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, […]

      There are many indications for ordering imaging for pets. Here are the top ten indications: baseline ultrasound for geriatric canines and felines; determine intestinal disorders (vomiting and diarrhea); abdominal masses; urinary bladder disease; heart disease; vascular abnormalities; abnormal blood work; infections; unexplained weight loss; pre-surgical VICSD is the only outpatient imaging facility […]

      Vets don’t communicate the importance of preventive care. From the data it is clear that veterinarians have not been communicating to pet owners the importance of regular office visits as a way to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease early. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) […]