performed usi
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• Liver Fibrosis
  Although all types of fibrosis can lead to hepatic dysfunction if severe enough, bridging fibrosis is more likely to impair hepatic function ...wn to be potentially reversible, provided the source of injury is removed. If the insult persists, however, fibrosis can be self-perpetuating, resulting
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• Lizard and Snake Zoonoses
  ...zoonosis. Care must be taken with all lizards when they are handled even if they are not perceived as dangerous. Consider the following points. ...e-related [[Salmonella|salmonellosis]] reported in humans could be avoided if common sanitary practices are followed. Washing hands with soap is an effe
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• Adverse Drug Reactions
  * Corticosteroids if required * If anaphylactic reaction has occurred then in the acute stages adrenaline and
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 01
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• Dental Disease (Geriatric) - Donkey
  ...is limited in many donkeys’ mouths and there is an absolute need to feel, if not actually see, the caudal molars. Even experienced donkey clinicians are ...mary source of the problem. Therefore, '''always suspect other pathologies if sudden weight loss or illness develops in individuals with chronic dental d
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• Ventricular Septal Defect
  ...ive heart failure]] and [[Pulmonary Hypertension|pulmonary hypertension]]. If chronic over-circulation of the pulmonary vasculature occurs, pulmonary hyp ...the pulmonic valve. There may also be a diastolic component to the murmur if aortic regurgitation is present, as a result of the aortic valve prolapsing
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• Canine Teeth Disorders - Donkey
  ...rown. They can be readily extracted under local anaesthesia, with sedation if necessary, utilising a variety of specialised elevators or forceps.
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• Gillian Brown
  It all interests me, if it benefits veterinary education :)
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• Colour Dilution Alopecia
  ...f the colour dilution gene is directly responsible for the skin changes or if a linked gene codes for the associated follicular changes. The clumping of If scaling is severe, '''oral vitamin A or synthetic retinoids''' may help.
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• Border Disease Virus
  ...ot wool and the disease can also be associated with cerebellar hypoplasia. If the sheep or goat is infected in the mid-third of gestation then immunotole
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• Incisor Teeth Disorders - Donkey
  ...totally absent, this condition rarely causes the donkey trouble in eating. If major overgrowths do occur on the upper incisors in parrot-mouthed donkeys ...will need to be extracted under sedation and local anaesthesia, especially if they are interfering with the normal eruption of the permanent teeth.
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• WikiVet Introduction
  ...r into categories, so you can work your way through a topic. For instance if you wanted to learn about the anatomy of the alimentary system, you can [[A ...e topics to the essential knowledge. We provide lots of links on pages so if you're learning about something, it's very easy to then read around it with
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• Tetracyclines
  ...ver. This hepatotoxic nature of the drug means that they shouldn't be used if hepatic impairment is suspected. * Doxycycline can cause oesophagitis and should be avoided if an animal is dysphagic or is vomiting.
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• Conjunctivitis - Donkey
  * If the discharge is serous, not mucopurulent, then pain or irritation may be t * If [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]] are used, then ensure they are applied correctl
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• Thoracocentesis
  The horse may show more discomfort if a significant amount of fluid is drained because the fluid had previously p * Ultrasonography if available
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• Glomerular Filtration Rate
  ...efferent arteriole so there will be reduced filtration pressure. However if you constrict the efferent arteriole you are increasing the pressure differ ...which allow the kidney to vary the resistance in the afferent arteriole. If it wasn't for these autoregulatory mechanisms then a small increase in arte
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• Creatine kinase
  ...pid conversion of ADP to ATP which releases energy for muscle contraction. If muscle tissue is disrupted, the enzyme is released into the blood stream an ...ST to assess possible muscle damage. Thyroid function testing is indicated if hypothyroidism is suspected.
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• Eosinophilic Myositis
  Immunosuppressive doses of [[steroids]], azathioprine if needed.
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• Neonatal Isoerythrolysis
  ...bilirubin encphalopathy which can be permenent. '''Death''' usually occurs if NI is not diagnosed and treated promptly. ...d on the basis of clinical signs and blood typing of the queen and kitten. If FNI is suspected all kittens should be blood typed; this can be achieved us
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• Haemonchosis - Sheep
  ...by lambs do not become arrested and immediately cause acute haemonchosis (if sufficient L3 ingested; equivalent to Type 1 ostertagiosis). This is most l ...l egg count to assess for presence of haemonchus eggs should be performed. If infection is present, this sample will probably be very high.
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• Diaphragmatic Rupture
  ...with an open glottis, most commonly during a road traffic accident (RTA). If the animal has a closed glottis at the moment of impact, the lung parenchym ...n if abdominal organs become incarcerated or strangulated in the thorax or if they have concurrent thoracic pathology.
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• Annular Ligament Syndrome
  ...riction, allowing healing and drainage and thus aiding return to soundness if the primary pathology can be controlled. ...lso be performed. A '''post-operative exercise program''' will be required if adhesions are present, to prevent recurrence after resecting them.
