Monday, February 15, 2010
where do indian pet clinics stands vis a vis US pet clinics
Dhanan Jaya Rao Our clinics are in NO way inferior to the American clinics. Except for the manpower-reception (2 or 3) & Techs etc., Almost every clinic has x-ray machine- one had digital.
Dental unit is common in all the clinics indicating more awareness amongst clients. Surgeries-spaying, castration very common apart from others lik...e small tumors, management of wounds, fractures- all done by one clinician only- common to have more than one vet in the clinic-partnership practice. Some have ICU units... to be contd.
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Swarupmay Majumdar
nice.
24 January at 19:59 ·
Swarupmay Majumdar
sir,I need to transfuse blood in a dog, where can I get the blood bags? the local Blood bank refuse to supply any bags to me.
27 January at 18:48 ·
Dhanan Jaya Rao
Due HIV problem -restrictions on blood bags- unless u know someone in a blood bank its not possible or go through some NGO (animal or human) they wil manage to get one
28 January at 08:56 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
there are many vets want to learn about Blood transfusion in dogs and cats. can u write us in nutshell some importants facts.thanks sir
29 January at 19:01 ·
Dhanan Jaya Rao
yes definitely for our SAVIN- from monday, ok-am out of station now
30 January at 05:21 · Report
small animal orthopaedic consultancy
I take the privelege of introducing myself as Dr. Ayyappan, Associate professor ,Department of Veterinary surgery and radiology, Madras veterinary college. My area of interest is Small animal orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, skeletal deformities, Joint affecti...ons and Neurology. I have about 15 years of clinical experience in small animal orthopaedic surgery and 5 years of experience Intensive care and emergency medicine. I specialise in is a small animal orthopaedics and work at the small animal orthopaedic unit of the Madras Veterinary college teaching hospital. I completed a 2 month orthopedic training at the Small animal hospital, University of Zurich, Switzerland in 1994,the basic, advanced and special training in orthopedic surgery at AO-International, Davos, Switzerland in 1994, 1995 and 1999. I completed a Phd in 1996 .Subsequently I completed a two year Clinical Post doctoral fellowship in orthopaedic surgeryat the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, USA from 2000-2002 and worked as a consultant at the heart2 heart speciality veterinary hospital, singapore for 2 months. Presently, my focus is on clinical orthopaedic surgeries in chennai and would be glad to answer queries as a consultant in this regard.
a case of pyometra
Swarupmay Majumdar 11yrs old female indian dog, off feed 2 days, passing blood suddenly in moderate quantity with urine and thats what the panic filled owner tells me over phone. No history of getting crossed as far as they know and the dog is housed inside all the time.
I reached them 1.5 hr after the call as they stay in Electronic city..., 20kms away from my clininc. As I reach their house,I am welcomed with a puppy that was struck near the pelvis, it came out easily with a gentle pulling.
Vaginal Exam: Cx: dilated completely, no pups can be felt on passage,straining are faint but dog is active, t-100*f her belly enlarged hugely and abdominal palpations is fruitless,I could make out nothing. it was late at night, I cant afford an X-ray here for dogs, I tried in nearby medical stores to get Calcium sandoz or oxytocin, I failed to get them. I used 25% Dextrose IV 200 ml. and just came back as I found there's no risk and they can wait .
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Swarupmay Majumdar
Mornig the owner informs me ,there is no changes in her. the owner is also telling she is fine and as of now no strainig.
Morning I decided to ref the case to Vet college for Scanning / X-ray. & c-sec with panhysetrectomy.
expect Comments on managing such a case, how long one can wait between two pups, and from the last pup, can we give oxytocin bolus or mix in D25...
Morning I decided to ref the case to Vet college for Scanning / X-ray. & c-sec with panhysetrectomy.
expect Comments on managing such a case, how long one can wait between two pups, and from the last pup, can we give oxytocin bolus or mix in D25...
