February 2007 - Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine

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Volume 23, #1 February 2007
Dr. Bill Rapley to give AGM keynote address
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
5:00pm to 7:30pm
Dave & Buster’s
120 Interchange Way
Thornhill, Ontario
905.760.7600
TAVM Executive will conduct
the Annual General Meeting
between the afternoon and
evening sessions of the
Subscription Series lecture.
We invite and encourage all
TAVM members to attend. A
one-year membership is now
$440, not including GST in the
amount of $26.40.
Please note: The AGM dinner
is RSVP only. Arrivals without
confirmation will be required
to pay $50.00 at the door for
their meal.
When you call to confirm your
attendance, please let us know
of any dietary requirements
you may have.
Reserve now by calling the
TAVM office at 905.875-0756,
x26.
Dr. William Rapley, Toronto Zoo’s Executive Director of Biology and
Conservation, poses with TAVM member Dr. Bill Holley at the first Behindthe-scenes zoo tour for TAVM members held in 2004.
In recognition of his contribution to
the Toronto veterinary community,
Dr. William Rapley will receive an
honorary TAVM membership and
deliver the keynote address at the
Annual General Meeting to be held
Tuesday, February 6, 2007.
Along with TAVM Board member
Dr. Bill Holley, Dr. Rapley has
coordinated the behind-the-scenes
vet tours at the Toronto Zoo which
were wildly successful with members.
A pioneer in many concepts in the
emerging field of zoo veterinary
medicine and science, Dr. Rapley is
currently responsible for the areas of
animal and plant collection, exhibitry
and research, including veterinary
science, nutrition, reproduction,
botany and conservation programs.
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TAVM
2006 Annual General Meeting
5:00 pm, Tuesday, February 7, 2006
1. Call to Order
Dr. William Holley, President of TAVM for
the year 2005 called the meeting to order at
6:15pm with approximately 90 members in
attendance.
Dr. Holley announced that a quorum was
present.
MOTION: That the agenda be approved
as circulated.
PROPOSED: Heather Hannah
SECONDED: Jane Berg
MOTION CARRIED
2. Approval of Minutes of February 8th,
2005 AGM
MOTION: That the 2005 AGM minutes be
approved as circulated.
PROPOSED: Clayton MacKay
SECONDED: Susan Campolongo
MOTION CARRIED
3. Treasurer’s Report
Dr. Day reported on Financial Status of
TAVM.
This year the TAVM was able go a long
way in recouping the losses suffered in
2003 by earning a profit of $14,600 as
compared to $900 in 2004. The increase in
revenues from Subscription Series dues
due to the increase in fees made a
significant impact on the bottom line.
Additional revenues were realized from
Hospital Personnel memberships. New
partnerships with various other veterinary
associations also resulted in some
recovery of speaker costs and is noted in
the financial statements as a new line item
“VETS Association”.
Most expense amounts remained relatively
stable in 2005. The increased revenues
experienced are directly proportionate to
the bank charges. Courier charges went up
in response to higher gas prices and
postage charges were increased by
Canada Post. Photocopy charges
increased as a result of the new surveys
being taken at each seminar. Fax charges
also went up due to the new monthly faxed
advertisements aimed at increasing
membership and walk-on attendance.
Speaker gifts were purchased to restore
our stock. Finally, website expenses
increased to ensure the website is
valuable and up to date.
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Overall, TAVM’s financial health is
improved as we move into 2006. Through
appropriate projections and diligent cost
control, the TAVM has achieved a profit
that closely matches the budgeted amount.
Now that much of our savings have been
recouped, we are looking to a much more
break-even budget.
MOTION: To approve the audited
financial statements, year ending
November 30, 2005
PROPOSED:Tim Arthur
SECONDED: Carol Cameron
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION: To appoint auditor Jack Criger
C.A. for financial year December 1, 2005 to
November 30, 2006.
PROPOSED:Carol Cameron
SECONDED: Jennifer Day
MOTION CARRIED
4. Secretary’s Report
Dr. Heather Hannah presented the
Secretary’s Report.
We hope that all members enjoy reading
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editor at any time.
An important aspect of membership
recruitment is word of mouth so be sure to
talk to friends and colleagues about the
TAVM. We also welcome volunteers from
our membership. Please speak to a board
member or our office at any time if you
want to get involved.
MOTION: That the secretary’s report be
accepted as given.
PROPOSED: Alexandra Bratton
SECONDED: Edith Yearwood
MOTION CARRIED
5. President’s Report
Dr. William Holley reported on the status
of the TAVM.
As the Treasurer reported, the TAVM is in
good shape financially. The board has
been working hard to ensure smooth
running of the lectures and to plan for next
year.
This year, the board implemented a
monthly survey, which has been very
helpful in improving our lectures. We will
be continuing the surveys in the future.
MOTION: That the president’s report be
accepted as given.
PROPOSED: Jennifer Day
SECONDED: Clayton MacKay
MOTION CARRIED
6. Amendments to the By-Laws
Dr. William Holley noted that the main
changes to the by-laws are the criteria for
membership and the number of board
members.
MOTION: That the amendments to the
By-Laws be accepted as circulated.
PROPOSED: Jennifer Day
SECONDED: Edith Yearwood
MOTION CARRIED
7. Election of Officers / Directors for 2006
MOTION: That the slate of Officers and
Directors be accepted as per the following
list.
OFFICERS:
Dr. Clayton MacKay, President
Dr. Jennifer Day, Vice-President
Dr. Carol Cameron, Treasurer
Dr. Heather Hannah, Secretary
DIRECTORS:
Dr. Ehab Malik
Dr. Alexandra Bratton
Dr. Robert Clement
Dr. Michael Goldstein
Dr. William Holley
Dr. Davod Kafai
Dr. Bryan Yearwood
Dr. Edith Yearwood
PROPOSED: Petra Burgmann
SECONDED: Suzanne Hooper
MOTION CARRIED
A break was held for messages from the
OVMA, OVC, and CVO as well as a keynote
presentation from Dr. Debbie James.