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• WikiVet Edit-A-Thon
  If you would like to join us for the edit-a-thon but can't make it to London, '''Please bring a laptop if possible - free WiFi available on site'''
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• Ameloblastoma, Central
  If complete resection is not feasible, '''surgical debulking followed by radio The '''prognosis is usually good''' if complete resection is possible, and animals usually make a good functional
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• Enterolith - Horse
  ...llary refill time and bilateral abdominal tympany are frequently observed. If the integrity of the colonic wall has been compromised, signs reflecting en The prognosis is excellent when surgery is performed early. If colonic necrosis or rupture has occurred the prognosis is grave. Horse in w
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• Colostrum Quality Testing
  '''Pasteurisation:''' If diseases such as [[Mycoplasmas|''Mycoplasma'']], [[Johne's Disease|Johnes]] ...r is sufficient to say failure of passive transfer is problem on the farm. If the result is 2-3/12, then sampling of further calves is recommended. On sm
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• Bovine Papular Stomatitis
  ...ical 'pock-like' appearance. The animal will be otherwise completely well. If the lesions are in the oral cavity, it may at first have difficulty eating, Diagnosis is usually made by clinical signs, but if a biopsy were to be taken of the lesion one would see focal areas of hydrop
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• Cat Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology
  * If queen is in oestrus she will submit to allow full [[Copulatory Behaviour -
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• Haemorrhagic Effusion
  ...ea and dyspnoea if severe. Dullness will be evident on thoracic percussion if a pleural effusion has developed and the heart sounds will be muffled on au ...s whether haemorrhage has occurred and whether a transfusion is required. If the sample is taken very shortly after the haemorrhage, there may be no cha
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• Pulmonary Thromboembolism
  ...an result in '''severe hypoxia''' and marked signs of respiratory distress if the area of underperfused but ventilated lung is large. ...ear perfusion scintigraphy''' is a safe and sensitive test and will detect if there is a lack of perfusion of part of the lung.
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• Thrombocytes
  ...ow 50x10⁹/l an animal is likely to haemorrhage after trauma and if the count falls below 30x10⁹/l then spontaneous haemorrhage is a
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• Lameness - Donkey
  ...Donkey|hyperlipaemia]]. Full clinical examination should be performed and if in doubt, at least a visual inspection of serum/plasma from a blood sample.
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• Chylous Effusion
  ...a and dyspnoea if severe. Dullness will be evident on thoracic percussion if a pleural effusion has developed and the heart sounds will be muffled on au Effusions should be drained if they are causing clinical signs (of dyspnoea with chylothorax) but otherwis
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• Frustration-Related Feline Aggression Towards People
  ...thwarted by circumstance. Frustration-related aggression may be made worse if motivation is abnormally increased by illness. For example, in cats that ar ...wner is asleep. In these situations typically the cat may attack the owner if it is unable to get outside.
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• Snake Blood Collection
  ...t during blood collection and the site of collection should be prepared as if for surgery. Prior to collection it is important to have all materials and *If not successful, withdraw slightly or redirect the needle so that it is defi
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• Hernia
  The sequelae of a hernia depend on whether the hernia is reducible and if the herniated organs are incarcerated or strangulated. If the hernial ring narrows or if the displaced organs expand, the contents of the hernial sac may be trapped
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• Bactoscan
  #Poor parlour washing<br>If the parlour is not washed properly after milking, there can be a build up o ...reported weekly from the dairy to the farmer and may be available online. If the Bactoscan has large fluctuations, this may be consistent with a mastiti
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• Bloat
  ...nimals are affected on lush pasture the cause is invariably primary bloat. If only one animal is affected, or there is doubt over the cause, the passage ...ion following other causes of death can complicate the diagnosis of bloat. If the post mortem exam is carried out shortly after death then bloat will be
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• WikiVet Student Ambassadors
  ...and have some exciting promotions and initiatives planned just for you. So if you are a student (or qualified) vet nurse and would like to find out more ...sp of the English language. Our Student Ambassador Coordinators will check if there are any other active volunteers in your school and then get back to y
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• Cholangitis
  ...tment is mainly empirical. Analgesics should be administered, particularly if laparotomy was performed. Intravenous fluids with added potassium and feedi ...Vitamin C, L-carnitine and liver supporting diet. Vitamin K may be needed if there are problems with haemostasis.
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• Skin, superficial structures, conjunctiva and external ear
  * Local anaesthesia is usually not required and should be avoided if the lesion is superficial. Swab the skin with alcohol. Fix the lesion betwe ...using the same technique as for blood smears (Fig 1) and rapidly air dry. If the aspirate is too viscous for this technique, an alternative squash techn
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• Thermoregulation in Skin - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...oled blood then returns to the body core, thus reducing core temperature. If heat from metabolism were not removed from the body, the core temperature o ...sulation provided by the adipose tissue can therefore be somewhat bypassed if the blood flow to the dermis is great enough.
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• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
  KCS occurs if '''parasympathetic''' innervation to the glands is disrupted. Possible caus ...therapy is normally used first for KCS, with surgical treatment only used if there is a poor response to medical therapy.
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• Feline Eosinophilic Granuloma
  ...mal allergy testing may be carried out to rule out food allergy and atopy. If there is evidence of a bacterial infection [[Antibiotics|antibiotics]] are If the patient is refractory to the above [[Steroids|Corticosteroid]] should b
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• Parturition Behaviour - Cat
  * If the queen is alarmed, this may disrupt the pattern and she may move the kit
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• Nursing Care - Donkey
  ...hat the box or stable is large enough for two, or possibly three, donkeys. If it is necessary to separate them, ensure that they can see one another. ...has good ventilation, and use rugs and heat lamps to provide extra warmth if necessary. Use of dustfree bedding is preferred. Paper or cardboard is idea
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• Sand Impaction - Horse
  ...such as congested mucous membranes and a prolonged capillary refill time. If sufficient sand has been ingested to cause an impaction, the clinical signs ...tic rectal examination sleeve and allowing the sand to fall to the bottom. If performed, [[abdominocentesis]] should be carried out with extreme caution
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• Tetanus - Dog
  ...etanus that develops in the dog may be difficult to diagnose, particularly if no wound is apparent. Unlike the generalised spastic paralysis described in ...''C. tetani'' may be cultured from a wound, but this may not be impossible if healing has occurred or a wound is not apparent. An important clinical feat
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 05
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• Lizard Cloacal Prolapse
  ...apsed; in females, they usually include a partial prolapse of the oviduct; if complete this organ is usually severely traumatised.