23 January at 10:44 ·
Gautam Unny
you need to get a local x ray unit to help you. almost all vets use local human hospitals for x rays.
the gap between two pups must not exceed three hours.
oxytocin can be mixed in 25D
you also need to tie up with a local vet surgeon for surgery cases. in practice you cannot afford to let any case get away. so this case even on a 50:50 cash sharing basis with another vet could have got you a lot of cash, then the dressings. so find a vet fast.
the gap between two pups must not exceed three hours.
oxytocin can be mixed in 25D
you also need to tie up with a local vet surgeon for surgery cases. in practice you cannot afford to let any case get away. so this case even on a 50:50 cash sharing basis with another vet could have got you a lot of cash, then the dressings. so find a vet fast.
23 January at 11:14 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
hum,good advice;but thedistance was huge
GUE - post NSAID therapy
Swarupmay Majumdar 10yrs old Dobermann Intact Male with a H/O limping since yesterday morning, owner gives paracetamol + diclophenac 2 times since then and reports now the dog is vomiting since today morning, tarry motion, not getting up and not taking food.vaccination uptodate.
P/E findings: L.N very enlarged, T-100.2*5,mm pale,HR< RR< ...normal. there is some external wounds on legs with some swellings. dehydration is moderate+. Poor maintenance.
DDX: Malena,HGE due to NSAIDs,E.Canis.
Tx: RL,DNS, Tribivet,Rantac,Ceftriaxone.
Adv: DIADOG 1Tab Bid, Syp Rantac 1Tsp bid after 12 hrs. Syp Sucralfate 5ml bid po
evening Blood report: TC 40000, Platelet 1.75 lakh other all normal
Any one has a suggestion:
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Gautam Unny
treat symtomatically for bactremia. avoid oral diclofenac in dogs.
22 January at 19:19 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
I never use them, even meloxicam is also used with caution when I know dog is dehyrated. can u suggest me some antibiotic choice for this case. The testes of the dog is also swollen alot.
22 January at 19:22 ·
Gautam Unny
if the renal function is good, then ceftriaxone sulbacin would be my choice along with metrogyl i/v
22 January at 19:28 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
renal function is ok & normal. I will do this.
22 January at 19:35 ·
Saurabh Saxena
vomitus color?? double check kidney n liver profile?? if no such thg then fluid therapy (RL)mor ,eve for 2 days with no per os intake shd resolve d matter.
22 January at 20:17 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
vomiting is normal, his major proble is he has some injuries which may be the reason of swelling on lt leg and testicle. NPO is difficult, as I can visit them only once. and vomited only once.
22 January at 20:36 ·
Vetrimalai Kutty
The Dob might have developed severe gastritis after giving the Para+diclofenac, it is better to treat the pet with antiulcerative drugs such as pentaperazole with appropriate fluid and gradually treat the primary problem with meloxicam after ascertain the cause of swelling ...injury , arthritis ?
22 January at 21:49 · Report
Cyril Roy
Fluids(because he will be loosing lot of fluids in the gut), do a accult test if the vomiting or stools has blood. If so botropase.... antibiotics, antinflammatory and antiemetics with caution..I suppose..I am not an expert..so take it with a pinch of salt..The last time i touched a dog is few years ago
23 January at 00:18 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
update: the dog is better except not eating. swellings are drastically reduced. there is no more black starry stool. Today Tx: ceftriaxone 500mg iv,RL 500ml+DNS 500ml iv, catosol,and rantac. want to continue the ceftriaxone again. he is also on Syp Gryptol + syp Rantac.
23 January at 19:47 ·
Vetrimalai Kutty
u can continue ceftriaxone for 2 days along with fluids , syp Rantac o.k. what r catosol , Gryptol , please mention the generic name so that everybody can understand.
23 January at 21:57 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
catosol is " Butaphosphan & Cyanocobalamin injection" marketed by Bayer AH avl in 30 ml vials. Gryptol is " Ciprofloxacin+tinidazole combination syrup"
24 January at 09:41 ·
Vetrimalai Kutty
thank u , replying u very late due to telephone cable problem, rectified now.
