Case Study

Phillip, a 2-year-old, neutered male Labrador retriever, presented with a two-day history of anorexia, possible mild lethargy and intermittent vomiting.
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Interactive challenge

#64—chemistry: Interpret the clinical chemistry profile of a 5-month-old female domestic shorthair presented for elective spay surgery.

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Feline Focus

Spring and summer are kitten seasons. Help new cat owners with tips on cat transport. Share a helpful video from the CATalyst Council with your staff for more advice on keeping cats calm during their visits. And join Wendy Myers for a live Webinar, Recapturing Adult Feline Wellness Care, on July 12 and 14.

More on cats in this newsletter: Diagnosing Feline Heart Disease and Increasing Feline Visits.

Print/Save the PDF of owner tips for transporting cats    Share video with staff 

Technical Tip

One minute to proper technique: learn how to fill the Catalyst^® lithium heparin whole blood separator. Watch the snippet 

Research Corner

Diagnosing Feline Heart Disease by Sonya G. Gordon, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (Cardiology)
A review of the diagnostic challenges, tests available and how the cardiac biomarker, NTproBNP, when used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests, can improve diagnosis and provide an alternative for screening cardiac risk.

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2011 Cornerstone^® User Conference

October 1–4, The Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling, Illinois
Whatever your practice goals, the Cornerstone^® Practice Management System can help you achieve them. Come with a goal—leave with a plan. Sign up today 

Client Value

Increase cat visits and pet-owner compliance
Use these brochures written just for pet owners to help clients understand the importance of feline care and prevention and turn reluctant clients into compliant ones.

Feline dental brochure    Feline infectious diseases brochure 
Order the brochures for your practice