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Original article from Veterinary Practice News here. Many of our Epica Animal Health customers use their Vimago™ imaging platform to take HDVI (High-Definition Volumetric Images) of their animal patients prior to dental work to help identify any potential issues. New dental care guidelines, updated from the 2013 edition, the 2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats are designed to help veterinary professionals expand their current client education efforts, so pet owners understand periodontal disease can be avoided through regular dental checkups and proper home care The new guidelines also help veterinary practitioners address the fear of anesthesia among pet owners, as it is the most common reason for declining dental procedures. “Regular dental care is one of the most powerful ways we can improve the quality of life of our patients,” said AAHA chief executive officer, Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP (emeritus). “AAHA continues to support the use of general anesthesia in dental procedures to promote appropriate diagnostic capabilities and decrease patient stress, injury, and risk of aspiration. Because home care is crucial in the support of a healthy, pain-free mouth, client communication and education remain central to these guidelines.”

Original Post here. Students in the Veterinary Technology program at the College of Southern Nevada had a special visitor in the clinic earlier this month: a 22-year-old Harris Hawk named Zara. Under the direction of program Director Dr. Dennis Olsen, students assisted in a CT scan of the bird, who injured a talon and was having trouble gripping with her claw. It’s the first time a bird has been put in the state-of-the-art Vimago veterinary CT scan machine, one of only two Vimago systems in the state of Nevada. Zara and her owner, Alfonso Uceda, came to the lab through Dr. Dominic Cacioppo. Cacioppo owns Park Animal Hospital. The two suspected Zara had suffered a strained tendon during a recent hunting excursion, but Cacioppo didn’t have the appropriate equipment in his practice to get a good look. The Vimago machine, which CSN purchased in mid 2016, allowed for better imaging of the area. Read the full story .

Original Post from Facebook here. Epica Animal Health customer, Mobile Pet Imaging, recently had the opportunity to work with the veterinary team at the Miami Zoo. “Milo,” Zoo Miami’s 7 year-old male Queensland Koala, went through a series of procedures on Wednesday as part of an overall health exam. The exam was performed by Zoo Miami Associate Veterinarian, Dr. Gaby Flacke, assisted by Associate Veterinarians, Dr. Marisa Bezjian and Dr. Jimmy Johnson. In addition to being part of a Zoo Miami’s general preventative health program, this exam was also being done in preparation for the introduction of Milo to “Rinny,” a 3 year-old female Koala that arrived from the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in South Carolina on September 21st. #ZooMiami #AnimalHealth #Koala

Epica Animal Health Customer, Dr. Gary Norsworthy, DVM, DABVP, recently published the 4th edition of 'The Feline Patient'. Dr. Norsworthy is one of the leading experts in feline veterinary care, and has presented more than 300 lectures on the topic. The Feline PatientFourth Edition maintains its tradition of providing a comprehensive yet accessible reference to feline diseases. Topics are arranged alphabetically within sections, allowing busy clinicians to rapidly find information on diagnostics and treatment options, all specific to the unique needs of cats. Now bigger and better than ever, the user-friendly Fourth Edition offers a wealth of reliable, up-to-date information for managing feline patients. This revision includes more than 500 additional clinical photographs and 84 new chapters, with significant expansions to the behavior, clinical procedures, and surgery sections. CT and MRI modalities have been added to the imaging section, already the most extensive collection of feline radiographs and ultrasounds in print. The Feline Patient, Fourth Edition  is an essential resource for all practitioners seeing feline patients. Learn more about the book here.