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• Nutritional Skin Disorders - Donkey
  ...s a common isolate in damaged or inflamed skin but it is difficult to know if this is
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• Tooth Eruption Disorders
  ...and [[Tooth Eruption|eruption]] may occur and can cause clinical problems if not diagnosed and treated. ...Animal|radiograph]] should be taken to confirm the presence of the tooth. If a tooth is present a procedure called an '''operculectomy''' (excision of g
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• Pharmacodynamics
  ...will determine the dose needed to have the desired clinical effect. Often if a drug is more potent it is usally more selective to which target molecules These are agonists that bind to receptors that are continuely activated (even if no ligand is present) and result in the reduction of the level of activatio
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• Cleft Palate
  The primary palate develops into the premaxilla and lip. If closure is not complete this will result in a primary palate or cleft lip ( ...nt of the skull and jaw develops independent of the other three quadrants. If there is an abnormality on one side, it does not necessarily mean the other
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• Intestinal Neoplasia
  *#* Benign tumours can also cause obstruction, but this is most likely if they
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• Maxillofacial Trauma
  ...d. Intra-oral splints made from acrylic can be used to stabilize fractures if the displacement is not too severe. ...or ventrally if the lateral support is lost or can result in exophthalmos if the bone fragments are displaced medially.
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• Cookies Policy
  ...your Flash cookies are not affected. So a website may still recognise you if it backed up the deleted cookie information on a Flash cookie. If you use the buttons that allow you to share products and content with your
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• Tooth Abrasion and Attrition
  ...sult in exposure of the [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Pulp|pulp cavity]]. If the wear is gradual, the pulp may respond by laying down more [[Tooth - Ana
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• Orbital Neoplasias - Dog and Cat
  ...ost common primary tumour in dogs. It is a benign slow growing tumour that if untreated causes pressure atrophy.
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• Gastric Motility Disorders
  ...feeding should be strongly suspected of having a gastric motility disorder if an outflow obstruction and inflammatory disease have been excluded. ...mpty. This amount of food is normally emptied by the stomach in 5-8 hours. If food is still present after this time, a motility problem is suggested.
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• Elisabeth Bachynsky
  ...xtremely time consuming to use images from pdf lectures yet so much easier if the lecture is in power point format. ...tch the rewritten subsections created by another student! I am reminded " If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then don't submit it
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• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  ...d to evaluate for anatomic abnormalities. Contrast study is only valuable if there is a severe mucosal disease. Folate and cobalamin supplementation may be required if the levels are subnormal.
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• Natural Killer cells
  When an NK cell interacts with a target cell it will be activated via R1 - if the target cell expresses MHC this will be seen by R2. R2 suppresses the ac If the target cell does not express MHC, the suppressing receptors are not eng
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• Gastric Stasis – Rabbit
  Simethicone if large amounts of gas are present. Gastrotomy (recommended by Gentz et al 1995 if the signs are not resolved more than 2 weeks after the start of oral fluids
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• Dry Dermatoses (Scaling and Flaking) - Donkey
  with crusting if the pathology is sufficiently deep. <u>Flaking and scaling can
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 01
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• Glossitis, Ulcerative
  ...often youngish to middle aged if the cause is viral, but are usually older if the condition is caused by azotemia. There is no sex or breed predilection.
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• Vaginal smear cytology
  * Using a vaginal speculum if available, direct a saline moistened cotton/viscose swab craniodorsally int
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• Snake Injection
  ...like lizards. Only small amounts can be given ICo and should not be given if space-occupying lesions are present.
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• Moniezia
  ...ive when found in a lamb at post mortem examination, Monieza is of little, if any, clinical significance.
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• Volunteer Opportunities - CRC Press
  ...about to be published - CRC Press can give you an advance copy to assess). If you're interested, please email CRC Press' Veterinary Editor alice.oven@tan Would you like to offer your opinion on new veterinary textbook proposals? If so, you can email alice.oven@tandf.co.uk to join a mailing list, and have t
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• Thromboembolism
  ...onset neurological problems, renal failure if clot in kidneys and dyspnoea if it is in the lungs.
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• Oesophageal Stricture
  ...Also, endoscopy is not sensitive for the diagnosis of multiple strictures if it is unable to pass through the most proximal. It can also be used to ide *'''Withdrawal of oral food for 2-3 days''' as standard but, if the inflammation is severe or rupture has occurred, a '''gastrostomy tube''
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• Equine Infectious Anaemia - Donkey
  ...cal signs of disease. In donkeys the virus is '''generally asymptomatic''' if they are otherwise healthy. This may be partly explained by the lower viral * If clinical signs appear, treatment is supportive and symptomatic
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• Lizard Blood Collection
  *If not successful, withdraw slightly or redirect the needle so that it is defi ...lvic inlet. Care is advised since the coelomic cavity has a large capacity if there is continued bleeding after venipuncture.
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• Stomach Rupture
  ...equine [[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] may rupture if the animal eats too much, as the horse cannot [[Control of Feeding - Anatom
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• Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy
  ...mmopathy. Iatrogenic marrow infection is possible, but the risk is minimal if the overlying skin has been properly prepared. ...piration needle or a 13g 2-3½” aspiration/biopsy needle (Jamshidi needle). If a cat or small dog <5kg use a 16g needle. The use of a rotary battery power
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• Water Dragon
  ...iently digested than fewer bigger items. Feed every two days or more often if they appear hungry. ...worms as well as plant matter. Feed every two to three days, or more often if they look hungry. Also feed plant matter, such as greens and fruits (see ig
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 17
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• Snake Neurological System
  ...o true subarachnoid space in reptiles, which is an important consideration if attempting to collect cerebrospinal fluid.
