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Saturday, May 27, 2000
Volume 2, Issue 17

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CONTENTS
1) SPOTLIGHT - Seizures in Pets
2) From the Forum - Leptospirosis?
3) Introducing Robert Warren, DVM
4) From the Forum - Drugs for Cats and Dogs
5) New Day in the Life Article Added
6) Guide Extra - Featured Practices, ExpertCentral Contacts

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NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHT: VETERINARY Q & A - SEIZURES

Learn how to recognize a seizure, what to do in an emergency,
and how to manage this fairly common medical condition in pets.
There are several active discussions in the forum concerning
seizures, and links to these threads are included at the
end of this article.

http://vetmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/aa052400a.htm

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FROM THE FORUM - LEPTOSPIROSIS

"...So his assumption at this point is that it was lepto
and she had it for sometime and the body was trying to
take care of it itself and then finally pooped out. Has
anyone out there had a dog with leptosporosis...?"
KITTY175

Continued...
http://forums.about.com/ab-vetmedicine/start/?tid=694.1
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INTRODUCING ROBERT WARREN, DVM - PRE-VET FORUM ASSISTANT

Robert Warren, DVM, has graciously agreed to help out in the
new Pre-Vet forum. You can read his bio at:

http://forums.about.com/ab-vetmedicine2/start/?tid=49.1

This new forum has already been quite active with several
introductions from the "regulars"! Stop by and meet those
who are considering a career in veterinary medicine.
http://forums.about.com/ab-vetmedicine2/start/

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FROM THE FORUM - DRUGS FOR CATS AND DOGS

"I am putting together my pet first aid/travel kit.
Since I have cats and dogs I'd like to keep everything
in the same place. What are some common drugs both cats
and dogs can take? Or what are some over the counter
must have's for my kit? (either cat or dog.)" MEOWMOM

Continued...
http://forums.about.com/ab-vetmedicine/start/?tid=707.1

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NEW DAY IN THE LIFE ARTICLE ADDED

Meet Angela Randels, CVT, a veterinary technician in an
emergency / critical care facility. Find out what this
exciting career is all about.

http://vetmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/aa052600.htm

To meet others interested in a veterinary medicine career
(vet or tech), stop by the Pre-Vet forum:
http://forums.about.com/ab-vetmedicine2/start/

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GUIDE EXTRA

- Featured Practices -
Have you found an excellent veterinary practice web site during
your web travels? Do you work in a practice that has a web site?
Let us know about it! Stop by the Featured Practices area to
take a virtual tour of vet clinics and hospitals on the web.
http://vetmedicine.about.com/library/clinics/blclinics-index.htm

- ExpertCentral Contact Page -
About.com has experts in just about every topic ready to
help you find an answer to your question.
http://vetmedicine.about.com/library/BLanswer.htm

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