Dr. Clayton MacKay thanked Dr. Holley
for serving as president for the past two
years.
Dr. MacKay spoke briefly about the
upcoming year.
8. Other Business
Dr. Clayton MacKay asked the
membership if there were any other issues
from the floor but none were raised.
9. Adjournment
MOTION: That the meeting be adjourned
PROPOSED: Bill Holley
SECONDED: Wendy Hatch
MOTION CARRIED
Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
5:00 PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007
Dave & Buster’s
EVENING AGENDA
1. Dinner – served (5:00 – 5:50pm)
2. Greetings & Introductions (6:00 – 6:30 pm)
• Dr. Clayton MacKay, President, TAVM
• Dr. Peter Conlon, Assistant Dean, OVC
• Ms. Susan Carlyle, Registrar, CVO
• Dr. Reg Reed, President, OVMA
• Angela Cerovic, Manager, Government Relations, OVMA
• Ms. Senani Ratnayake, President, OAVT
3. AGM (6:30 – 7:00pm)
4. Keynote Speaker and Honorary Member, Dr. Bill Rapley (7:00-7:30)
5. Continue Lecture Program (7:30 – 9:00)
AGM AGENDA
1. Call to Order
• Dr. C. MacKay
8. Other Business
• Dr. J. Day
2. Approval of Minutes of February 7, 2006
Annual General Meeting
• Dr. C. MacKay
9. Adjournment
• Dr. J. Day
3. Treasurer’s Report:
• Dr. C. Cameron
• Approval of audited financial statements, year
ending November 30, 2006
• Appointment of auditor, Jack Crieger C.A., for
financial year Dec 1, 2006 to Nov 30, 2007
4. Secretary’s Report
• Dr. H. Hannah
5. President’s Report
• Dr. C. MacKay
6. Amendments to the By-Laws
• Dr. C. MacKay
7. Election of 2007 Officers and Directors
• Dr. C. MacKay
ADVANCE EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
OFFICERS:
Dr. Jennifer Day, President
Dr. Carol Cameron, Vice-President
Dr. Bill Holley, Treasurer
Dr. Heather Hannah, Secretary
DIRECTORS:
Dr. Lynn Broadhurst
Dr. Robert Clement
Dr. Michael Goldstein
Dr. Davod Kafai
Dr. Nasim Gulamhusein
Dr. Bryan Yearwood
Dr. Edith Yearwood
February 2007 Page 3
Board Reports 2006-7
President’s Report
This year has been one of change for
the Board of Directors and members of
the Toronto Academy of Veterinary
Medicine. We have added some
valuable new board members to the
team.
During the year we have moved the
daily management of the association to
the offices of the Ontario Veterinary
Medical Association. Ms. Sheri Fahrer,
along with Ms. Patty Dawson, have
been instrumental in making this transition a good exercise. Reasons for this
move had to do with financial and
operational considerations. Having closer
ties with our provincial voluntary body
Treasurer’s Report
It is my understanding that at its
inception, the Toronto Academy of
Veterinary Medicine was a social club. It
seems that over the years, while still
retaining some of its social qualities, the
Toronto Academy has evolved into the
“business” of providing continuing
Secretary’s report
I usually use this report to politely ask
people to send in stories. It never works.
So just send me the photos, tell me what
you did, and I’ll write the story. Let’s dig
ourselves out of this age-old entertainment
rut dominated by endless doctor, cop, and
lawyer shows. Their buffed babes and
warp-speed, unrealistic science may be
comfortable couch escapism, but that’s
about all.
should pay dividends in the long run.
We also changed the site of our
continuing education meetings from the
Sheraton and the Holiday Inn locations
to Dave and Buster’s complex at Hwys
407 and 400. These changes, while
difficult for some, have been enthusiastically received by the majority of our
members according to the monthly
assessments. We have substantially
upgraded both the meeting room facility
and our food offerings while stabilizing
and even saving on our overhead costs.
Our new flyers for 2007-8 should
already be in your hands and have been
mailed to all veterinarians in Southern
Ontario. We hope to see an overall
increase in members by about 10%. In
the last 10 years, TAVM membership
has not grown in relation to the increasing number of veterinarians in the area.
Our goal is to begin an aggressive plan
to increase our numbers so we can
improve on our educational offerings
while holding our price for those meetings as low as possible. The more
members we attract, the smaller the
individual fees can be.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve
you, the members, of the TAVM for
the last eight years. I am stepping down
from the board on February 6th. I know
the association will be in good hands.
education for veterinarians and their staff.
As we are all aware, a business cannot
operate in the red for very long before it
ceases to exist. I am happy to report that
we have managed to avoid the red again
for another year.
I would like to take this opportunity to
thank each member for your continued
support. Your suggestions are important
as they contribute to our CE choices for
the following year. I would also like to
encourage members who have a friend or
colleague that might be interested in the
TAVM to invite them to join.
Carol Cameron, DVM
Surely, the value of our craft exceeds
those three professions combined. Ours is
a profession of healing, humanitarianism,
and ethics. We touch the lives of thousands of people in positive ways. We
protect the innocent who have no voice.
We keep at bay the diseases of man and
creature. We turn the despair of a client
with a sick pet into the joy of seeing their
friend bound into their arms. And we do it
on a budget.
We must have tons of stories to relate to
our fellow vets. Do I need to use leeches
to extract them from you?
Heather Hannah, DVM
Clayton McKay, DVM
Call for Nominations
The Executive Council for 2007 will be determined at this year’s
Annual General Meeting on February 6TH, 2007. All voting members of the
TAVM are eligible to fill a position on the Executive.
