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Epileptogenesis and Companion Animals
Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 2013Epileptogenesis is the process by which a normal brain develops into an epileptic brain. There are 3 distinct phases of epileptogenesis-the latent period before seizures occur, the occurrence of recurrent seizures, and in about 30% of patients, the development of refractory epilepsy.
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Consumers and Their Animal Companions
Journal of Consumer Research, 1994Despite the widespread practice of keeping companion animals, virtually no consumer behavior studies have been conducted on this phenomenon. The present inquiry uses detailed depth interviews with consumers to expand three a priori themes—animals as friends, animals as self, and animals as family members—and to discuss two emergent themes: (1 ...
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Acupuncture in Zoological Companion Animals
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 2023Over the past years, the concept of pain management in veterinary medicine has evolved and led to the establishment of a new concept of multimodal approach to pain management, as the current standard of care. The use of multimodal analgesia combining pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic techniques not only helps optimize the quality and efficacy of ...
Ronald B, Koh, Tara M, Harrison
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Wellbeing of companion animals
Veterinary Record, 2006SIR, — With appreciation for the timely publication of the brochure ‘What makes my pet happy?’ by the bva Animal Welfare Foundation, and after visiting the website for details on the care of rabbits, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, ferrets and cats, I wish to offer the following comments ...
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, 2012 Many animals are kept as companions: it is the nature of the relationship, and not the species, which identifies an animal as a ‘companion animal’ (Kristensen 2008). This paper considers aspects of keeping cats and dogs as human companions, reflecting on
Corr, Sandra A., Sandra A. Corr
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Babesiosis of Companion Animals and Man
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 1991Babesiosis is caused by numerous organisms and is seen in a wide range of vertebrate hosts. The spectrum of disease is broad and ranges from asymptomatic carrier states to fulminant disease that results in rapid death. The importance of babesiosis in companion animals is well-recognized in parts of the world where virulent strains exist and where the ...
J, Taboada, S R, Merchant
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Fungal ingestion in companion animals
Veterinary Record, 2014WE read with interest the letter by Irwin and Leech on fatal poisoning with Clitocybe rivulosa (= Clitocybe dealbata ) ( VR , August 2, 2014, vol 175, pp 122-123). The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) regularly receives inquiries about animals that ingest fungi, particularly in the spring and autumn.
Nicola, Bates +3 more
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Orthoses and Exoprostheses for Companion Animals
Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 2015Exoprostheses are devices that are secured to incomplete limbs to enable locomotion. By comparison, orthoses are devices externally applied to support or protect an injured body part. Orthoses also can be used to control, guide, protect, limit motion of, or immobilize an extremity, a joint, or a body segment.
Denis J, Marcellin-Little +3 more
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Companion Animal Issues and the Physician
Southern Medical Journal, 1999The companion animal population in the United States is both large in numbers and diverse in composition. Nearly 60% of households have one or more animals. Associated with this large and diverse group of animals are considerable risks for injuries and transmission of infections to humans.Through a review of the relevant literature and our collective ...
G L, Hoff, J, Brawley, K, Johnson
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