Weekly Article

Article for 2-19-12 through 2-25-12

• Veterinary dentists perform specialized, in-demand procedures
  Veterinarian Dale Kressin is one of only four veterinary dentists in Wisconsin, and his practice offers state-of-the-art technology, tools and expertise for more advanced dental problems such as endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, restorations, dental radiology and oral surgery for pets. Dr. Kressin recommends routine tooth-brushing at home so owners can maintain a pet's oral health and identify problems early. Oshkosh Northwestern (Wis.) (2/11)     

Article for 2-2-12 through 2-18-12

Veterinarian pioneered horse prosthetics
Veterinarian Ted Vlahos pioneered prosthetic limbs for horses along with veterinarians Ric Reddin and Barrie Grant. The procedure successfully allows horses to walk normally immediately after surgery, a mandatory requirement for the large animals. Billings Gazette (Mont.) (2/3)     

 

Article for 2-5-12 through 2-11-12

Cow and bobcat in Georgia are confirmed to have rabies
A farmer and a large-animal veterinarian are undergoing rabies prophylaxis in Georgia after they were exposed to a cow confirmed to have rabies. The area also reported that a bobcat that attacked two dogs was positive for rabies. Officials are urging owners to vaccinate pets and avoid animals acting strangely. Athens Banner-Herald (Ga.) (2/2)     

Article for 1-29-12 through 2-4-12

Cat to receive a new knee in groundbreaking procedure
N.C. State veterinarians, in collaboration with engineers and other scientists, will implant a highly specialized artificial knee in a cat whose limb was destroyed by cancer and radiation therapy a few years ago. Veterinary orthopedic surgeon Denis Marcellin-Little and his team will perform the first-of-its-kind surgery today at N.C. State's College of Veterinary Medicine. The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) (1/26)     

Article for 1-22-12 through 1-28-12

• Pig pancreatic cells may lead to cure for diabetes
  Germ-free pigs raised in a special environment may soon provide pancreatic islet cells, insulin-producing pancreatic cells, that could cure diabetes in humans. The pig project is part of a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic, called Decade of Discovery, which aims to cure diabetes within 10 years. Other aspects of the project include reprogramming skin cells to act like islet cells and an artificial pancreas. Minnesota Public Radio (1/17)