You should consider serving on the Executive Committee.
Come to the AGM on February 6TH, 2007 to exercise your right to vote.
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Continuing Education
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A MIXER OF VETERINARY TOPICS
Speakers:
Susan Cochrane, BSc, MSc, DVM, DVSc,
Toronto Veterinary Emergency
Diplomate ACVIM
Clinic & Referral Centre
Regan Williams, VMD, Diplomate ACVIM
These lectures will cover different veterinary topics includ- Dawn Crandell, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC
ing: Metronidazole Toxicity in the Dog, Current surgical
Craig Miller, DVM, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS
treatment in Tracheal Collapse, Cancer - 8 tips for 8
Glen Pettifer, BA(Hons), BSc, DVM, DVSc
tumours to help dispel the fear, Cyclosporine &
Tacrolimus in veterinary dermatology, Sepsis – recognition Sharon French, DVM, FAVD
and treatment, controversies in routine dentistry, monitor- Kevin Finora, BSc, DVM, Dip ACVIM
ing cardiovascular function during anaesthesia, and diagno- Jocelyne Wellington, DVM, ACVD
sis and treatment of congestive heart failure in cats.
from the
Susan Cochrane, B.Sc, MSc, DVM, DVSc, Diplomate
Dawn Crandell, DVM, DVSc, DACVECC, Head of
ACVIM, Clinical Neurologist, VEC/Referral Centre, Toronto
Dr. Cochrane received her DVM degree from the University of
Guelph in 1982. After two years in general practice in King City,
Dr. Cochrane returned to the Ontario Veterinary College where
she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery
followed by the DVSc program in Neurology. In 1990, she became
a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal
Medicine in the specialty of Neurology. Dr. Cochrane worked as a
staff veterinarian at the Ontario Veterinary College from 1988 to
1992. She then joined Morningside Animal Clinic where she
worked as a neurologist from 1992 to 2001. In 2002, Dr. Cochrane
moved to the Veterinary Emergency Clinic/Referral Centre in
Toronto where she is currently practicing clinical neurology.
Intensive Care, VEC & Referral Centre, Toronto
Dr. Crandell graduated with her DVM from the Ontario Veterinary
College, University of Guelph in 1990, went to Atlantic Veterinary
College to complete her Small Animal Internship, and then spent 3
years in small animal practice in Thunder Bay. She moved to the
Toronto area and managed the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of
York Region for 6 years. Dr. Crandell went back to the University
of Guelph to complete 3 years of residency in Emergency medicine
and critical care and then went on to her current position as Head
of Intensive Care for the Veterinary Emergency Clinic & Referral
Centre in Toronto.
Sirs, Mods Or Sepsis? Recognition And Treatment Of Septic Shock
Septic shock is defined and clinical signs of sepsis are reviewed.
Monitoring of at-risk patients allows earlier intervention and
improved outcome. Tools for monitoring and therapy are
reviewed.
Metronidazole Toxicity in the Dog
Metronidazole is a commonly used and effective antibiotic,
especially in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders. The
use of this antibiotic has, however, been associated with central
nervous system signs in the dog. The aim of this talk is to discuss
these signs and to outline the current dosage recommendations
for the administration of metronidazole in the dog.
Regan Williams, VMD, Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology),
Cardiologist, VEC and Referral Centre, Toronto
Dr. Williams graduated with her VMD from the University of
Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She
completed a rotating internship at North Carolina State University
2001-2002, and completed residency training in cardiology at the
University of Guelph 2002-2005. Dr. Williams was Board certified
in cardiology in 2005 and is presently a Cardiologist at Veterinary
Emergency Clinic in Toronto.
Diagnosis And Treatment Of Congestive Heart Failure In Cats
Heart diseases that affect cats and dogs differ dramatically. So
does the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. This talk will
focus specifically on the aspects of diagnosis and treatment of
heart failure that are unique to cats.
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Craig Miller, DVM
• DVM, Colorado State University, 1976
• Private Practice in Eugene, Oregon, 1976-1981
• Surgery residency and MVSc, Univ. of Saskatchewan 1981-84
• Faculty Small Animal Surgery, Univ. of Guelph, 1984-2000
• Diplomate American College Veterinary Surgeons, 1986
• Private surgical referral practice at VEC/Referral Centre, 2000 to now
No submission. TBA.
Glenn Pettifer, BA(Hons), B.Sc, DVM, DVSc., Specialist
in Anesthesiology & Pain Management, VEC and Referral
Centre, Toronto
Dr. Pettifer is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College (DVM
’86, DVSc’94). He is a Diplomate of the American College of
Veterinary Anesthesiologists and a member of the International
Veterinary Academy of Pain management. He has served as the
Chief Examiner of the American College of Veterinary
Anesthesiology and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Dr. Pettifer is Credential Eligible in the American Academy of Pain
Management and is a Morris Animal Foundation Scholar.
Dr. Pettifer is currently engaged in the practice of Veterinary
Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the Veterinary
Emergency Clinic and Referral Centre. He came to the VEC and
Referral Centre from the School of Veterinary Medicine at
Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he
was Associate Professor of Veterinary Anesthesiology and Pain
Management as well as Chief of the Anesthesia Service.
Dr. Pettifer’s most recent research efforts focused on the
influence of anesthesia on the pharmacokinetics and analgesia of
transdermally administered fentanyl in dogs, cats and horses. He
is author of numerous scientific articles and book chapters.
Monitoring Blood Pressure During Anesthesia
This lecture will review the most commonly employed methods of
measuring blood pressure during anesthesia. Acceptable limits
and approaches to treatment of hypotension will be addressed.
