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Baking Soda Formulation
04/11/2010
Here's the information on Baking soda.
House hold baking soda supplies:
~4000mg bicarbonate/teaspoon or:
12 mEq bicarbonate/g)
Make 1 mEq/ml bicarbonate solution:
Add 5 or 6 tablespoon of baking soda
to 1L of water or
Add one third of an 8 ounce box
to 1 quart of water
Submitted by:
Marnin A. Forman DVM. DACVIM
Staff Internist
MedVet, Medical and Cancer Center for Pets
HISTORY joins America's VetDogs
11/08/2009
The HISTORY CHANNEL joins forces with VetDogs to match wounded veterans with canine companions to help bridge their return to the community. Go to www.VetDogs.org for more information or to make a donation.
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Click It
09/26/2009
When something is underlined on this website, click it. It is a link to that site.
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Wash Your Hands
09/08/2009
We know to wash our hands before dinner and after the bathroom, but what about after the pet food?
You are running late again, and just as you are running for the door you remember Fido still needs his breakfast. After serving a hearty scoop of his favorite food, you are in the car and on the freeway, and along for the ride is Salmonella.
Many of us think we know when to wash our hands, but do you wash your hands after feeding your pets? If you were handling raw meat while preparing food for yourself, you would wash your hands, so why should Fido’s food be any different? Many of us eat cows and chickens regularly, and so too does Fido. Salmonella bacteria naturally live in the intestines of healthy cows and chickens, so when you, your kids and your pets come into contact with the meat of these animals in your food and in your pet’s food, you have the potential of getting ill.
The best way to reduce your risk of Foodborne illness is to wash your hands with warm soapy water every time, even on rushing work mornings.
For more information on Pet Food Safety
FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, Communications
Phone: 240-276-9300, Fax: 240-276-9115, Email: CVMHomeP@fda.gov
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FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, Communications
Case of the Month Solution for August 2008:
"The faintly mineralized focus identified in the mid-abdomen in question is actually a benign lesion that can be seen in cats (not to say it could not be seen in a dog, but I have not come across it) and is considered incidental. It is thought to be a mineralized plaque, possibly composed of cholesterol and/or fat, found within the mesenteric tissue, not associated with the GI tract or viscera. I thought it a good example of lesions not to worry about, as I have been shown this by several veterinarians who questioned its significance."
--Dr. Sloan Dupree, Diplomate ACVR
Dr. Dupree wishes to acknowledge Seaside Animal Care in Calabash, N.C. and Drs. Ward and Rose for providing this case.
Case of the Month Solution for September 2008:
"This finding is often confused with an osteophyte contributing to possible lameness due to degenerative joint disease. The apparent lesion is actually attached to the glenoid via a non-calcified fibrous union. This is a secondary center of incomplete ossification of the scapula, which can be inconsistently identified across canine breeds and possibly seen in one shoulder and not the opposing joint/forelimb. The 'lesion' is not necessarily associated with any clinical signs or significance. Notice how smoothly marginated it is, not sharp or irregular, as one would expect a true osteophyte from remodeling and DJD."
--Dr. Sloan Dupree, Diplomate ACVR
Dr. Dupree wishes to acknowledge Needham Animal Hospital in Wilmington, NC and Drs. Batts, Jaffee, and Jones for providing this case.,
Case of the Month Solution for October 2008:
"I take time here to note that this was not a concern of the hospital who provided the case! When a patient is in right lateral recumbency, fluid fills the pylorus and will mimic a perfectly round, well-defined mass. To rule out that this is actually an artifact, you can simply switch to a left lateral position and watch the mass magically disappear! A quick fix and diagnosis to an over-represented scare."
--Dr. Sloan Dupree, Diplomate ACVR
Dr. Dupree wishes to acknowledge VCA Wrightsville Beach Animal Hospital and Dr. Cliff Simmons for providing this image.
Case of the Month for November 2008
"This is an example of mineralized subperiosteal hemorrhage in a dog with Von Willebrands disease. Not to be mistaken for neoplasia or infection! Treatment is time, rest and pain management PRN. The lesion will over time likely dissipate.
--Dr. Sloan Dupree, Diplomate ACVR
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