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SEP-OCT 2016

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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 8 EDITOR'S NOTE .................................. 11 GUEST EDITORIAL .............................. 14 NAVC PERSPECTIVES ........................ 16 TODAY'S VETERINARY NEWS .......... 18 A DVERTISER I NDE x ........................... 20 Im AGING E SSENTIALS ...................... 61 Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasonography The Urinary Tract: Urinary Bladder & Urethra Elizabeth h uynh, dv M, and Clifford R. Berry, dv M, d iplomate AC v R The urinary system is vital to canine and feline health, and abnormalities are not uncommon. a thorough ultrasound examination of the urinary system helps detect abnormalities of the kidneys and ureters. PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FRO m THE NAVC INSTITUTE ........................ 69 Wound Management: Caudal Superficial Epigastric Flap d aniel d . Smeak, dv M, d iplomate AC v S The caudal superficial epigastric flap covers large open wounds on the ipsilateral or contralateral mid to caudal trunk, the perineum, and hindlimbs. c ommon indications include large degloving injuries to the hindlimb and skin defects after wide surgical excision of neoplasia. This article discusses creation of this flap, as well as potential complications and prognosis. E NDOSCOPY E SSENTIALS ............... 77 Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Series Part 2: Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Techniques p atrick S. Moyle, dv M, and Alex g allagher, dv M, MS, d iplomate AC vi M Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic technique that allows evaluation of the mucosal surfaces of the rectum, colon, ileocolic sphincter, cecum, and distal small intestine. This article discusses patient preparation and instrumentation and provides a stepwise approach to technique. CONSIDER THIS CASE ....................... 93 Endocrine Emergencies: The ADR (Ain't Doing Right) Dog Justine A. l ee, dv M, d iplomate AC v ECC & ABT, and g arret p achtinger, v M d , d iplomate AC v ECC When presented with the " adr " patient, what does your clinical workup include? This article reviews the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the hypoadrenocorticism patient, including how to recognize historical, physical examination, and clinicopathologic findings associated with this "great pretender." PRACTICE BUILDING ...................... 103 Caring for Geriatric Pets in Your Practice Mary g ardner, dv M, and d ani Mc v ety, dv M The evolution of medicine, technology, and the pet–parent relationship has created an abundance of geriatric pets. This article outlines the best methods for guiding pet owners in the care and management of their geriatric companion animals as well as how to best accommodate these pets in the practice. THE BACK PAGE: VETERINARY VIEWPOINTS ..................................... 112 The American Heartworm Society Looks Toward the Future a n i nterview with d r. c hristopher r ehm Table of Contents : CO l UM n S facebook.com/todaysveterinarypractice twitter.com/tvpjournal Visit Today's Veterinary Practice at tvpjournal.com to search past issues or to download resources for your practice. Cover image by Don Preisler/University of California–Davis. Dr. Duane Robinson examines the left forelimb of a German shepherd puppy for evidence of pain and angular abnormalities associated with a retained cartilage core (shown on the radiographs). Learn more by reading Juvenile Orthopedic Disease in Dogs & Cats—Part 2: Congenital & Neonatal Orthopedic Diseases on page 24 of this issue. Volume 5, Number 3 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 Volume 6, Number 5 tvpjournal.com 38 FELINE ICTERUS Diagnostic & Therapeutic Strategies 52 CANINE PANCREATITIS Case-Based Approach 61 IMAGING ESSENTIALS Urinary Tract Ultrasonography 69 PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FROM THE NAVC INSTITUTE Open Wound Coverage 77 ENDOSCOPY ESSENTIALS Lower GI Techniques 83 ACVN NUTRITION NOTES Role of Fat in Nutrition 93 CONSIDER THIS CASE Endocrine Emergency 103 PRACTICE BUILDING Geriatric Pet Care 112 THE BACK PAGE American Heartworm Society SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 DIAGNOSING ORTHOPEDIC DISEASES in Juvenile Dogs & Cats

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