Sharon French, DVM, FAVD, VEC and Referral Centre,
Toronto
Dr. French graduated with her DVM from the Ontario Veterinary
College in 1985. She become a fellow of Academy of Veterinary
Dentistry in 1995 and worked in a private practice in Whitby until
2000. Dr. French joined the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in 2000
and has been the veterinary dentist to the Metro Toronto Zoo
since 1992.
Controversies In Veterinary Dentistry
We will discuss the recent introduction of “Anesthesia Free
Dentistry” and its impact on our patients and on Veterinary
Dentistry as a whole.
Kevin Finora, BSc, DVM, Dip ACVIM, Internal Medicine
Specialist, VEC and Referral Centre, Toronto
• 1995: Completed B.Sc. (College of Bio-Sci, U.of Guelph)
• 1999: Completed DVM (OVC, U. of Guelph)
• 1999-2000: Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and
Surgery (Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Southfield, MI)
• 2000-2002: Staff Emergency Clinician and ICU Coordinator
(Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Southfield, MI)
• 2002-2004: Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine (Animal
• 2004-2006: Residency in Oncology (Animal Medical Center, New
York,NY)
• Board Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine
• Board Eligible in Oncology
Internal medicine interests include endocrinopathies, renal
disease and immune mediated diseases. Oncology interests
include discrete cell tumours (lymphoma, mast cell tumours,
melanoma), osteosarcoma and molecular tools for treatment
and diagnostics.
Practical Tips To Approaching Veterinary Oncology
The referring veterinarian has a great deal of influence on the
eventual cancer treatment that will be carried out for any
given patient and the ultimate outcome of the case. In
the constantly-changing field of veterinary oncology, the
referring veterinarian needs to advise the client with the most
current information available.
This presentation will briefly touch on a number of topics
including: how to safely and effectively obtain a diagnosis, a
brief review of treatment modalities and their associated side
effects, and a look at common drugs and their benefits and
risks. We’ll review the use of NSAIDs and Prednisone in their
use in cancer treatment. Two of the newest treatments
available for melanoma and lymphoma will also be reviewed.
Jocelyn Wellington, DVM, Diplomate ACVD,
Dermatologist, VEC and Referral Centre, Toronto
Dr. Wellington is a 1984 graduate of OVC. After working in
private practice for 5 years, Dr. Wellington returned to
academia and completed a dermatology residency at Cornell
University. She has been a Diplomate of the American
College of Veterinary Dermatology since 1997. Currently, Dr.
Wellington divides her time between the VEC/Referral Center
in Toronto and her referral dermatology practice in London.
Dr. Wellington’s special interest areas are allergic dermatitis
and otitis externa.
New Drugs In Vet Dermatology: Cyclosporine And
Tacrolimus
Cyclosporine and tacrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors that
are gaining popularity in veterinary medicine. Both drugs are
well-tolerated and have proven to be effective in the
treatment of atopy and anal furunculosis in dogs. We will
discuss both drugs, their uses and side affects.
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These lectures have been brought to you by:
Tuesday, FEBRUARY 6, 2007
2:00 – 5:00 PM & 7:30 – 9:00 PM
Dave & Buster’s
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Tel: 905.760.7600
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SEMINAR INVITATION
VITA-TECH Canada Inc invites you to an evening seminar with
Dr Tanya Stirtzinger, DVM, PhD
WELCOME TO MY WORLD - Laboratory Diagnostic Medicine
Testing for accurate diagnosis, better treatment and happier clients.
Doctors and hospital staff welcome
WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THIS SEMINAR:
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Laboratory testing is a key component of quality care. For maximum
benefit, the correct tests must be selected, appropriate samples
collected and handled properly, guarding against inaccurate results.
Using case example, this lecture illustrates key aspects of laboratory
diagnostics helping you provide the best in patient care.
Dr. Stirtzinger graduated from the Ontario
Veterinary College in 1976 with a degree
in veterinary medicine. She spent a year in
practice and then returned to the Ontario
Veterinary College receiving a PhD in
Pathology in 1985, at which time shed joined
the faculty of the Department of Pathology.
In 1995, she left the university to join VITATECH as a full-time diagnostic pathologist
and head of Vita-Tech’s Pathology Division.
Her interests and areas of expertise include
laboratory diagnostic medicine, infectious
diseases and molecular diagnostics.
LOCATION & DATES
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 7, 2007
7:30-10:30 PM
120 Interchange way
Thornhill, Ontario
Telephone: 905.760.7600
YOU KNOW WHEN
YOUR DOG ISN’T
QUITE FEELING WELL
Poor appetite?
Occasional vomiting?
Loose stools?
Sometimes subtle signs can
indicate a serious underlying
medical condition.
Liver disease
The liver plays many important roles in the body
such as detoxification, nutrient metabolism and
protein synthesis. Liver disease is often difficult to
diagnose because its symptoms are non-specific
and may be similar to those of other diseases. Liver
disease can cause vomiting, poor appetite, loss of
muscle mass and/or neurological signs. The VAD
profile can evaluate liver function and detect liver
disease.
Pancreatic disease
The pancreas produces hormones such as insulin, as well as digestive
enzymes such as lipase and amylase. An inflammation of the pancreas
is called pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is a very serious disease that can be
life-threatening. Early symptoms are subtle and may go unnoticed.
Occasional vomiting, poor appetite and abdominal pain are
the most common symptoms. The VAD profile is a new
test that can detect early or advanced
pancreatic disease. Because of the
seriousness of this disease, it is important to
evaluate pancreatic function in any dog that
has any of these symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea,
poor appetite and/or abdominal pain.
Gastrointestinal disease
The new
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Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of
the digestive tract. It can be caused
by many things, including parasites,
food poisoning, infectious disease,
or dietary indiscretion. Although
often initially less serious than
other diseases, gastroenteritis does
require immediate care to avoid the
development of severe secondary
complications. Common symptoms
include vomiting, abdominal
discomfort and/or diarrhea.
