Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 - (Page 581) Vol. 103, No. 11 • November 2008 Departments 586 Leading Off Making the most of specialty referral services –Kenneth R. Harkin, DVM, DACVIM VETERINARY MEDICINE ® 590 Editors’ Guest dvm360.com Candidates’ pets can make a difference at the ballot box –Ronnie G. Elmore, DVM, MS, DACT 592 Just Ask the Expert How worried should I be about Baylisascaris procyonis infection in dogs? –Kevin R. Kazacos, DVM, PhD 593 Letters 594 Practice Makes Perfect A tale of two blogs –Kevin Fitzgerald, PhD, DVM, DABVP 595 Clinical Exposures Preovulatory stasis and dystocia in oviparous lizards –Raffaele Melidone, Dr. med. vet; Joyce S. Knoll, VMD, PhD, DACVP; and Nicola Parry BSc, MSc, BVSc, DACVP 599 Practical Matters Use comparison radiographs when identifying orthopedic lesions in young dogs–Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS 611 Osteoarthritis in cats about recognition and treatment Sheilah A. Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVA, DECVA, CVA, MRCVS CE What we now know Vaginal cytology for ovulation timing: Not necessarily an accurate indicator–Margaret V. Root Kustritz, DVM, PhD, DACT An unkempt appearance. Hesitancy to jump onto a cozy spot. Even though many senior cats have radiographic evidence of degeneration, the signs of this painful condition can be subtle. Here’s what to look for and how to alleviate cats’ suffering. 600 Idea Exchange Using beverage coozies in the clinic, and more tips from your colleagues 606 A challenging case: Esophageal leiomyoma in a dog Stephanie A. Lister, DVM, MSc, and Kevin Isakow, BVSc, MVSc, DACVS 626 Mind Over Miller –Robert M. Miller, DVM Things change, appreciation remains These clinicians discovered that a senior dog’s respiratory problems were caused by a benign but sizable esophageal tumor. Reader Resources 604 617 620 621 Author Guidelines Product Preview CE Form/Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds PEER-RE VIE WED All articles have been reviewed by at least two boardcertified specialists or recognized experts to ensure accuracy, thoroughness, and suitability. VETERINARY MEDICINE November 2008 581 http://www.dvm360.com http://www.dvm360.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 Contents Leading Off Editors' Guest Just Ask the Expert Letters Practice Makes Perfect Clinical Exposures Practice Matters Idea Exchange Author Guidelines A Challenging Case: Esophageal Leiomyoma in a Dog Osteoarthritis in Cats: What We Now Know About Recognition and Treatment Product Preview CE Form/Advertiser Index Marketplace/Classifieds Mind Over Miller Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 - Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 (Page Cover1) Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 - Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 (Page Cover2) Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 - Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 (Page 579) Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 - Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 (Page 580) Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 - Contents (Page 581) Veterinary Medicine - November 2008 - Contents (Page 582) Veterinary Medicine - 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