09 February at 18:14 · Report
lens luxation
Swarupmay Majumdar
lens luxation
22 January at 18:37 ·
Gautam Unny
yes now we can discuss the treatment options and therapies
22 January at 18:58
Swarupmay Majumdar
really? I had put enough time to understand what it could be by analysing in this manner ( ruled out)
1.eye lids:can it be ectropion,distriasis?
2. conjunctiva: relaetd to 3rd eyelid,inflamation
3.not related to lacrimal & naso lacrimal system... See more
4.cornea: KCS,keratitis,edema,abcess
5.Ant Uvea: persistant pupillary membranes,cyst, aplasia,lipid laden aqueous humor
6.vitreous: no idea
7.post segment: no idea
orbit as a whole: proptosis.
8.lens: cataract-no: nuclear sclerosis: not looking
Lens- luxated and materail oozing out.there will be no eye discharge in lens luxations as it is inside the eye.
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TX opyions: 1.Aspirate the lens content
2. allow maturation-negligence
Tx Biochemmy: Calc fluricum 6x 3 pills bid 1 months
Homeopathic eye drops
1.eye lids:can it be ectropion,distriasis?
2. conjunctiva: relaetd to 3rd eyelid,inflamation
3.not related to lacrimal & naso lacrimal system... See more
4.cornea: KCS,keratitis,edema,abcess
5.Ant Uvea: persistant pupillary membranes,cyst, aplasia,lipid laden aqueous humor
6.vitreous: no idea
7.post segment: no idea
orbit as a whole: proptosis.
8.lens: cataract-no: nuclear sclerosis: not looking
Lens- luxated and materail oozing out.there will be no eye discharge in lens luxations as it is inside the eye.
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TX opyions: 1.Aspirate the lens content
2. allow maturation-negligence
Tx Biochemmy: Calc fluricum 6x 3 pills bid 1 months
Homeopathic eye drops
22 January at 19:10 ·
DDD-dancing dobermann disease
Mohammad Z Rahman Does anybody have any information about FLANK SHAKING DISEASE of Dobermen?
Gautam Unny
as far as i know it should be flank sucking disease in dobermann an obsessive canine disorder. its similar to tail chasing in the spitz.
22 January at 09:30 · Report
Gagan Gaudi
i think u r talking about Dancing Doberman Disease
22 January at 09:36 · Report
Gagan Gaudi
Dancing Doberman disease is a neuromuscular disease of Doberman Pinschers of either sex, 6 mo to 7 yr old. Initially, affected dogs intermittently flex the hip and stifle of one pelvic limb while standing. Within several months, most dogs alternately flex and extend both pelvic limbs in a dance-like fashion. They often prefer to sit rather than ... See morestand. The condition slowly progresses to mild paraparesis, decreased proprioception, and atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscles. The thoracic limbs are not affected. The etiology is unknown. Pathologic changes have been reported in pelvic limb muscles as well as peripheral nerves, and whether this is a primary muscle or nerve disease remains to be clarified. There is no treatment, and signs do not resolve. However, the disease usually does not result in severe disability and does not appear to be painful.
Source Merck's Manual
Source Merck's Manual
22 January at 09:37 · Report
Mohammad Z Rahman
That's what I wants to know.. I agree with you..somebody else told me so..that's why I got confused..thanks for correcting me..
Do u know is it breed specific or not? I saw a Pitt Bull with similar symptoms..I am just curious..nothing else...any way thanks a lot.
Do u know is it breed specific or not? I saw a Pitt Bull with similar symptoms..I am just curious..nothing else...any way thanks a lot.
22 January at 09:43 · Report
Gagan Gaudi
yes its breed specific thats why the name DDD. its a genetic disease and no treatment
22 January at 10:15 · Report
Ajitesh Kumar
27 January at 15:47 ·
it could be due to metronidazole toxicity also.
helpsites for US vet aspirants
Abu Yousuf Betul Dear SAVIN friends I am M A Yousuf Betul.I completed DVM (2006) and MS in Pathology (2008) from Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University. Now I am working in a small animal hospital ( Animal Care and Control) in Manhattan, New York. I have an ambition to get a Vet lisence via ECFVG in USA.