The VAD profile can detect
gastroenteritis.
Kidney disease
The kidneys are responsible
for excreting waste from the
dog’s body. In kidney disease,
toxic waste builds up in the dog’s blood
making the dog feel unwell. This can lead
to poor appetite and weight loss. Kidney
disease can cause stomach irritation and
ulcers, which may reduce the dog’s appetite and
can cause vomiting. Other symptoms of kidney disease may
include increased thirst and urination. The VAD profile can
be used to detect kidney disease.
1/12/07 5:14:07 PM
Continuing Education
Hospital Personnel Series
Tanya Stirtzinger, DVM, PhD
Vita-Tech
Welcome to
my world —
Laboratory
Diagnostic
Medicine
Laboratory testing is a key component
of quality care. For maximum benefit,
the correct tests must be selected, and
the appropriate samples collected and
handled properly, guarding against
inaccurate results.
Using case examples, this lecture
illustrates key aspects of laboratory
diagnostics to help you provide the
best in patient care.
This lecture has been brought to you by:
Dr. Stirtzinger graduated from the Ontario
Veterinary College in 1976 with a degree in
veterinary medicine. She spent a year in practice
and then returned to the Ontario Veterinary
College, receiving a PhD degree in Pathology in
1985, at which time she joined the faculty of the
Department of Pathology.
In 1995, Dr. Stirtzinger left the university to
join Vita-Tech as a full-time diagnostic pathologist and head of Vita-Tech’s Pathology division.
Her interests and areas of expertise include
laboratory diagnostic medicine, infectious
diseases and molecular diagnostics.
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 07, 2007
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Dave & Buster’s
120 Interchange Way
Thornhill, Ontario
Tel: 905.760.7600
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SPECIALTY, EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE
INTERNAL MEDICINE/ONCOLOGY
Alan Norris, DVM, DACVIM
Doug Mason, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM
Kevin Finora, DVM, DACVIM
Dawn Martin, DVM, DACVIM
SURGERY
Craig Miller, DVM, MVSc, DACVS
Tom Gibson, DVM, DACVS
Devon Boyd, DVM
NEUROLOGY
Susan Cochrane, MSc, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (Neuro)
Debbie James, DVM, DACVIM (Neuro)
CARDIOLOGY
Regan Williams, VMD, DACVIM (Card)
Jean-Paul Petrie, DVM, DACVIM (Card)
DENTISTRY
Sharon French, DVM, Fellow AVD
DERMATOLOGY
Jocelyn Wellington, DVM, DACVD
CRITICAL CARE
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Some recent media items
concerning veterinarians,
clients, animals, and TAVM
Toronto Star, August 2, 2006, p.A8:
“50,000 dogs killed in anti-rabies
campaign”
A brief World News item reports the
Chinese government slaughtered 50,000
dogs, many of them beaten to death in
front of their owners. The crackdown in
the Mouding County in southwestern
Yunnan province came after three rabies
deaths. The move has sparked criticism in
state media and an outcry from animal
rights activists. Seventy percent of rural
households have dogs, but only 3% of
those are vaccinated against rabies. Last
year, 2375 rabies deaths occurred
nationwide; more than 2,000 Chinese die of
the disease yearly.
The Globe and Mail, August 2, 2006,
p.A8: “Virus kills Great Lakes fish in
droves”
Yet another foreign invader is wreaking
havoc on Great Lakes fish. Viral
Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) is a virus
that doesn’t harm humans or birds, but
acts like a plague upon fish. It has killed
tens of thousands of fish from Lake Erie to
the St. Lawrence River. VHS was first
detected in the Bay of Quinte area of Lake
Ontario in 2005. A sick fish from Lake St.
Clair that was caught and preserved in
2003 has also tested positive. Since then,
VHS is spreading rapidly and now affects
at least 12 types of fish across wide areas
of the Great Lakes basin. Scientists are
worried about the effect of VHS on
fishstocks. Of the 183 established invaders
in the Great Lakes, VHS is one of the few
that causes an infectious disease. There is
also concern that VHS will spread
throughout the inland water of North
America, possibly though Lake
Chautauqua in New York State. This lake
drains into a tributary of the Mississippi.
VHS destroys the lining of blood vessels,
causing internal bleeding. Fisheries and
Oceans Canada says it is safe to handle
infected fish, but doesn’t recommend
eating them. They also urge anglers not to
move live fish around from one part of the
Great Lakes to another. Avoiding this
practice would help slow the spread of the
disease.
The Globe and Mail, August 3, 2006,
p.A2: “Police probe possible
catnapping”
Larry and Sherry Hall, along with their two
daughters, are owned by a three-year-old
black and white tabby cat named Rylee.
The family grew concerned when Rylee left
on July 21 and didn’t return after two days.
They put up “lost cat” posters on
mailboxes and telephones posts up to a
kilometre away from their Mississauga
home. On July 26, a woman phoned and
asked about a reward for the cat. Mr. Hall
said he would give Rylee’s finder $100.
The woman wanted between $500 and
$1000. When Mr. Hall explained that Rylee
was just a family pet and not a special
breed, the woman threatened to kill the cat
if she wasn’t paid $1,000. Peel Regional
Police are investigating.
The Globe and Mail, August 3, 2006,
p.A3: “Mabel meets her maker
when Barney goes berserk”
One hundred rare teddy bears on loan from
private collectors to the Wookey Hole
Caves tourist attraction in Somerset,
Southwest England fell victims to a berserk
guard dog. The bears, including a 1909
German-made Steiff teddy bear named
“Mabel”, and once owned by Elvis
Presley, were considered so valuable that
the insurers insisted on a guard dog to
protect the premises at night. They
assigned Barney, a Doberman pinscher
guard dog with six years of blameless job
service. But Barney went on a rampage at
the sight of Mabel and within minutes had
destroyed 100 bears. Barney’s handler
took ten minutes to get the dog under
control, and still can’t believe what
happened. He theorized that Mabel may
have had a rogue scent that switched on
Barney’s deepest instincts, or it was just
jealousy because the handler had stroked
Mabel. Prior to this incident, Mabel sold at
auction for US$85,000.
