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Preparing for the First Visit:
A Guide for Referring Veterinarians
At VNOC and VIOC, we believe that providing as much information as possible in advance can make the visit less stressful for our referring veterinarians' clients. This information is provided as a guideline. If you have questions about it, just give us a call.
How to prepare for the visit:
- Fast at 10pm the night prior to appointment (water is ok). Specific conditions (diabetes, extremely young animals, other medical concerns) that may be impacted with fasting can be discussed with us prior to the appointment.
- Bring all medications the pet is taking in the original packaging.
- If records/radiographs haven't been sent, please provide them for the client to bring with them at their first visit. MORE>>
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NEURObytes
Timely reviews of current neuro research
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Seizures in Cats
By Megan Davis, DVM and Jay McDonnell, DVM, MS, DACVIM
However, causes for feline seizures haven't been systematically reviewed. Many times we falsely assume that a cat has "epilepsy of unknown cause" without a complete work-up and start anticonvulsants that simply treat the symptoms. The authors postulate that EUC is being overestimated in cats because a rigorous work-up is not followed. A typical recommended work-up needed for the diagnosis of EUC includes either a high field strength MRI scan or a post-mortem exam (PME). All of this is important because if we can diagnose a cause for the seizures, we can directly treat the cause, instead of treating the symptoms.
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Breakfast or Lunch 'n Learn
With Kevin & Cheryl
Referring veterinarian teams: Let us treat you to breakfast or lunch, and learn more about veterinary neurology and veterinary imaging.
VNoC and VIoC practice manager Cheryl Arnold, CVPM, and VIoC Chief of Imaging Kevin C. Stevens, RT, (R)(MR) will cover a broad range of topics include how to refer, what your clients can expect, the types of images our MRI can provide, and lots more.
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Photo by Red Leash Pet Photography
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Rehabilitation and
Its Role in Recovery
By Megan Davis, DVM
After an injury or surgery, rehabilitation can play a key role in the degree and rate of recovery for your pet. Post-injury or post-operatively, your pet can experience an abnormal gait, pain and inflammation, muscle weakness, and possibly incontinence. Rehabilitation is designed to help reduce pain, increase function and mobility, and regain abilities.
What to expect:
Every patient is different! Both the frequency of visits and therapies performed will be prescribed based upon your pet's individual needs and recovery. Initially, visits may occur once to twice weekly, but we will decrease the frequency as your pet improves. Additionally, we will give you exercises to do with your pet at home to help speed recovery. MORE>>
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Local Events & CE Opportunities
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Mar. 9: Shock in Cats Janine Calabro, DVM, DACVECC
All AACVMA meetings are held at Yellowfin Steak and Fish House, 2840 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. 6:30pm Happy Hour. 7pm meeting. 2014-2015 annual dues can be paid at any meeting; checks can be made out to the AACVMA for $35.
March 3: Pain Management
Lisa Moses, DVM, DACVIM, MSPCA / Angell
April 7: Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC, VIN
May 5: Clinical Pathology Elena Gorman, DVM,MS, Oregon State
June 2: Pulmonary Philip Padrid, DVM, DACVIM, VCA Hospitals
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. Note:
DCAVM also offers
technician seminars
and practice management seminars.
This lab will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of managing more complicated wounds and reconstruction procedures in small animal patients. Basic surgical knowledge is assumed and required for course attendance. The course is limited to 20 veterinarians and will be held at the Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center in Annapolis.
June 26-28: MVMA Summer Conference
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, Ocean City, MD
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