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• Biliary Tract Obstruction
  ...holestasis]] and [[Icterus#Post-hepatic Jaundice|post-hepatic jaundice]]. If the obstruction is not relieved, the biliary tract may [[Biliary Tract Rupt *'''Aberrant migration of intestinal helminths''' may cause an obstruction if they enter the common bile duct. This has been reported with ''[[Ascaris s
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• Haemorrhagic Disease Pathophysiology
  ...([[Platelet_Abnormalities#Thrombocytopaenia|'''thrombocytopaenia''']]) or if the platelets are unable to function adequately ([[Platelet_Abnormalities#T
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• Veterinary students
  ...er into categories, so you can work your way through a topic. For instance if you wanted to learn about the anatomy of the alimentary system, you can see ...se topics to the essential knowledge. We provide lots of links on pages so if you're learning about something, it's very easy to then read around it with
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• Feline Hyperaesthesia Syndrome
  '''Age of onset varies''', but if the condition starts in early adulthood, it can cause the breakdown of prev ...e cat’s behaviour is generally indicative of a '''state of alarm''' and as if it is reacting to '''hallucinatory visual, auditory or tactile stimuli'''.
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• Haematopoiesis and distribution of cells in the body
  ...rly the spleen, less frequently the liver and even peripheral lymph nodes, if there is a marked increase in demand for cells. With increased tissue deman ...e in cats the marginal pool is 2-3 times the size of the circulating pool. If fear, excitement or strenuous exercise stimulate mobilisation of cells from
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• Prolapse Of The Nicititans Gland - Dogs and Cats
  ...re-surgical treatment with '''topical''' [[antibiotics]] and [[steroids]]] if the gland is inflammed or infected.
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• Rectal Tear - Horse
  ...lease in pressure or increase in space when performing rectal examination. If the tear is complete, abdominal viscera may be easily palpable. Other clini If a rectal tear is suspected, it is important to establish its extent as this
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• Risk Analysis
  ...to protect animals or human health(e.g. governments or government bodies). If an issue is looked at using risk analysis, it is understood that it will be ...mate the probability of that organism in the food item causing disease and if it did cause disease , how severe would the disease be & how many people wo
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• Coccidiosis
  ...ion whereas infection in the large intestine will affect water absorption. If mucosal stem cells are affected, it will cause villous atrophy and a prolon
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• Keratoma - Donkey
  * Tumours of the epidermis and inner hoof wall can cause lameness if they exert pressure on the sensitive tissue within the hoof capsule.
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• Cheek Teeth Malocclusion – Rabbit
  ...al skin and can become a [[Cutaneous Blowfly Myiasis – Rabbit|fly strike]] if severe enough. ...oving spurs and reshaping cheek teeth, although molar clippers can be used if they are the only tool available.
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• Bone Response to Damage
  *If growth teporarily stops -> layer of bone seals the growth plate -> moves in
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• Blood Products
  If fresh whole blood undergoes <u>slow</u> centrifugation (1100tr/min for 10 m If fresh whole blood undergoes <u>fast</u> centrifugation (2500tr/min for 20 m
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 06
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• Myiasis Producing Flies Flashcards
  |q9=If ''Oestrus ovis'' larvae are deposited in late summer, where in the sheep ca *If the fly lays eggs on an animal, the animal is said to be blown
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• Feline Pica
  ...ence for a material but this may generalise or change over time especially if the owner attempts to stop the cat from sucking or chewing the items that i ...tion of non-food items to induce vomiting (which can also occur repeatedly if a previous foreign body remains lodged in the stomach).
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• Hypercalcaemia
  ** There are multiple causes of hypercalcaemia, but if it is caught early a specific diagnosis and treatment are often possible.
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• Camelid Mating - Anatomy & Physiology
  * If they are kept with females they spend most of their time guarding the herd ...hase them and force them to sit down by putting pressure on the neck, even if they are not receptive.
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• Equine Serum Hepatitis
  ...hin the portal triads. Contusions, lacerations or fractures may be present if the disease has had a violent clinical course. ..., darkened stable in order to reduce stimulation. Sedation may be required if signs of hepatic encephalopathy are present. Stressful situations such as m
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• Rabbit Medicine and Surgery: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 02
  |l1= Replace text with name and subsection of relevant WikiVet page if in existence eg. Feather - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure & Function ...arob drops, table scraps and other treats should be removed from the diet. If normal body condition is achieved, it may be possible or desirable to add a
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• Colic Diagnosis - Faecal Examination
  ...Clostridium species]]. In areas where sand colic is known to be common, or if the history suggests it may be a possibility, faeces can be examined for th
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• Cholelithiasis
  Cholelithiasis should be considered as a possible diagnosis if obstructive [[icterus]] is present. Animals may need no treatment if they are asymptomatic.
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• Large Colon Torsion - Horse
  ...nd acute in presentation, resulting in endotoxaemia and death within hours if treatment is not prompt.
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• Rectal Prolapse - Horse
  ...tussuscepted segment may be possible as long as no ischaemia has occurred. If disruption to the blood supply has occurred, amputation of the affected seg
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• Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards
  |q5=What happens if the conscious need to empty the bowel is ignored?
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• Vascular Ring Anomalies
  ...ed as soon as possible. '''Aspiration pneumonia''' should be treated first if present, and dietary management should be put in place to minimise regurgit '''Good with early surgical treatment''', but less favourable if there is extensive oesophageal damage.
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• Herpes Virus - Donkey
  ...econdary bacterial infection and [[Hyperlipaemia - Donkey|hyperlipaemia]]. If infection is suspected, strict hygiene measures should be instituted to avo ...ent factor in the serum may be responsible for false positive results</u>. If this is the case a '''virus neutralisation test'''(VN) may be required inst
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• Threadworm - Donkey
  ...pontaneously after this age, due to acquired immunity, but it is not known if the same is true for donkeys. Adult horses rarely show any clinical signs ...d dehydration may all contribute to an infection that is potentially fatal if left untreated.
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• Dermatological Disorders - Donkey
  are sought. '''Extrapolation from other species only works if the conditions have identical pathophysiology and if the various species have identical
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• Summer Pasture-Associated Recurrent Airway Obstruction
  ...es, wheezes may be audible without a stethoscope. Pyrexia may be a feature if a secondary bacterial infection of the airways has occurred. Affected horse ...ree environment such as a clean stable with rubber matting and no bedding. If hay appears to act as a trigger to the horse, a complete pelleted diet can
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• Graze/abrasion/erosion - Donkey
  usually a feature but if any dermis is involved then some loss is possible.