Gautam Unny
dear Abu, please inform members here about the process of getting license in the US, so that in case any young veterinarian wishes to start practice there, he can try.
20 January at 17:25 · Report
Mohammad Z Rahman
here is the detail for ECFVG certification..
http://www.avma.org/educat
and for basic information
www.avme.org... See more
these two sites are very informative in many aspects..
http://www.avma.org/educat
and for basic information
www.avme.org... See more
these two sites are very informative in many aspects..
22 January at 08:07 · Report
vitiligo dogs
photo posted by Dr Gautam UnnyGautam Unny all inputs on the pictures above are welcome. its an intresting and challenging case. please share your thoughts on the possible diagnosis
Swarupmay Majumdar
ddx:
Phempigus as usual most likely,then other tentative
1.Dermatomyositis- not very likely
2. dermatomycosis: likely
3. superficial canidiasis: likely... See more
3.canie acne; very likely
4.cold agglutination disease: likely due to cold in delhi
5.photo sensitivity: can be suggestive,need to think
6.Vitiligo?( mis spelled?) very likely rare condition
7.squamous cell carcinoma- need to be ruled out
I think the case must be a challenge for new vets like us!!
Phempigus as usual most likely,then other tentative
1.Dermatomyositis- not very likely
2. dermatomycosis: likely
3. superficial canidiasis: likely... See more
3.canie acne; very likely
4.cold agglutination disease: likely due to cold in delhi
5.photo sensitivity: can be suggestive,need to think
6.Vitiligo?( mis spelled?) very likely rare condition
7.squamous cell carcinoma- need to be ruled out
I think the case must be a challenge for new vets like us!!
19 January at 18:50 ·
Ajitesh Kumar
VITILIGO or DLE. CHANCE OF VITILIGO IS MORE IF THERE ARE NO ULCERATIONS.
20 January at 09:50 · Report
Gautam Unny
it does look like vitiligo.
http://www.ggarr.org/dogs/
http://www.ggarr.org/dogs/
20 January at 10:13 · Report
Gautam Unny
ok everybody treatment options for vitiligo
20 January at 10:13 · Report
Gagan Gaudi
i dont think there is any treatment available for vitiligo. only thing we can do is to avoid taking dog in direct sun light and use sun screen lotions to avoid sun burns. homeopathy may be tried
20 January at 10:48 · Report
Ajitesh Kumar
there is no treatment. its a genetic disease, so breeding shd be avoided to prevent its spread
20 January at 15:20 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
21 January at 18:46 ·Michael Jackson, had both Vitiligo and DLE!! so its difficult imagining alone. Vitiligo is also related with immuno suppressive conditions. so avoid cortisones in suspected cases of vitiligo please, as it may become severe. Also to mention, better keep the animal on veg food strictly.
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Its not ture that vitiligo is having no treatments. Forget about those plasing etc, homeopathy is giving very good result.Anyway this list is for those vets who believes there are many other ways to treat also other than only allopathy.
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Homeopathic treatments: ... See more
1. give " ginko biloba 200- 4 doses- morning eveining for 2 days"
2. wait and on on 7th day give " Arsenic Sulph Flavum 1M- 1 dose-orally'
3. repeat after 7 days
4. on 3rd wk, if no changes are seen give " Syphilinum 1M 1 dose orally one.
5. wait for a wk and again repeat " Arsenic sulph Flavum 1m -1 dose orally.
6. during this whole process, you make a paste of " OIL OF BUCHI mother tincuter " 1 ml in 1 tsp plain vaselin or liq parafin and keep applying for a month.