National Post, August 4, 2006, p.A3:
“Taste of home for Tania as Dutch
zoo creates snowy playground for
polar bear”
The Artis Zoo in Amsterdam, Holland
came up with a brilliant way to encourage
natural bear behaviour in its 16-year-old
polar bear, Tania: they’re blasting artificial
snow into Tania’s enclosure. But one
problem is that Tania has rarely seen snow
before. It only falls in the Dutch winter
when she is hibernating. She was initially
reluctant to approach the artificial snow,
but was eventually lured to it by the offer
of some fish. The area outside this
cannon’s chilly blast remains at 20 deg.
Celsius.
Toronto Star, August 4, 2006, p.A4:
“Midland lightning-strike fire kills
more than 30 animals in shelter”
A fire, possibly caused by lightning,
destroyed a century-old farmhouse run by
the Midland SPCA. The farmhouse is part
of that branch and is one of their adoption
facilities for the surrounding areas. More
than 30 cats, rabbits and other small
creatures perished in the 12:40am blaze.
But 27 cats, puppies, and adult dogs were
rescued and brought to Midland Heritage
Hospital for treatment of burns and smoke
inhalation. They were then taken to the
Newmarket SPCA branch.
Toronto Star, August 5, 2006, p.A14:
“Human rabies deaths spark new
cull of dogs”
In yet another brief World News item, the
official Xinhua News Agency of China
reports that officials in the eastern city of
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Jining plan to kill all dogs within five
kilometres of areas where rabies has been
found. This measure follows the death of
16 Jining residents from rabies in the last
eight months. The area has about 500,000
dogs in a population of eight million
people.
National Post, August 6, 2006, p.A3:
“Fox bags first hide as U.K. hunter
is charged”
Tony Wright became the first person
convicted of breaking the Hunting Act, a
ban on the chasing of foxes with hounds.
Mr. Wright had been secretly filmed
leading huntsmen out with the foxhounds
last year. The League Against Cruel Sport
brought a private prosecution against Mr.
Wright after police decided not to pursue
the case. This private prosecution cost the
campaigners US$123,000 and resulted in
Mr. Wright being fined the equivalent of
US$950. The Hunting Act 2004 came into
force in February 2005. It outlaws fox
hunting, deer hunting, and hare coursing
with dogs. Similar laws also exist in
Scotland. Mr. Wright is quoted as saying,
“The Hunting Act is a stupid law, and a
pointless law, and we will keep our hunts
going until it is repealed.”
Toronto Star, August 11, 2006,
p.A15: “Cancer found to spread
among world’s dogs as a parasite”
Dr. Robin Weiss, head of a research team
at University College in London, UK, has
published an article in the journal Cell
about a strange form of cancer that is
being transmitted as an infectious agent
among the world’s dogs, without help from
viruses or bacteria. The discovery shows
how a single cancer cell can become a
parasite, grow, and then spread worldwide
in susceptible animals. The researchers
said the disease is apparently transmitted
sexually. It arose in wolves as much as
25,00 years ago, then spread to coyotes
and dogs. This is the first study to
document cancer being spread from animal
to animal on its own. The cancer escaped
its original body and became a parasite,
transmitted from dog to dog until it had
colonized all over the world. Fortunately
even though the tumors grow aggressively
at first, they eventually succumb to the
host dog’s immune system. This discovery
suggests further studies be done on
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prostate and cervical cancer to see if they
can spread the same way in humans.
The Globe and Mail, August 14,
2006, p.A11: “Ontario wildlife
hospital cutting services”
The Earth Rangers Wildlife Hospital and
Animal Rehabilitation Centre in
Woodbridge is cutting its wildlife services
in favor of an educational program that will
feature exotic animals. The cutbacks will
result in the loss of 14 full-time wildlife
technicians and rehabilitators. Robert
Schad, Earth Rangers founder, has
donated millions to the wildlife program,
with the goal of inspiring children with a
lasting passion to build a better future. He
blames the government for failing to
provide funding for wildlife treatment and
habitat destruction, while approving the
very urban sprawl that creates the wildlife
problems. But a Ministry of Natural
Resources spokesman said government
legislation specifically excludes
remuneration to wildlife custodians. The
wildlife centre was outfitted with digital xray equipment, an operating theatre, and
species-specific rehabilitation facilities.
Earth Rangers treated 1500 wild birds and
other animals in 2005. They projected
treatment of 2000 animals and birds in
2006. Experienced wildlife care workers
agree that no other organization has the
capacity to take on an additional 2000
animals. Mr. Schad intends to fund a
different centre that will showcase exotic
species from around the world, rather than
strictly Ontario species.
National Post, August 15, 2006,
p.A20: “Arctic caribou numbers see
drastic decline”
Wildlife biologists estimate that some
caribou herds across the Canadian north
have shrunk by as much as 80%. The
biologists blame everything from natural
boom/bust cycles to climate changes to
intestinal parasites. Officials are
considering placing unprecedented
restrictions on how much stakeholders can
hunt. The caribou hunt is valued at $17
million a year in the Northwest Territories
alone, not including the native hunters,
grizzly bears and wolves who also depend
on the herds. There are calls for a halt to
non-native and commercial hunting of the
most affected herds. Some Aboriginals say
they are willing to hunt fewer animals to
help rebuild the herds, but many natives
refuse to accept the data showing the
herds have declined.