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• Hyperadrenocorticism - Donkey
  hyperglycaemic and often glucosuric (dipstick urine if available). There may be an increased white cell count and a stress leucogr ...- Donkey|Laminitis]]). Supplementation with electrolytes may be necessary if sweating is excessive.
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• Scaling and Polishing - Small Animal
  ...hing. The aim of treatment differs when the patient has gingivitis only or if there is also periodontitis. Professional periodontal treatment is carried ...f subgingival deposits should be felt for and these should only be removed if identified.
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• Antifungal Drugs
  * There is some synergy with flucytosine and rifampin but is antagonistic if given with ketaconazole. * It has good oral bioavailability if given with food; it needs an acidic pH to be absorbed.
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• Toxoplasmosis - Human
  ...hose suffering from AIDS. If initial infection occurs during pregnancy, or if cysts reactivate at this time, ''Toxoplasma'' may infect the foetus transpl ...n neonates are born with toxoplasmosis disease can be severe, particularly if transplacental infection occurred early in pregnancy. Signs can include ras
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• Treponema paraluiscuniculi
  In a breeding colony, '''all rabbits should be treated''' even if they are not showing any signs. Only seronegative rabbits should be used fo ...ut for a '''carrier state''' to remain. Rabbits can also become reinfected if in contact with an infected rabbit.
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• Enzootic Pneumonia - Calves
  ...n groups of the same age and should not share airspace with adult cattle. If this is not possible animals should be arranged with the air flowing from y Good if recognised early and if affected animals are treated and management is improved.
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• Contagious Footrot
  ...ald''') involves moisture and trauma allowing ''F. necrophorum'' to enter. If ''D. nodosus'' is not present, the superficial damage can heal without any If rams are affected they may not be able to serve and if ewes are affected they may not be able to take the weight of a ram.
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• Scrapie
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• WikiLinks
  ...check their relevance as well as to ensure that they are working. However, if you find any that are not correct or want to suggest additional links, plea
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• Protein Requirements - Donkey
  ...recover from injury, lactate or reproduce will be severely limited, even if the other EAA are fed to excess.
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• Aquaporins of the Kidney and Water Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology
  * If the dog drinks excessively it can produce 8ml urine/min to compensate meani * If a dog is denied water the production drops to a tiny 0.15 litres per 24 hou
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• Tooth Fractures
  Fractures are termed '''complicated''' if there is exposure of the pulp. <u>Enamel fracture</u>: if only the [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Enamel|enamel]] is fractured, this
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• Type IV Hypersensitivity
  ...ch is very important for the clearance of intracellular pathogens. However if antigen exposure persists, the lytic products of the macrophages can damage * Presently in the UK the animal is culled if it has a positive skin reaction.
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• Haematuria
  '''Full haematology and biochemistry''' may be indicated if the animal is showing systemic signs of illness. Usually, animals with lowe '''Cytology, biopsy or histopathology''' may be necessary if a mass is found or neoplasia is suspected.
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• Gastritis, Catarrhal
  ** May die in day or two if [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]] is
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• Lymphocytes - Introduction
  ...am. Once inside the lymph node, the naive lymphocytes search for antigens. If there are no antigens present, the naive lymphocytes leave via the efferent <p>If a naive lymphocyte recognises an antigen then it differentiates into its ad
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• Haemangiosarcoma
  If the nervous system is involved a range of neurological abnormalities will a ...t which may be [[Regenerative and Non-Regenerative Anaemias|regenerative]] if due to blood loss, or microangiopathic due to the passage of [[erythrocytes
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• Lizard and Snake Surgery
  * Consider the administration of preoperative antibiotics if intraoperative contamination is possible ...he linea alba) is cut. A paramedian incision is recommended to avoid this. If a ventral midline approach is used great caution is advised!
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• Lice - Donkey
  ...n donkeys. Lice tend to be moderately species-specific and it is not clear if these are the same species that affect horses. ...thogens rather than severe skin pathogens. Scaling and flaking can develop if the infestation is prolonged, and self trauma can result in a considerable
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• Lizard Cloacitis
  ...of antibiotics and the animal should be placed on non-adherent substrate. If the condition is severe, parenteral antibiotics are advised. Appropriate [[
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• Gastric Ulceration - Dog
  A thrombocytosis may also be present. If a [[Stress Leucogram|stress leucogram]] (lymphopenia and neutrophilia) is n If renal disease is present, an azotaemia will be present on biochemistry.
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• Tuberculosis
  If the mycobacteria disseminated from the primary complex then lymph nodes in ...prevalence of the disease. The BCG vaccine provides protection for humans, if disease occurs treatment is with antibiotics. Chemotherapy has also been at
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• Laceration - Donkey
  original position (even if it is probably non-viable). Degloving of limbs tissues with a biological dressing. If feasible, a bandage should be applied
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• Exudate
  *'''Neoplasia''' may produce exudates if they have large necrotic portions. ...ea and dyspnoea if severe. Dullness will be evident on thoracic percussion if a pleural effusion has developed and the heart sounds will be muffled on au
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• Atrial Fibrillation & Atrial Flutter
  ...g, so signs of atrial fibrillation are only seen during vigorous exercise. If the horse is raced, hunted or an eventer, then signs may occur during exerc ...when conversion is attempted shortly following the onset of the arrythmia. If the arrythmia has been present for more than 4 months, therapeutic success
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• Principles of Fluid Therapy
  ...ce the choice of fluid and the speed at which it needs to be administered. If fluid therapy is performed as a treatment then it is necessary to diagnose If there is an electrolyte imbalance present then it may be necessary to add t
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• Brucella canis
  ...ic. Infertility, early embryonic loss and small litters are also reported; if a pregnancy continues to term the puppies die in the neonatal period. ...ng abortion, these tissues contain high concentrations of ''B. canis'' and if these are not available then culture can be attempted on blood, urine or se
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• Polycythemia
  ...|patent ductus arteriosus]], [[Tetralogy of Fallot|tetralogy of Fallot]]). If EPO production increases without systemic hypoxia, then the response is ina
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• Glucagon
  ...builds up and is converted to ketone bodies. [[Ketosis|Ketosis]] may occur if the situation is prolonged.
