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Ensuring medications are stored appropriately is essential for their effectiveness and safety. Follow these steps to maintain optimal conditions for medications in your clinic and when advising clients. Key Definitions Checking Therapeutic Equivalence The best…
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Faculty Spotlight: Suma Rao, DVM, MBA, DABVP

February 02, 2022 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Rao is part of the dentistry service. Tell us about your background. I was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and grew up in the Washington, D.C., suburbs. After graduating from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary…
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Treatment Options for Fractured Teeth

February 02, 2022 / 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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Getting from Pale to Hale with Immune-mediated Hemolytic Anemia

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

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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Faculty Spotlight: Clara Moran, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

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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Small Animal Emergency Service Returns to Level 1

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

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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A Message from the Hospital Director

December 14, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

Dear Colleagues, As many of you know, I am a straight-shooter and problem-solver. Over the past four years as hospital director, I have worked with referral partners and hospital faculty and staff to implement an…
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Cytology of Lumps and Bumps: The Common Stuff

November 10, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

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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Updates on Epilepsy

November 01, 2021 / Practitioner Updates

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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