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(Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new training tool that helps doctors involve patients in decision-making has been shown to help reduce the use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections. Antibiotics are often prescribed for respiratory infections, though many are not bacterial infections and will not respond to antibiotic use. It could be dangerous because antibiotic overuse could lead to antibiotic resistance in addition to being a health concern. A cluster randomized trial was conducted...
A training tool that helps physicians involve patients in decision-making can reduce the use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Antibiotics are prescribed too often for acute respiratory infections, even though many are not bacterial infections and therefore will not respond to antibiotic use. Overuse of antibiotics is a health concern and may be contributing to antibiotic resistance....
Firehouse Opens its Doors as the New West Austin Animal Clinic Austin, TX (PRWEB) July 30, 2012 Pet owners in and around Austin, Texas will be pleased to learn about a new animal clinic in Austin. The recently opened full-service Firehouse Animal Health Center is conveniently located in Davenport Village off 360 West/Capital of Texas Hwy. The Austin vet clinic was established by Dr. John Faught and Dr. Jed Rogers with the goal of providing a comfortable and effective treatment...
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Veterinarian and Colorado State University (CSU) Professor Edward Hoover will receive the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges' (AAVMC) 2012 Merial-AAVMC Excellence in Research Award on Saturday, August 4, at the Merial-NIH National Veterinary Scholars Symposium in Colorado. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120726/DC46565) Dr. Hoover, whose work led to the development of a vaccine for feline leukemia, is...
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The GREENIES(®) Brand--makers of the #1 veterinary-recommended pet specialty dental chews and treats(1)--is announcing the third annual GREENIES(® )Pet Oral Health Event, which will take place at Petco( )stores on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, August 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Through this oral health how-to event, dog and cat pet parents will receive valuable information about how to help keep their pets'...
BREA, Calif., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Bella" and "Max" once again topped the list of most popular pet names last year, but there are thousands of pet owners who look for more originality when naming their furry, four-legged friends. Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, celebrates the most clever, creative and quirky pet names nationwide. After a thorough selection process, 50 unusual dog names and 50 unusual cat...
Spectrum Surgical is pleased to offer their Starter and Advanced Veterinary Eye Packs that includes a large assortment of veterinary surgical instruments. Stow, Ohio (PRWEB) July 23, 2012 Spectrum Surgical Instruments is pleased to announce their Starter and Advanced Veterinary Eye Packs. Designed with input from leading practitioners, Spectrum’s Starter Eye Pack includes curved Tenotomy Scissors, a Bishop-Harmon Forcep with teeth, Barraquer Wire Eye Speculum and Webster Needle Holder....
LANSING, Mich., July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announces the following Webcast: What: Neogen Corporation Year-End Results Webcast When: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 @ 11:00 ET Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=88090 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the Web site www.neogen.com. Neogen...
PORTLAND, Ore., July 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all cat owners: is a trip to the veterinarian a constant cat-fight? Do you sometimes find yourself avoiding routine visits to dodge a cat-tastrophe? Is "stressful" a term you use to describe the process of getting your cat out of the house and into the veterinarian's office? If so, Banfield Pet Hospital and Animal Planet's Victoria Stilwell want to hear from you. Banfield Pet Hospital, the world's largest veterinary...
Pets Best Insurance, one of the nation’s leading animal insurance agencies, names six 2nd quarter finalists in My Vet’s the Best—a contest developed to help with costs of veterinary treatment for stray animals or for those whose pet owners can’t afford veterinary care . Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) July 17, 2012 The following veterinarians have been named as the six finalists in the My Vet’s the Best Contest after being nominated by their respective clients for providing exceptional...
Latest Veterinary medicine Reference Libraries
The dog roundworm (Toxocara canis) is a species of parasitic worm that infects canid species. It is yellowish white in color and can reach an average length between 3.5 and 7 inches, with females typically growing large than males. The dog roundworm can be transmitted in four different ways. The most common form of transmission occurs when an egg containing second stage larvae is released onto the ground in feces. Once the egg has been ingested, it will move through the small intestines...
Thelazia callipaeda is a species of parasitic worm in the Nematoda phylum. It is one of the most common types of worm to infect the eyes of cats, dogs, and humans. This infection is known as thelaziasis or “eye worm” infestation. This species was discovered in 1910, in the eyes of a dog in China. In 2000, it was reported that 250 cases of eye worm infection had been documented in humans. Other hosts of this species include wolves, red foxes, European rabbits, and raccoon dogs. It has a...
Thelazia callipaeda is a species of parasitic worm in the Nematoda phylum. It is one of the most common types of worm to infect the eyes of cats, dogs, and humans. This infection is known as thelaziasis or “eye worm” infestation. This species was discovered in 1910, in the eyes of a dog in China. In 2000, it was reported that 250 cases of eye worm infection had been documented in humans. Other hosts of this species include wolves, red foxes, European rabbits, and raccoon dogs. It has a...
The Feline Roundworm (Toxocara cati) is a species of parasitic nematode widely distributed through cats and other felids. It is one of the most common nematode of cats. The adult worm is localized in the gut of the host. In adult cats, infection is typically asymptomatic, meaning there are no symptoms. However, massive infection in juvenile cats can be fatal. The adult feline roundworm may be brownish-yellow to cream colored to pink and may be up to 4 inches in length. It has a short, wide...
Feline leukemia virus (FeLV), a retrovirus that infects cats, is transmitted between infected cats through saliva and nasal secretions. If the cat's immune system does not take care of the disease then it can be lethal due to it being a cancer of blood cells called lymphocytes. Symptoms can vary from loss of appetite, to poor coat condition, infections of the skin, bladder and respiratory tract, oral disease, seizures, lymphadenopathy, skin lesions, fatigue, fever, weight loss,...