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• Lizard Dysecdysis
  ...f the slough; the long term involves dehydration of the lizard, especially if coupled with inappropriate water provision. Skinks and geckos may retain sl
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• Essential Ion and Compound Balance and Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology
  ...F volumes also fall and sodium dependant transporters are also disturbed. If it rises too far the transport systems are still disturbed but body water a ...ary Gland | ADH]] and thirst response also work together to dilute the ECF if concentrations of sodium are high so although there is more NaCl the actual
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• Feline Asthma Syndrome
  If the cat is presented in an acute episode, a '''rapid response''' to dexamet If heartworms are present they will need to be treated appropriately.
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• Castration - Donkey
  ...iding major fly worry.</u> '''Tetanus anti-toxin''' should be administered if there is any doubt about the tetanus vaccination history. ...xamination of the inguinal region should be performed prior to surgery and if in doubt a rig test should be carried out. This involves injection of 6000
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• Lizard Housing
  * If kept in humidity that is too high or too low, they may refuse to eat, have ...species refuse to eat and may become stressed if they lack a hiding place. If a lizard doesn't use its hiding place, something is wrong with the hiding p
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• Urine Analysis - Pathology
  ...n colour and visa versa as a general rule . Equine urine can become brown if left standing. Discoloured urine should be taken into consideration when c If the urine is not clear then this could indicate a variety of pathological s
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• Colic, Medical Treatment
  ...It is often a lack of response to medical therapy that makes the decision. If referral is necessary then it should be done as soon as possible as a slow ...comfort]]. The pain is oftern persistent and the horse maybehave violently if the pain is severe. Severe, unrelenting pain despite the administration of
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• Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine: Self-Assessment Color Review, Second Edition, Q&A 02
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• CRC Press - Book Proposal Questionnaire Information
  If you'd like to be involved, please email Veterinary Editor alice.oven@tandf.
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• Toxoplasma gondii
  ...nd sporocyts can remain viable in the environment for up to 18 months even if exposed to high or freezing temperatures and low humidity. These can then b ...onths to years and are particularly numerous in muscle and nervous tissue. If immunity is suppressed the infection can revert to the acute form.
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• Fluoroquinolones
  ...if a patient is an epileptic. There is an increased risk of these problems if NSAIDs are given concurrently.
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• Pulp and Periapical Disease
  ...rosis. Initially there is inflammation of the apical periodontal ligament. If untreated, the apical periodontitis progresses to involve the surrounding b ...uently, periapical lesions confirmed by radiography should be treated even if the animal is not showing obvious signs of pain or discomfort. Similarly, d
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• Dental Scaling Equipment
  ...th a rounded toe''' to avoid trauma to the tissue when used subgingivally. If a scaler is used subgingivally, the pointed tip will lacerate the gingival ...tively. Unfortunately, they have a greater potential for iatrogenic damage if used incorrectly. There are three types of mechanical scalers; sonic, ultra
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• Hamster Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology
  ** Will cannabilise young if disturbed. ** Will cannabilise young if disturbed.
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• Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) (Equine Cushing’s disease)
  ...se PIA. No single laboratory test is the best for diagnosing classic PPID. If possible, more than one of the following tests should be used to avoid the ...below 30nmol/l. Please note normal horses may give false positive results if the test is done in the Autumn months (August, September, October).
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• Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology
  Radiography or ultrasonography can be used after 21 days if necessary. ...predators by the nest which is made by the doe using hair from her dewlap. If the nest is disturbed, the doe may cannibalise the offspring.
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• Paramphistomum
  Disease occurs if metacercariae are eaten in large numbers. [[Enteritis]] and [[diarrhoea]]
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• Acute Renal Failure
  ...s|NSAIDs]], and ACE-inhibitors''' are known to cause acute renal failure, if used unjudiciously. [[Ethylene Glycol Toxicity|Ethylene glycol]], [[House ...ready occurred and it is no longer appropriate to administer the antidote. If any other underlying cause has been identified (such as [[Pyelonephritis|py
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• Lizard and Snake Imaging
  ...s and other lizards may be taped down or radiographed through a box or bag if necessary. ...s and other lizards may be taped down or radiographed through a box or bag if necessary.
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• Immunodeficiencies - Introduction
  If the immunodeficient defect is present at birth and is therefore a result of
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• Tooth Brushing
  ...yme system''' occurs in saliva naturally and does work on contact time, so if the tooth paste is swallowed quickly, will not always be of benefit. '''The ...sorptive lesions]] occur at the gingival margin and will be very sensitive if brushed.
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• Bovine Anaesthesia
  ...s reduced or completely absent depending on the amount of ingesta present. If bloat does develop, combined with the weight of the abdominal viscera, brea ...bral blocks involve perineural injection of the spinal nerves at the point if the intervertebral foramen. It is also used to provide analgesia for proced
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• Zambia - University of Zambia, Samora Machel School of Veterinary Medicine, Lusaka
  ...gents may be dropped off at the hospital the night before the appointment, if scheduled accordingly. ...one, the receptionist will leave a message and your call will be returned. If the animal's condition changes during the admission, the veterinarian in ch
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• Dacryocystitis - Dog and Cat
  ...s not responding to flushing, '''surgical cannulation''' may be performed. If it is not possible too pass a cannula, '''surgical exploration''' of the la
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• Small Intestine Impaction - Horse
  ...the intestine must be inspected closely for viability and sections removed if they are damaged. In the case of ascarid impaction several enterotomies are If the impaction causes complete obstruction to the small intestine then the p
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• Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma
  ...e oral lesion itself and thoracic radiography to evaluate for metastasies (if a malignancy is a diagnostic possibility). Radiographs typically show a sof They do not recur if adequately excised.
