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Xylitol Toxicity with Hepatic Necrosis
Erika Loftin, DVM, DACVECC, discusses a case from the ICU involving a small dog that ingested a large quantity of gum containing xylitol. This dog suffered hepatic necrosis and his treatment and prognosis are mentioned.
Xylitol Update
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in many gums, candies, and baked goods. It is also appearing in some brands of toothpaste. Xylitol is a common sugar substitute providing sweetness…You Want Me to Put the Needle Where?
Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, gives a RACE Approved lecture for veterinarians where she describes when and how to perform thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and pericardiocentesis in dogs and cats.
This talk is specifically RACE-approved…
You're So Vein; You Probably Think This Talk is About You
Venous access is a primary skill practiced by all technicians. One-size-fits-all approach does not account for patient variability, comfort, and longevity. In this lecture presented by Surgery Technician Joanie Abrams CVT, VTS (ECC), attendees can…
Zinc Induced Hemolytic Anemia in a Dog
An 8 kg, 2 year old male neutered Boston Terrier presented to the general veterinarian with a one week history of lethargy and decreased appetite and a two day history of pigmenturia. The owner…Zinc Toxicity
Find a penny pick it up…wise words to live by, unless you’re a dog. Some dogs (and cats!) can’t resist the shiny allure of pennies and if they happen to ingest pennies minted after 1982 they can pay…Zoonotic Diseases: Protecting Yourself and Your Clients
Rebecca Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice Canine/Feline) discusses common zoonotic diseases, their modes of transmission, and how to educate staff and clients on how to prevent these diseases from spreading. This talk is specifically RACE-approved…