EDITOR / INDEX
Editor’s Note Index: Nothing is constant except change.
The CPD article on antimetics and
antiulcerogenics highlights some new
developments and efficacy data now
available for the drugs we commonly
use. Things have changed, and we
need to make sure we aware of these
changes as it does affect how we use
these medication in clinical practice. A
medication is only effective if used at
the correct dose and frequency for the
appropriate condition and administered
correctly (route and timing with food). A Brief Manifesto for Happy Team Relations 04
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Dogs 06
Just ask the expert: Light Anaesthesia Anxiety 11
Keratoconjunctivitus Sicca (KCS) 14
Feline CKD: Therapeutic Goals 16
Techniques for Better Radiographs 20
ABCs of Veterinary Dentistry: "N" is for "No" 23
Gastrointestinal Therapy: Anti-emetics and
Antacids 28
Changing norms of treatment is also highlighted in the
article on CKD treatment in cats where emphasis is shifting
from poly-pharmacy to only using medications with
proven efficacy – especially in this breed which is difficult
to dose and may develop nausea and anorexia. The owner
pet bond and QOL of the patient is emphasised.
The article on KCS is a gentle reminder that this condition
occurs frequently and we as veterinarians should be more
pro-active in diagnosing and treating it - especially earlier
cases. KCS can also sometimes be a early clinical sign of an
underlying metabolic, immune mediated or neurogenic
condition - so make sure you evaluate the patient for
possible causes before just treating symptomatically.
I hope you enjoy the edition. Please feel free to send
requests or comments to me email address.
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