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• Pheromonotherapy - Cat
  ...nti-anxiety medications may produce a faster resolution of conditions than if either were to be used alone. Pheromonotherapy can also be a useful adjunct ...user it should be moved to a higher location where the cat cannot reach it if possible.
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• Colic Auscultation
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• Melanoma
  ...Complete excision''' is generally indicated, however this may be difficult if the tumour is very infiltrated into the tissue. Digit tumours require '''am ...py''' with cisplatin or carboplatin has been used after surgical debulking if the mass cannot be entirely removed.
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• Gastric Dilation and Intestinal Obstruction – Rabbit
  ...unt of gas in the small intestine and look for gas in the large intestine. If no gas in hindgut and stomach severely dilated it may be best to go for eut Search for peritoneal gas in rabbits with severe depression If found, this is an indication of rupture of the intestine and indicates euth
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• Nitroimidazoles
  * If metronidazole is injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly necrosis can re
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• Anthelmintic Resistance
  If none of these reasons are discovered to hold true then an appropriate test * False negatives are common especially if worms become temporarily infertile but aren't killed.
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• Nematodirosis - Sheep
  ...urs if large numbers of L3 are ingested by susceptible lambs (reduced risk if increase in L3 occurs early while lambs still suckling, or later when lambs ...atodirosis on a farm, anthelmintic treatment should be given to all stock. If diarrhoea is very severe then supportive therapy, such as providing an elec
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• Bacillary Haemoglobinuria
  If animals are seen alive, the most obvious sign is a port wine coloured urine ...s|oxytetracycline]] can be used and animals often need a blood transfusion if possible.
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• Dystocia - Cattle
  ...eifers should be monitored regularly and provided with assistance promptly if '''stage 2 labour is prolonged''', ie more than an hour. ...seen during pregnancy. Also find out when the animal started straining and if any water or fluid bags have appeared.
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• Cheek Teeth Disorders - Donkey
  If caps are very loose or just partially retained by attachment to the gums, t ...pared to assess if the corresponding, contra-lateral cap has already shed; if not, it can also be extracted.
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• Colic Diagnosis - Clinical Signs
  * Crouching as if trying to lie down
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• Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis
  ** This is only appropriate if there is a focal mass.
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• Measures of strength of association
  ...results give an indication of the probability of seeing the data obtained if there was no association between the exposure and outcome in the source pop ...res of disease frequency#Incidence rate|incidence rate]] can be estimated, if the total animal-time for each exposure group is known, as (a₁/[
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• Colic Diagnosis - Rectal Examination
  ...d spasmodic colic, and also in determining the severity of the disease and if surgery is necessary. Many subtle changes can be detected before they becom
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• Yersinia pestis
  **50% mortality if not treated
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• Bones Fractures - Pathology
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• Drug Legislation
  ...dispensed. A prescription is always required but it need not be in writing if the vet who prescribed the medication also supplies it. Vets can delegate t ...st be supplied by a vet, pharmacist or SQP and the supplier must ascertain if the owner is likely to use the drug in the authorised manner. Information m
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• Large Strongyles
  **Leaves small circular bleeding ulcers → anaemia if present in large numbers
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• Piroplasmosis - Donkey
  ...n the donkey compared to the horse, and chronic cases only become apparent if the animal is overworked, stressed or immuno-suppressed. Gebreab (1997), in ...d hence side effects become more common (Anon, 1998). Donkeys may even die if given high doses of imidiocarb
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• Morbus maculosus
  ...caria]], followed by pitting edema of the limbs, head and ventral abdomen. If the head edema is severe it may compromise breathing as well as cause tissu
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• Thoracic Limb Extrinsic Muscles - Horse Anatomy
  ...''': If acting bilaterally, it draws the head and neck down and backwards. If the acting with one [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Shoulder Joint|s
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• Neurological Examination Initial Observation - Horse
  ...weakness may have followed a spate of respiratory disease or an abortions, if the animal has [[Herpesviridae|EHV1]] myelitis.
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• Investigation of Anaemia
  * Reduced RBC production – hypoproliferative (if complete, aplastic) anaemia due to: ...life span of erythrocytes (110 days in the dog, 70 days in the cat). Even if there were a sudden complete arrest in RBC production, a discernible fall i
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• Liver Failure
  ...and again two hours after feeding). Hepatobiliary disease can be confirmed if the '''pre-pranial''' values of [[Bile acids|bile acids]] are markedly elev ...er this is not always possible due to their sometimes variable appearance. If disease is diffuse or a localised mass is amenable to biopsy then ultrasoun
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• New Students
  ...ter all, who knows it better than you?) then have a look at the help page. If you want to see which schools already have pages and ambassadors, take a lo
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• Leopard Gecko
  ...d in a separate container so that ingestion of the substrate is minimised. If feeding within their enclosure any uneaten food should be removed. If keeping a group of Leopard geckos, keep one male and two or more females. T
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• Gingival Hyperplasia
  ...omy and gingivoplasty]]''' should be carried out under general anaesthetic if significant pseudo-pockets are present between the gingiva and teeth crowns ...topathology is good. However, local recurrence is possible but less common if a treatment plan aimed at reducing plaque formation is implemented. A re-ex
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• Parasitic Bronchitis - Cattle
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• Lymphangiectasia
  ...ied Transudate|modified transudate]] may form due to portal hypertension. If the major lymphatic vessels of the abdomen are disrupted (by a neoplastic m ...h and they are therefore lost into the intestinal lumen in large numbers. If an inflammatory process (such as lipogranulomatous lymphangitis) has develo
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• Misdirected Feline Predatory Behaviour Towards People
  *If a cat playfully attacks a person they should remain still and provide minim ...exercised with laser pointers since an element of frustration can develop if the cat is never able to actually catch the “prey” and physically handl
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• Chloride - Nutrition
  ...al information on the effects of excessive intakes of chloride in the dog. If extrapolation is made from the tolerable dietary content of sodium (1.5% DM ...nds crucially on the mineral salt that is delivering the increased amount. If the dietary chloride is mainly in the form of neutral salts (such as sodium
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• Korea - Kangwon National University College of Veterinary Medicine
  If you would like to see an example of a completed Vet School page, have a loo
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• Gastrinoma
  *[[Vomiting|'''Vomiting''']] which may contain blood if blood vessels are eroded ('''haematemesis'''). Vomiting occurs due to gastr *'''Collapse''' and '''shock''' if an ulcer perforates to cause peritonitis.