National Post, August 15, 2006, p.A9:
“Pet dog euthanized hours before
family returns from vacation”
Critics suspect the OSPCA is abusing its
power with ill-equipped investigators
handling too many cases. The number of
orders issued to the OSPCA to investigate
animal-abuse claims has increased six-fold
over the past six years. Critics charge that
this situation has resulted in some cases
being handled with devastating results. At
a protest in front of the OSCPA’s head
office in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ms.
Sonny Reuter shared the story of her dog
Arko, a 12-year-old, rare Akbash breed. In
August 2003, Ms. Reuter boarded Arko at
the Schomberg boarding kennel for 10
days. OSPCA claims it responded to an
alleged animal abuse call at that kennel.
Investigators came upon Ms. Reuter’s dog
which appeared to be in poor health, and
could not stand up. They judged the dog a
victim of animal abuse. But had they
questioned the kennel owner, he would
have told them Arko had just finished
eating and needed to rest. Officials seized
the dog and euthanized it hours before
Ms. Reuter returned from vacation. Ms.
Reuter was then charged with animal
abuse, a charge she successfully fought
by producing a clean bill of health report
from her vet issued just 90 days before
Arko’s death. A subsequent necropsy
showed Arko had not been abused and
was a very healthy dog. Others at the
protest shared similar situations, where
their pets or livestock were seized then
euthanized and the owners unfairly
charged with animal cruelty.
National Post, August 15, p.A2: “Not
too smart for a mammal”
Dr. Paul Manger, a neuroethologist who
looks at brain evolution, says the supersized brains of dolphins, whales, and
porpoises are merely a function of their
being warm-blooded in a cold water
environment; they are not a sign of
intelligence. The University of
Witwatersrand (Johannesburg, South
Africa) professor says the logic flaw in
equating big brains with intelligence is that
it assumes all brains are built the same. But
an examination of the dolphin’s brain
structure shows it is not built for complex
information processing. Dr. Manger’s
conclusions are certain to be challenged,
as dolphins are widely regarded as one of
the smartest mammals. They are perceived
to possess intelligence, emotion, and other
human-like qualities. Dr. Manger’s
research published in the peer-reviewed
journal, Biological Reviews of the
Cambridge Philosophical Society,
explains that brains are made of neurons
and glia. Glia create the environment for
the neurons to work properly; producing
heat is one of their functions. Dolphins
have a superabundance of glia, and very
few neurons. The dolphin’s brain size is
not large to confer great intelligence. It is
designed to counter the thermal challenges
of being a mammal in water.
National Post, August 19, 2006, p.A3:
“Alligators all around”
Florida’s alligator season is underway. As
many as 8812 alligators will be legally killed
between August and November by
hunters in a “sport” that they characterize
as good clean family fun, albeit dangerous.
The sport attracts everyone from car
salesmen to company presidents, from
women to senior citizens. Hunters can
catch two alligators per permit. People can
buy as many permits as they want this
year, so the entire supply of permits sold
out in four hours. Florida’s dry summer
has resulted in lower than normal water
levels, making the larger, older and more
coveted alligators easier to find. Florida
has had 17 fatal alligator attacks since
1973. The state’s “nuisance alligator”
hotline has handled 13,049 complaints
between April 1st and mid-August 2006, up
3000 from the same period in 2005.
Biologists estimate there are two million
alligators in Florida. The animal was taken
off the endangered list in 1977.
National Post, August 19, 2006, p.A3:
“British animal rights activists
targeting anglers and hunters”
A gang of 35 masked animal rights
activists has attacked several families
fishing on a lake in Lancaster, England,
forcing them to stop fishing. The gang had
earlier disrupted a grouse hunt before
being moved on by police. The nature of
these attacks are prompting fears that
extremists are determined to widen the
scope of their campaign of intimidation. A
spokesman for Country Alliance, an
outdoorsman’s group, said, “It does seem
to be the way animal rights extremists are
heading. Their issue isn’t animal welfare;
it’s about hating people. They simply want
to cause trouble.”
National Post, August 19, 2006, p.A6:
Two Regina girls sue owner of dog
after being attacked”
Nine-year-old Crystal Fox and 17-year-old
Sarah Nicole Carey are suing the mother of
a friend whose Rottweiler-pit bull cross
attack left both girls with permanent,
disfiguring injuries. In a statement of claim
filed in court, the girls say they were
invited into a friend’s home where a dog
ran loose. The mother should have known
the animal was “fierce and vicious and that
it was likely to bite individuals who
approached it.” The dog was not secured,
allowing it “free and easy access” to
children. The dog was also “not properly
controlled or muzzled in the presence of
children”. Since the attack, the girls say
they have suffered pain, loss of enjoyment
of life, mental anguish, and other damages
yet to be determined. They are asking for
general and special damages in an amount
to be decided at trial.
Toronto Star, August 24, 2006,
p.A14: “Mad cow discovery 8th case
in Canada”
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
has confirmed its eighth case of mad cow
disease in an Alberta animal, but stresses
that no part of the beef cow’s carcass
entered the human or animal feed chains.
The 8 to 10-year-old animal’s exposure to
BSE likely occurred before or during the
introduction of new feed regulations in
1997 prohibiting use of cattle parts
susceptible to the disease. CFIA officials
are investigating the animal’s birth farm
and potential sources of contaminated
feed. They also claim the confirmation of
this case demonstrates their surveillance
program’s effectiveness.
The Globe and Mail, August 29,
2006, p.A3: “Trappers outnumbered
in beaver haven”
A shortage of professional trappers in
Langley, B.C. has given beavers free reign
to chew their way to destruction on farms,
business, and residences. Langley, 30
minutes east of Vancouver, is a beaver’s
haven because its streams and wetlands
are bordered by deciduous trees and
shrubs. Trapper Allan Starkey remembers
when 21 trappers worked in the area. Only
three remain. The beaver population has
rebounded in the last few years due to
fewer animal predators and trappers. And
B.C. Ministry of Environment biologist
Jack Evans says that the Langley area is
currently saturated with beavers, with a
population at or above the carrying
capacity of the habitat. This represents an
incredible amount of beavers whose
behavior is almost unchecked. Part of the
conflict between people and beavers is
that people are moving into more rural
habitats where the beaver live. And animal
predators such as cougars and coyotes
who play a vital part in controlling the
beaver population have themselves been
pushed out because of development.
