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A step-by-step basic approach to the obese veterinary patient | VetGirl Veterinary CE Podcast Nov 17, 2014

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x 1.0 < current intake, continue with step 5

5. Select a diet and feeding plan and include treat options
Treat calories should be less than 10% of total kcal, and the remaining kcals should be fed as a therapeutic weight loss diet, if possible. The therapeutic weight loss diets are higher in protein in other nutrients and help avoid nutrient restriction despite caloric restriction.

It’s always best to ensure that there is adequate protein in the chosen diet. Dogs should receive approximately 1 gram protein per pound of current body weight and cats should receive approximately 2 grams of protein per pound of current body weight.

If the pet has concurrent health problems, there are other options – but if you need severe caloric restriction to allow for weight loss, it’s best to consult with a DACVN for these cases. I use homemade diets in a lot of patients that are obese but have other nutritional issues.

6. Reassess the patient
Patients should lose 0.5-2% of starting body weight per week. I try to give my clients a schedule (e.g. it will take up to x months to achieve ideal weight) so they know what to expect. I recommend checking patients’ weight every 2 weeks until they establish a weight loss trend – that is, they are not losing too quickly or too slowly. After the weight loss trend has been established, the weight can be checked every 2-4 weeks. If the plan needs to be adjusted, I usually decrease or increase in increments of 5-10% of total calories. Make sure you reduce treat calories if you do that, but never eliminate treats entirely. I have the best luck with compliance if I include controlled treat options in a weight loss plan.

Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs | Dr. Lisa Radosta| VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Nov 10, 2014

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Today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast is by veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Lisa Radosta from Florida Veterinary Behavior Service discusses cognitive dysfunction in dogs and cats. Dr. Radosta discusses how to implement a simple, one-page cognitive dysfunction quiz that can be used by veterinary clinics for pet owners to test for it. This VetGirl podcast specifically discusses DISHA, which is short for Disorientation, Interaction, Sleep Wake-Cycle, House-training, and Activity/Anxiety/Aggression level changes.

Trauma Scoring in Dogs with Trauma | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Nov 03, 2014

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Canine Leptospirosis | Case Example: Part 6 | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Oct 27, 2014

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In this VetGirl podcast, we review a clinical case example of canine leptospirosis. Small dog from the city? Azotemic with increased liver enzymes? It's leptospirosis until proven otherwise? This podcast reviews a true case example of Darby, a 5 year old Papillon.

Management of ARDS with airway pressure release ventilation | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 20, 2014

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Today's VetGirl podcast is by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC. She discusses a published case report of a French bulldog with severe aspiration pneumonia post-ovariohysterectomy and brachycephalic surgery, only for it to develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). She discusses the successful use of a unique type of ventilation called airway pressure release ventilation (with a reverse inspiratory to expiratory ratio). After two weeks on the ventilator, the dog did great! This podcast is vent-heavy and is a must-listen to for emergency critical care residents!

PaO2, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2 |Dr. Jane Quandt | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 13, 2014

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PaO2, SpO2, and end-tidal CO2, oh my!! Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVA, DACVECC explains all you need to know about these confusing abbreviations! Why should you care? Because it lets you assess your oxygenation and ventilation! Find out why you need to care (a lot!) when your pulse oximetry reading (SpO2) is only 90%!

What you need to know about food trials | Dr. Catherine Lenox | VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts Oct 06, 2014

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In this VetGirl podcast, Dr. Catherine Lenox, DACVN discusses what you need to know about implementing a food trial in your veterinary patients or pets. So why do food trials? To rule out gastrointestinal disease or cutaneous adverse food reaction. Check out what you need to know and how long you need to food trial your patients for!

Treatment of Canine Leptospirosis: Part 5 | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Sep 29, 2014

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Fluid therapy

Long Term Outcome of SARDS | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Sep 22, 2014

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In this VetGirl podcast, we discuss Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS), a condition in dogs in which total blindness occurs acutely, usually over days to weeks. Diagnosis of SARDS is made in cases of acute vision loss with an otherwise normal eye exam, and a flat-line electroretinogram (or ERG) recording is confirmatory. Multiple investigations into the pathogenesis of SARDS have failed to identify an underlying cause.^1-4 The average age at diagnosis is about 8 years, and approximately 60% of cases are female dogs.⁵ The Dachshund, Miniature Schnauzer, and mixed-breed dogs are most commonly affected. ⁴ The blindness from SARDS is considered permanent, with no reported successful therapy.  In addition to blindness, about 40% of dogs with SARDS demonstrate systemic clinical signs of polyuria/polydipsia, polyphagia, and weight gain. These signs may develop prior to the onset of blindness, or shortly thereafter.^5,6 Serum biochemical abnormalities including elevated cholesterol, AST, ALT, and ALP are also commonly reported. Despite the clinical resemblance to hyperadrenocorticism, it is very rarely confirmed in SARDS patients.^4,7

Prevalence of and risk factors for isolation of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus in dogs with pyoderma | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts Sep 17, 2014

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In today’s VetGirl podcast, we’ll discuss the prevalence and risk factors for growing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus – what we’ll call MRS from now on - from dogs with pyoderma. Clinically, what do we see with dogs that have a superficial pyoderma? Classic lesions include pustules, papules, epidermal collarettes, and crusts.

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