Practitioner Updates

Above: The fracture site on the left maxillary 4th premolar of this 5-year-old German Shepherd was obscured by the fractured-off slab that was still connected to the attached gingiva. Above: In this 5-year-old mixed-breed dog,…
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Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a relatively common life-threatening condition seen in small animal practice. Dogs are far more commonly affected than cats. Successful management begins with a thorough assessment of the patient to characterize…
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Dr. Clara Moran is a faculty member with the small animal surgery service. Tell us about your background. I’m from Georgia originally. I went to UGA for undergrad and for vet school, and have always…
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December brings about a time for celebrations and cheer but also provides ample opportunities for exposure to toxic plants, hazardous foods, and decorations that pose a risk to our pets. Every day your veterinary clinic…
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Above, boarded emergency and critical care specialists Drs. Jenica Haraschak and Meghan Fick examine a dog in the newly renovated and expanded ER at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Advance Calls Appreciated We greatly appreciate your…
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Cutaneous masses—probably the most common structures aspirated cytologi­cally—generally arise from one of three processes: inflammation, cysts, and neoplasia. Fine-needle aspiration with cytology can help you determine what should be done next to attain a more…
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Dr. Nicole Trenholme is an assistant professor of anesthesiology. Tell us about your background. I grew up riding horses and having tons of animals at home. My first job, at 16, was as a veterinary…
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Epilepsy is one of the most common neurologic conditions we treat as veterinarians. In dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, one-third of cases will be pharmacoresistant and remain poorly controlled, despite receiving appropri­ate drug therapies. Additionally, there…
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