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• Canine Infectious Diseases: Self-Assessment Color Review, Q&A 02
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• New content development underway!
  ...tantly evolving site means that there are always pages under construction. If you have been searching for information and been disappointed, please try a
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• Anal Sac Disease - General
  ...or anus, reluctance to sit or discomfort when sitting, scooting, dyschezia if extreme, tenesmus and sometimes draining tracts are present.
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• Crop - Anatomy and Physiology
  It is a useful tool for avian veterinarians and owners for assessing if a bird has recently eaten and it is especially important to ensure young ch
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• Colic - Peritoneal Fluid Analysis
  ...morrhage|haemorrhage]] the fluid should not clot, unless it is very acute. If the gut is distended but no ischaemia is present then peritoneal fluid may ...as been obtained from the spleen, and the same PCV as the peripheral blood if it has come from a vessel.
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• Biliary Tract Rupture
  ...iliary tract is infected, the peritonitis will be septic from the outset. If the tract is not infected at the point of rupture, the peritonitis may stil *If the tract is eroded by a '''neoplasm'''.
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• Example of Merck Index Page
  ...would also be possible to provide links on individual pages to Merck pages if there was some reciprocity with links back from Merck. The advantage of thi
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• Pseudopregnancy
  If behavioural signs are present, '''mild sedation''' with non-phenothiazine d If the condition is self-limiting, signs will usually disappear within '''1-3'
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• Canine and feline tracheal washes and bronchoalveolar lavage
  * Try direct aspiration, this may be successful if there is excessive secretion in the trachea ...g and 10ml bolus for cats and dogs <10kg). Immediately aspirate the fluid. If an adequate sample is not obtained then repeat
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• Therapeutic drug monitoring
  ...tration in a trough sample at 12 or 24 hours post medication may be useful if the clinical signs are refractory, to determine whether this is due to inad ...ity is suspected a peak level (4-6 hours post-pill) should be measured and if clinical response is poor a trough sample may be useful. Serum concentratio
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• Fish - Inducing Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology
  * If ovulation has occurred, a stream of eggs will emerge. * If only a few appear, the female is still '''green''' and should be returned t
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• Interventional Agents
  ...t is almost immediate, and duration of action is approximately 20 minutes; if administered intramuscularly onset of action is approximately 10-15 minutes
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• India - Kerala College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy
  If you would like to see an example of a completed Vet School page, have a loo
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• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
  ...rtension|pulmonary hypertension]] and raised pulmonary arterial pressures. If the pressure is high enough, it can cause a '''reverse PDA''' (right-to-lef ...igns of left-sided congestive heart failure (pulmonary congestion, edema). If there is a reverse PDA, you may see right ventricular enlargement, dilation
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• Water Conservation and Economy Species Differences - Physiology
  ...imal can produce. In species which produce very concentrated urine almost if not all of their nephrons are juxtamedullary in type and they tend to have ...better than none familiar animals such as cows and dogs. This can be seen if you look at how body mass decreases per day without water in 40 degree heat
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• Incised Wound - Donkey
  vasodilation, especially if arteries/arterioles are involved. '''Haemorrhage'''
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• Oesophageal Neoplasia
  ...o image the mass by '''ultrasonography''' but this technique may be useful if the mass lies in the cranial mediastinum or close to the diaphragm. '''Endoscopy''' can allow direct visualisation of the mass if it extends into the oesophageal mucosa and lumen. Grab biopsies can also b
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• Snake Supportive Care
  ...ffered: try gently slapping the prey against the side of the snake’s head. If this fails, nutritional support by involuntary means will be necessary. Sn ...(to avoid the central abdominal vein). Deep penetration should be avoided. If blood is noted on aspiration, withdraw the needle and try another site.
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• Peritonitis - Cats and Dogs
  ...inary tract or biliary tract rupture however, septic peritonitis may occur if the tracts were previously infected. ..., this is caused by '''[[neutrophilia]]''' which may have a left shift or, if very severe, a degenerative right shift. Severe localised inflammation may
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• Dull Donkey
  If a donkey has suffered from previous bouts of [[Laminitis - Donkey|laminitis If the donkey has recently received treatment for another condition, such as d
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• Sperm in the Female Tract - Anatomy & Physiology
  * If semen is deposited in the cranial vagina, capacitation may begin as sperm a * If semen is deposited in the caudal [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] (
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• Coital Exanthema - Donkey
  ...limited to '''topical application of soothing antibacterial creams''' and, if the area is significantly
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• Feline Fear of Other Species Except Humans
  * If the fear is of a dog, then dogs must be properly controlled when in the pre If the dog is introduced in the cat's home, then additional escape opportuniti
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• Oral Cavity Examination - Donkey
  ...eek teeth, particularly of the front three to four upper cheek teeth. Even if no abnormality is palpated, the presence of pain (i.e. the donkey pulling a ...y, most donkeys can be examined safely using a '''gag''' without sedation. If using [[Anaesthesia and Sedation - Donkey|sedation]], the dosage rates for
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