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Cats and carbohydrates – the carnivore fantasyTORONTO, ON – Cats are strict carnivores and therefore some believe that they can only obtain their nutritional requirements through consuming animals. This is incorrect from a nutritional perspective, as animals, including cats, need nutrients and not specific ingredients, explained Adronie Verbrugghe DVM, PhD, Dip ECVCN, speaking at the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference. That cats evolved consuming low-carbohydrate prey has also led to speculation that cats cannot properly digest and metabolize carbohydrates, while others suggest that excess carbohydrates could lead to feline obesity and/or diabetes mellitus. The cat’s unique evolutionary background and specific and unique nutritional requirements have served as a basis for several myths about cat nutrition. Can cats effectively digest, absorb and meta­bolize dietary carbohydrates?Cats possess smaller capacity for starch digestion by endogenous enzymes. The levels of amylase responsible for initiation of starch digestion in the feline saliva and

How can horse farms practice biosecurity? By Jackie Bellamy

Biosecurity in the horse industry can be a difficult concept to comprehend and put into practice, especially when the average horse frequently travels off property or encounters horses that have been off the farm. However, lack of infection control procedures can leave a barn vulnerable to all kinds of diseases. According to University of Guelph researcher and author of the “Worms and Germs” blog, Dr. Scott Weese, “Having a basic infection control plan in place is probably the biggest thing someone can do to reduce the risk of disease.” Weese goes on to stress, “It does not matter what you do with your horse(s), or whether you have only one horse or a herd of 100, as an owner you should have a general idea of the measures you are going to take in order to reduce the risk of infection.”

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Common mistakes to avoid in the ER

By Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC, Pet Poison Helpline

Don’t see emergency cases every day? Have a dog presenting to you with pale mucous membranes, a weak pulse, a heart rate of 190 bpm, and

you’re not sure what to do next? Have a dyspneic cat fish-mouth breathing in front of you? Having practiced in the trenches of a busy inner-city emergency room, I’ve seen mistakes made, and I’ve made them myself. Based on my experience, here are some common mistakes to avoid in the emergency room.

Not doing chest radiographsNot performing a “met check” as part of routine geriatric diagnostics is a big mistake. Geriatric patients (dog > 6-7 years of age [size-dependent] or a cat > 12 years of age) with, for example, hepatosplenomegaly, icterus, hemoabdomen, immune-mediated disease, or fever of unknown origin should have chest radiographs done at the same time as abdominal radiographs. Typically, a three-view chest set is the method of choice; however, this may be difficult in

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VetLaw

The 5-minute orthopedic exam

DVM Online

Research shows that sterilized dogs live longer

Canine adult stem cells: therapeutic potential in heart disease

Bear pit: targeting the big issues in farm animal care

Understanding the pulp-dentin complex and endodontic disease – Part 2

Moving integrative medicine into your practice

Mindful veterinary practice

Working with animals a “dream job” for chiropractor

Best Practices

Industry News

Continuing Veterinary Education Calendar

CVMA News

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It’s all about ESP: ears, skin, and pawsDermatological problems are the second most common reason owners take their pet to the vet, with the first being preventive visits for vaccinations and wellness checks. In fact, according to Stephen Waisglass, DVM, about 80-85% of his days in clinic are spent dealing with pets with allergies. Dr. Waisglass is a veterinary dermatologist certified by the American Board of Vet erinary Specialties, and a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. The skin provides a protective barrier against po-

tentially harmful physical, chemical, and microbial ex ternal fac tors. It also prevents water loss, stores nutrients, and is involved in sensory perception and thermoregulation. While skin is the largest organ, many people don’t appreciate the impact that skin problems can have on pets and their owners, and how it can affect quality of life for both.

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Awareness of subtle changes is key to good health in aging catsFrom about seven to 12 years of age the signs of aging in cats may not be obvious to the naked eye. But understanding that “invisible” changes are occurring is an important first step to slowing down the aging process, explains Dr. Sara Ritzie, a Guelph, ON vet-erinarian fo cusing in nutrition.From about 12 years on, visible changes are more

noticeable, such as decreased mobility and coat ap-pearance. In older pets, as in humans, some diseases become more common; kidney disease, for example, affects approximately 10% of cats at age seven and 33% of cats at age 12. Joint disease occurs in about one-third of cats age seven and 90% of cats age 12 and over.

Some obvious signs of aging may include vomiting, and changes in bathroom habits, which may suggest digestive or kidney problems. Aging cats also may experience weight loss, increased sleeping habits, and a reluctance to go up and down stairs. Cat owners may notice some of these signs but be unaware of others. Therefore, it is important for veterinarians to ask owners about their cat’s bathroom habits and stool quality, changes in overall behaviour, and the cat’s willingness to jump on and off furniture.

The two-edged sword: animal welfare in veterinary practiceBy Jim Berry, DVMCVMA President

The annual Canadian Veterinary Med -ical Association convention op ened with The Summit of Veterinary Leaders, on July 10 in Victoria BC. The topic this year was “The Two - Edged Sword: Animal Welfare in Veterinary Prac-tice”. Welfare has become paired in the veterinary lan-guage with health, and is often considered to be one of the main drivers behind veterinary decision-making. However, welfare assessment is subjective and may lead to different decision cascades in our profession.

Veterinary practice is diverging to some degree with companion animal practitioners often moving to more invasive and extensive treatments of individual animals, aimed at prolonging life, while production animal veterinarians are using models for population The two-edged sword continues on page 6

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DIGITAL ISSUES AVAILABLESign up atwww.k2publishing.ca3 Canadian Vet Advisory Board4 VetLaw6 Annual review is time to celebrate!9 Cat Friendly Preventive Healthcare Protocols10 Dogs With No Names – one vet’s pearl of wisdom12 Preventing and treating acute

pain in cats13 What is “herd health”? 16 Vaccination Guidelines for new puppy owners17 Calgary Trail Pet Hospital wins

CVMA Practice of the Year Award18 Marketing Matters20 Becoming a co-owner: it’s more than just sharing toothpaste23 Pets and public health: are we

getting the message across?24 Best Practices25 Industry News26 Continuing Veterinary Education Calendar26 CVMA News

To be a valued source of continuous learning for Canadian veterinarians, by conveying relevant

and practical animal health information as presented by experts at leading veterinary conferences.

January/February • CanWest Veterinary Conference, Banff, AB • International Conference on Communication in Veterinary

Medicine, Orangeville, ON• American Association of Equine Practitioners Conference,

Nashville, TN

March/April • Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference, Toronto, ON• North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, FL• Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners Congress,

Calgary, AB

May/June • Ontario Veterinary Medical Association Conference, Toronto, ON• Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association Conference, Winnipeg, MB

July/August • Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference, Halifax, NS• North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum, Nashville, TN

September/October • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Convention, St. John’s, NFL• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Nashville, TN

November/December • International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society

Conference, Indianapolis, IN • Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association Conference,

Saskatoon, SK • American Association of Feline Practitioners Conference,

Indianapolis, IN• Veterinary Cancer Society Conference, St. Louis. MO

2014 Editorial Calendar

Bi-monthly issues of Canadian Vet will report on the following veterinary conferences. Information from other meetings and/or interviews with veterinarians may also be included.

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