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      For several years now, veterinary specialists have made a strong case for I-131 (radioiodine) therapy over surgery to treat feline hyperthyroidism. Recently, Jennifer Newton, DVM, MS, DACVS, consulting surgical specialist for DVM360, was recently asked why veterinarians are now more reluctant than ever to go the surgical route (thyroidectomies) for treating this […]

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How VICSD’s 4/7 mCi Dosing Protocol Was Born Dr. Seth Wallack recently presented VICSD’s original research on the thyroid to background ratio and how using this ratio to guide I-131 treatment has resulted in a 98% first-time success rate (one of the highest in the country) during the ACVR 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting in August. […]

Veterinarians – Do you dream of getting home earlier but are trapped at work due to typing reports and managing records? Into the evening, do you often find yourself saying, “I wish I could take care of this at home”? After running around for 10 hours, the last thing you want to do is spend […]

      The following was taken from a City-Data.com blog thread. The blog post was started by a cat owner trying to do research on Radioiodine Therapy. One blogger responded with these kind words about VICSD: “Since our cat had an extreme reaction to the thyroid medication, radioactive iodine or surgery were his only […]

They always say the cat chooses you, you don’t choose the cat. And this couldn’t be more accurate. Meet Becky (a.k.a. Sunshine, Sunny D, Sunny Girl, Kitty Cat). Previously homeless, Becky was taken in by one of our referring clinics out in the desert a week or two prior to coming to our facility to […]

We recently conducted a second canine prostate study using targeted ultrasound contrast on a poodle, yielding similar results to the previous study of the German Shepherd. Pre-contrast, the liver and gallbladder appeared normal. The spleen contained a 3.0 cm x 1.9 cm hypoechoic nodule dorsally. Both kidneys had a thickened and hyperechoic cortex with decreased […]

Here, you will see how CT processing allows for the same data to be looked at in multiple ways. The following 3-D videos are of a middle-aged dog with a chronic draining tract over the right hip. (NOTE: This site is best used with the most up-to-date version of your browser. This means Internet Explorer […]

Last year, we treated an unforgettably affectionate cat named Moorea for hyperthyroidism and we are thrilled to hear that she is not only doing well but has also managed to capture the attention and hearts of the California Veterinary Medicine Association (CVMA). Moorea’s owners ecstatically informed us today that she has just been inducted into […]