If the mark are on lips, there's no results coming from the treatment ,but if lips are untouched, you will get sucess.
if you try this "oil of buchi-arsnic sulph-ginko biloba-syphylinum" comination, please us know how far it worked.
thanks for presenting this nice topic
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Its not ture that vitiligo is having no treatments. Forget about those plasing etc, homeopathy is giving very good result.Anyway this list is for those vets who believes there are many other ways to treat also other than only allopathy.
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Homeopathic treatments: ... See more
1. give " ginko biloba 200- 4 doses- morning eveining for 2 days"
2. wait and on on 7th day give " Arsenic Sulph Flavum 1M- 1 dose-orally'
3. repeat after 7 days
4. on 3rd wk, if no changes are seen give " Syphilinum 1M 1 dose orally one.
5. wait for a wk and again repeat " Arsenic sulph Flavum 1m -1 dose orally.
6. during this whole process, you make a paste of " OIL OF BUCHI mother tincuter " 1 ml in 1 tsp plain vaselin or liq parafin and keep applying for a month.
If the mark are on lips, there's no results coming from the treatment ,but if lips are untouched, you will get sucess.
if you try this "oil of buchi-arsnic sulph-ginko biloba-syphylinum" comination, please us know how far it worked.
thanks for presenting this nice topic
cat that died
Swarupmay Majumdar hi, An Indian male cat 9 months old, brought to clinic with H/O missing for 10 days, lossed body weight tremendously,not able to walk arround and not having his usual food " wiskas gelly". His vaccinations are upto date,dewroming aswell. The cat was smelling like being dipped in petrol tank, there were mobil/greese mar...ks on him and lots of sand on skin. he is severly dehydrated, T-100.3*f, mm very pale and anaemic. Blood collected and sent for lab testing.waiting for reports. TDX: Hepatic Lipidosis due to Fasting!, Infectious Feline Peritonitis, renal failure. TX given: Rantac> catosol>bayrocin 1 shot> IV fliud thoughout day given 300 ml. outcome by eveing: cat is able to move around and active.
See more19 January at 12:27 · · · · ReportAjitesh Kumar
wt is hepatic lipidosis
19 January at 16:02 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
Liver is the largest store place for glucose. when an animals sick or deprived of food, liver gradually loss its stored glucose. the place is then occupied by lipid. in this conditions we call it as hepatic lipidosis. the cat could have been caught inside a car for days!!
19 January at 16:50 ·
Ramesh Hebballi
Presence of grees on coat may be low intensity lead poisoning!
20 January at 07:12 · Report
Ajitesh Kumar
great dr majumdar
20 January at 17:36 · Report
Mahalingam Muralithas
Dr.Majumdar, As I told you regarding that Anabolic steroid.
3 months, GS, male pup had Babesiosis and treated with Beranil, now this pup having IMHA and undergoing Prednisolone and other supportive treatment.
bone marrow still responsive ad pup is still anemic. is it possible to give anabolic steroid(Nandralone) at this stage? what are the side effect, if we give at this age?
3 months, GS, male pup had Babesiosis and treated with Beranil, now this pup having IMHA and undergoing Prednisolone and other supportive treatment.
bone marrow still responsive ad pup is still anemic. is it possible to give anabolic steroid(Nandralone) at this stage? what are the side effect, if we give at this age?
20 January at 21:15 · Report
Swarupmay Majumdar
@ramesh : can u tell more about it " lead poisoning"
savin's one month
Swarupmay Majumdar SAVIN completing 1 month :
Dear friends, we are completing 1 month of being with SAVIN. SAVIN has been a great help for me to learn new things from many other vets and has inspired me back to read a liitle before commenting. This a now a trustworthy companion for my daily vet practice and I look forward to see many vets... join me to wish SAVIN to be the best friend for vets in small animal practice.
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Sumit Virmani
Its a good initiative taken up by you, Dr. Majumdar.
Hoping for a mutual growth & many more fruitful interactions.
All the best
Hoping for a mutual growth & many more fruitful interactions.
All the best
18 January at 14:28 · Report
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