VICSD Veterinary Teleradiology Group Offers Notes Read VICSD Teleradiology Group delivers cost-effective expert interpretation and radiograph review to practices everywhere. A unique service offered by the group is called Notes read, which is a great way to add a radiologist review at a lower cost with an easy click of a mouse in […]

      What’s Your Diagnosis?   This challenge involves a 10 year-old Ridgeback with tooth infection and Cushings (treated with Melatonin and HMR lignan). The VD was to be done on the day of the dental, under sedation. Two lateral chest radiographs are provided below for your interpretation. Please review the images and complete […]

        What’s Your Diagnosis?  February – April 2013 Challenge Answer A special thank you to Dr. Beth Gordon of High Valley Veterinary Hospital for submitting this case. Congratulations to our three winners who submitted the correct answer: -Dr. Jennifer Hamlet, The Drake Center -Dr. Michelle Schexneider, Pacific Pet Hospital -Dr. Grant Mayne, […]

      On Wednesday, July 10, Dr. Suzanne Fincham-Gray will give a lively talk entitled “Endoscopic Escapades.” Her dynamic presentation will examine the role of gastroduodenoscopy in the management of intestinal disease in small animals, including indications, diagnostics, diseases, and therapeutic options. She will also discuss new research regarding ileal biopsies. This will be a […]

        Many of VICSD’s readers submitted the wrong answers to the Kitty Quiz. Here are the facts. 40% of pet cats have not been to the vet in the past year. According to a 2011 report, more dogs have been to the vet in the past year than cats.  Only 15% of […]

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      View the quarterly e-newsletter.  Take the new What’s Your Diagnosis challenge for a chance to win a pizza party for your clinic in San Diego. Learn about prevention and imaging, top ten indications for radiography and ultrasound, IBD and GI disease, our new I-131 CE course, VICSD Teleradiology Group, new regulations in […]

      What’s Your Diagnosis? October – December Challenge Answer A special thank you to Dr. Julie Breher of the La Jolla Veterinary Hospital for submitting this case. This challenge involves a 13 year-old M/C Yorkie. The dog experienced vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days and decreased appetite for 3 days. There was splinting […]

        As cats age, they are at greater risk of developing certain diseases and conditions. For example, problems such as thyroid disease, intestinal disease and kidney disease increase with advancing age. However, when such diseases are diagnosed in their early stages, treatment can delay their progression or even reduce the risk of […]

      VICSD’s real-time ultrasound service is a lower-cost alternative to mobile ultrasound and is a good option for pet owners whose pets need imaging soon but don’t require emergency hospital care. VICSD’s real-time ultrasound uses AAVR certified registered veterinary medical sonographers (RVMS), ensuring expert care and the convenience of having the ultrasound performed […]