National Post, September 7, 2006,
p.A8: “EU targets imports of East
Coast seal pelts”
The European Parliament has issued a
declaration calling for a ban on all seal-pelt
imports into Europe. The declaration has
several steps to pass before it is enacted in
legislation, but animal rights activists said
it could cripple the Canadian sealing
industry. Europe is the largest market for
Canadian seal fur, although the biggest
importer, Norway, is not a member of the
European Union. Shannon Lewis,
executive director of the North East Coast
Sealers Co-op in Fleur de Lys, Nfld., said
Europeans are not getting the true story of
the hunt. She pointed to the part of the
declaration stating that sealing provides
only a few days’ work each year. In fact,
the primary seal processing plant in Fleur
de Lys employs 40 workers for months.
With a population of only 200, the town
would die if not for the sealing industry.
National Post, September 7, 2006,
p.A8: “Manitoba credit union
employs St. Bernard puppy as
greeter”
The South Interlake Credit Union in
Selkirk, Manitoba is claiming the
distinction of becoming the first financial
institution in Canada with a four-legged
DOG, or “director of greetings”. The 18month-old St. Bernard puppy, named
Takoda, has been a big hit with customers.
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South Interlake acquired Takoda six weeks
ago as part of its plan to make the
workplace friendlier for employees and
customers alike. A U.S. survey
commissioned by the American Pet
Products Manufacturers Association
found that the nearly 1 in five businesses
that allowed pets in the workplace reported
more productive and less stressful work
environments. The credit union picked a
St. Bernard because the breed is friendly,
docile and very trainable.
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The Globe and Mail, September 8,
2006, p.A2: “Pampered pooch, say
hello to the cargo hold”
Beginning September 18, Air Canada will
banish pets to the aircraft cargo area of its
airplanes. Guide dogs will still be allowed
in the aircraft cabins. The move has been
widely criticized by animal lovers, but
praised by those with pet allergies. Air
Canada said its new rule reflects the need
to balance the interest of its customers.
The move to ban animals was lobbied by
the Canadian Society of Allergy and
Clinical Immunology. In the past six years,
the Canadian Transportation agency has
received 19 complaints about the presence
of allergens on planes. Currently, no pets
are allowed in Air Canada’s business
class, nor are they permitted on
international flights. Rival airline Westjet
says its cabins will remain a pet-friendly
zone, allowing cats, dogs, birds and
rabbits. Westjet has a marketing campaign
to stress its willingness to embrace pets on
its domestic flights as long as they are
carried aboard in leak-proof kennels that fit
under the seat. Both Air Canada and
WestJet implement bans on transporting
pets in the cargo compartment during the
Christmas season.
Toronto Star, September 9, 2006,
p.A17: “Saudis ban sale of dogs,
cats”
Saudi Arabia’s religious police, known as
Muttawa, have issued a decree banning
the sale of cats and dogs because “some
youths have been buying them and
parading them in public.” The Muttawa
have judged using an animal as a fashion
statement or showing off a large breed dog
or rare cat as signs of decadent Western
behavior. Pet ownership among arabs is
uncommon, although dogs are kept for
hunting and guarding. Large cities in the
Middle East have problems with stray
dogs and cats. The stray dogs are
considered pests, but most people will not
adopt a cat because they can’t afford to
keep it. Many people can understand the
ban on dogs, since most conservative
Muslims despise dogs as unclean. But
Islamic tradition holds that the prophet
Mohammad loved cats and even let a cat
drink from his ablutions water before
washing himself for prayers. The ban has
also distressed animal lovers who wonder
why the religious police are focusing on
this issue when the country has more
important challenges such as terrorism and
unemployment.
The Globe and Mail, September 15, 2006,
p.A7: “Ottawa Humane Society pledges
to review dog testing after outcry”
The Ottawa Humane Society has
announced a review of its procedures just
five days after the Globe and Mail reported
on a couple who wanted to adopt a
problematic Lhasa Apso that was
euthanized after failing a questionable
temperament test. Although the OHS
initially stood by its testing and results, it
relented after several calls from donors
threatening to pull their support. Kevin
Skerrett and Simone Powell found a Lhasa
Apso and brought it to the shelter in July.
They hoped it would be reunited with its
owners, but they told the OHS they would
adopt the dog if its owners could not be
found. OHS staff subjected the dog to its
standard temperament test, one aspect of
which included prodding the dog with a
fake hand after it had been given food. The
dog failed the test. Although the couple
were willing to hire a dog trainer to correct
its perceived problems, the shelter
euthanized the animal. OHS now plans to
focus on three areas: reviewing the
temperament testing, reviewing the
procedures used to assess who can adopt
animals with special needs, and improving
its public relations.
Coming Events
January 25—27, 2006
THE ONTARIO VETERINARY
MEDICALASSOCIATION is
holding its annual conference and
trade show at the Westin Harbour
Castle Hotel in Toronto, Ontario.
The conference program will feature
concurrent sessions on bovine,
equine, small animals and public
health, practice management, and
hospital personnel.
Special registration fees for out-ofprovince delegates. For further
information, contact
Christine Neziol,
Delegate Coordinator
OntarioVeterinaryMedicalAssociation
245 Commercial Street
Milton, Ontario, L9T 2J3
toll-free telephone (800) 670-1702
toll-free fax (877) 482-5941, or
e-mail: cneziol@ovma.org
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