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Serving veterinarians and companion pets in Maryland, Delaware, DC and beyond
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 Veterinarian Megan Davis, DVM Joins the VNoC/VIoC Staff
In June Megan Davis, DVM, joined the staff of Veterinary Neurology of the Chesapeake and Veterinary Imaging of the Chesapeake where she will focus on in-patient care, working closely with Dr. Jay McDonnell and Dr. Emily Kennedy. Dr. Davis, who has lived in Annapolis since 2014, received her DVM from Colorado State University, where she also earned a certification in medically-based acupuncture. She subsequently completed an internship in Diagnostic Imaging at Texas A&M University.
"I've always had a passion for neurology and radiology," said Dr. Davis. "I believe in Dr. McDonnell and the vision he has for the practice. It's all about the quality of patient care and maximizing the outcome. I'm especially pleased that Dr. McDonnell welcomes what acupunture can contribute to outcomes in neurological cases, including spinal cord injuries."
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FDA Safety Alert About Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents: A Perspective
By Kevin C. Stevens, ARRT, RT (R)(MR)
 The FDA has issued a safety alert to the medical community, citing the possibility of long-term deposition of Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents (GBCAs) in brain tissue. Several recent publications and news articles have done a good job of sensationalizing the alert to claim that there is a known potential risk to patients.
I would like to take a few moments to provide the facts associated with this safety alert and help ease any fear or confusion surrounding the issue.
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Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis:
An Article in Review
By Megan Davis, DVM
The Article:
Clinical signs and outcome of dogs treated medically for degenerative lumbosacral stenosis: 98 cases (2004-2012) Steven de Decker, DVM, PhD; Lauren A. Wawrzenski, BVetMed; Holger A. Volk, DVM, PhD JAVMA, Vol 245, No 4, August 15, 2014
Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) is a disorder that creates narrowing of the lumbosacral region and compression of the cauda equina. This is a multifactorial disease and is caused by a combination of many issues, such as Hansen type-II interverteblral disk protrusion, ligamentous and articular process hypertrophy, osteophyte formation, and vertebral misalignment. MORE>>
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 Pet Health Insurance 101
By Cheryl Lewis-Arnold, CVPM
I thought I knew a lot about pet health insurance, but it wasn't until this past month when I started researching the different companies for a new employee benefit that I really learned what the differences were and how to compare.
I urge every veterinary practice to inform their clients about pet insurance. The fact is that clients with pet health insurance will generally spend twice as much over their pet's lifetime. How would that help your bottom line? When I say inform your clients, I believe your team should be educated as well. Simply placing brochures from each company is not sufficient. Your clients are not looking for passive marketing, but instead your recommendation as a professional. Invite your top 3 or 4 reps from the companies to come in and educate your team so they can better answer client questions.
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Local Events & CE Opportunities
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Sept. 9: The State of the Veterinary Market - Gary L. Ackerman, DVM
All AACVMA meetings are held at Yellowfin Steak and Fish House, 2840 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. 6:30pm Happy Hour. 7pm meeting.
Sept. 3: Neurology - John H. Rossmeisl, Jr., DVM, MS, DACVIM, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Oct. 1: Exotics - Scott Stahl, DVM, DABVP, Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS)
All meetings are held at The Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd. (Rte. 50), Fairfax, VA. Each seminar provides a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education credits: 3 hours in the morning session and 3 hours in the afternoon session.
Nov. 10: Winter Conference
Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware.
Sept. 17: Autoimmune Disease - Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, FANZCVSc, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine), Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Oct. 15: Radiology - Rachel Pollard, DVM, PhD, DAVCR, Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging, UC Davis
All GBVMA meetings are held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North - Pikesville located just inside the Baltimore Beltway (695) at exit 20 S., Resiterstown Rd., on the right-hand side.
Each seminar provides a maximum of 6 hours of continuing education credits: 3 hours in the morning session and 3 hours in the afternoon session.
The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Hosted by DC Veterinary Medical Association, Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, Virginia Veterinary Medical Association, West Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine.
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