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Today's Ve T erinary Prac T ice | s eptember/ o ctober 2016 | tvpjournal.com s e PT ember/ o c T ober 2016 Volume 6, n umber 5 4 Table of Contents : FEATURES Today's Veterinary Practice does not, by publication of ads, express endorsement or verify the accuracy and effectiveness of the products and claims contained therein. The publisher, Eastern States Veterinary Association, Inc (NAVC), disclaims any liability for any damages resulting from the use of any product advertised herein and suggests that readers fully investigate the products and claims prior to purchasing. The opinions stated in this publication are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the NAVC nor its Editorial Advisory Board. NAVC does not guarantee nor make any other represen- tation that the material contained in articles herein is valid, reliable, or accurate; nor does the NAVC assume any responsibility for injury or death arising from any use, or misuse, of same. There is no implication that the material published herein represents the best or only procedure for a particular condition. It is the responsibility of the reader to verify the accuracy and applicability of any information presented and to adapt as new data becomes publicly available. Today's Veterinary Practice (ISSN 2162-3872 print and ISSN 2162-3929 online) is published bi-monthly (Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/June, Jul/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec; 6x per year) by North American Veterinary Conference, 37 Paul Lane, Glen Mills, PA 19342. Periodicals postage paid at Glen Mills, PA 19342 and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to CFS (See DMM 507.1.5.2); NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: send address corrections to CDS/Today's Veterinary Practice, 440 Quadrangle Drive, Ste E, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. J U v E nil E O RT h O p E di C d i SEASE in dO g S & C ATS .............24 Part 2: c ongenital & n eonatal o rthopedic d iseases Shannon Kerrigan, v M d , and d uane Robinson, dv M, p h d , d iplomate AC v S (Small Animal) This 2-part series addresses the most common pathologic conditions affecting juvenile dogs and cats: congenital and neonatal orthopedic diseases and pediatric bone, cartilage, and joint diseases. Part 2 discusses diseases that are apparent at birth or within the first 3 to 4 weeks of life. RACE- A pp R o VE d CE C RE d IT A RTIC l E Th E Y E ll O w C AT : d i A gn OST i C & Th ERA p EUT i C S TRATE gi ES ....38 Craig B. w ebb, p h d , dv M, d iplomate AC vi M (Small Animal i nternal Medicine) i cterus (or jaundice), a visual manifestation of hyperbilirubinemia, has many different potential causes. This article categorizes differential diagnoses of hyperbilirubinemia in cats, discusses diagnostic pathways for determining a definitive diagnosis, and provides examples of potential treatment options. CE TEST .....................................................................................50 The Yellow Cat: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Strategies A C ASE OF C A nin E A CUTE pA n CREAT i T i S ...........................52 From d iagnosis to Treatment Chee-hoon Chang, dv M, MS, and Jörg M. Steiner, med.vet., d r.med.vet., p h d , d iplomate AC vi M & EC vi M (Companion Animal), A g AF c anine acute pancreatitis can be a reversible disease when diagnosed promptly and managed appropriately. a voiding known risk factors and careful monitoring after the first episode are important in prevention of progression to chronic pancreatitis or recurrent acute pancreatitis. RACE-A pp R o VE d CE CRE d IT ARTIC l E RO l E OF di ETARY FATTY AC id S in d O g S & CATS ................83 Catherine E. l enox, dv M, d iplomate AC vn Veterinarians often recommend dietary supplementation with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are vital for the health of dogs and cats. To determine the ideal supplement and appropriate dose, however, understanding the pet's diet history and conducting a clinical and nutritional assessment are essential. CE TEST .....................................................................................90 Role of Dietary Fatty Acids in Dogs & Cats facebook.com/todaysveterinarypractice twitter.com/tvpjournal