Articles 2009
VPN Editorial Blog - December 21, 2009: Would you have euthanized this patient? http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-editorial-blog/cutting-edge/would-you-have-euthanized-this-patient.aspx
VPN: Surgical Insights – December 2009: Declaws Should Be Performed Humanely http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/declaws-should-be-performed-humanely.aspx
Dog bites: don't judge a dog by its cover. Phil Zeltzman. SV supplement 1385/6, 12-18/25-09. (F)
Any dog can bite, whatever the breed. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1383, 12-4-09. (F) (L)
64% of tumors of the tongue are cancerous. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1383, 12-4-09. (F) (S)
Quality of life in pets. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1381, 11-20-09. (F) (L)
Pawspice: interview with Alice Villalobos. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1381, 11-20-09. (F) (L)
Quiz: open wound on the thigh. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1381, 11-20-09. (F)
Distilled water doesn't help with mast cell tumors. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1382, 11-27-09. (F) (S)
VPN Editorial Blog 12-7-09: Spay a pet, save a life
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-editorial-blog/cutting-edge/spay-a-pet-save-a-life.aspx
VPN Editorial Blog: 11-16-09: How (In)competent Are You?
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-editorial-blog/cutting-edge/how-incompetent-are-you.aspx
Evisceration in dogs. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1379/80, 11-6/13-09. (F) (S)
VPN - Surgical Insights: Step-by-step surgery for anal sac cancer, November 2009 http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/step-by-step-surgery-for-anal-sac-cancer.aspx
VPN - Web exclusive: Differential Diagnosis of Hypercalcemia. November 2009
VPN Editorial Blog: 11-2-09: Obesity is just as bad as smoking
Permanent tracheostomy in cats. SV 1377, 10-23-09. (F) (S)
Primary peritonitis. SV 1377, 10-23-09. (F) (S)
Quiz: Hip dysplasia. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1377, 10-23-09. (F)
VPN Editorial Blog: 11-2-09: Is Losing a Patient Worth $1.77? http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-editorial-blog/cutting-edge/losing-a-patient.aspx
4 new pain killers. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1375, 10-9-09. (F) (S)
Quiz: Carpal hyperextension. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1375, 10-9-09. (F)
Fibrocartilagenous embolus on MRI. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1374, 10-2-09. (F) (S)
Calcified discs and disc hernias. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1374, 10-2-09. (F) (S)
Quiz: Constipation in a dog. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1374, 10-2-09. (F)
Squamous cell carcinoma. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1373, 9-25-09. (F) (L)
Pain management in pets. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1373, 9-25-09. (F) (L)
VPN - Surgical Insights: Interview with a suture guru, October 2009
VPN - Web exclusive: What suture size should I use? October 2009
Removing part of the pelvis. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1376, 10-16-09. (F) (S)
Quiz: Nerve sheath tumor in a dog. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1376, 10-16-09. (F)
Vertebra fractures & luxations. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1372, 9-18-09. (F) (S)
Quiz: Gastropexy in a dog with bloat. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1372, 9-18-09. (F)
Elbow fracture repair. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1371, 9-4-09. (F) (S)
Pawspice: interview with Alice Villalobos. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1381, 11-20-09. (F) (L)
Quiz: Intestinal foreign body in a dog. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1371, 9-11-09. (F)
VPN - Surgical Insights: How to confirm partial ACL tears, September 2009
VPN - Web exclusive: How to perform the tibial compression test, September 2009
Mystery of grass eating is solved. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1369, 8-28-09. (F) (S)
Scrotum used as a skin graft. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1369, 8-28-09. (F) (S)
Dog Time: Preventing heat stroke in dogs
VPN - Surgical Insights: 20 ways to avoid trouble with surgery, August 2009
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/20-ways-to-avoid-trouble-with-surgery.aspx
VPN - Web exclusive: How to avoid bandage complications, August 2009
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/how-to-avoid-bandage-complications.aspx
Dog Time: What to expect after dog is fixed?
http://dogtime.com/after-spay-neuter-phil-zeltzman-faq.html
VPN - Surgical Insights: 10 ways to avoid anesthesia trouble, July 2009
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/10-ways-to-avoid-anesthesia-trouble.aspx
VPN - Web exclusive: How to avoid tracheal tears in cats, July 2009
Quiz: Hip luxation in a dog. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1368, 7-10-09. (F)
Dogs in NYC. BK & Phil Zeltzman. SV 1368, 7-10-09. (F) (L)
Risk of death under anesthesia is 0.15% in dogs. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1367, 7-3-09. (F) (S)
Quiz: hemangiopericytoma in a dog. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1366, 6-26-09. (F)
Quiz: Pyometra in a dog. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1365, 6-19-09. (F)
Dog Time: Cryptorchidism: definition, symptoms, treatment
Quiz: Salivary adenocarcinoma in a cat. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1364, 6-12-09. (F)
5 steps to become loved in your clinic. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1363, 6-5-09. (F) (L)
VPN - Surgical Insights: Making sense of hip dysplasia treatments, June 2009
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/making-sense-of-hip-dysplasia-treatments.aspx
VPN - Web exclusive: Hip Dysplasia: Classic changes on X-rays, June 2009
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/web-exclusives/hip-dysplasia-classic-changes-on-x-rays.aspx
Managing spinal cord injuries. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1362, 5-29-09. (F) (S)
Coverage of KYON orthopedic meeting. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1362, 5-29-09. (F) (L)
Quiz: Myasthenia gravis. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1361, 5-22-09. (F)
GI foreign bodies. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1361, 5-22-09. (F) (S)
Communication and medical errors. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1360, 5-15-09. (F) (L)
Prognosis of hemoperitoneum. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1360, 5-15-09. (F) (L)
Quiz: Lung tumor. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1360, 5-15-09. (F)
Obesity in humans. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1360, 5-15-09. (F) (S)
National Pet Week, 2009 campaign. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1360, 5-15-09. (F) (S)
VPN - Surgical Insights: The omentum is your friend. VPN 21 (5), May 2009
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/the-omentum-is-your-friend.aspx
VPN - Web exclusive: “Omental lengthening 101.” May 2009.
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/web-exclusives/omental-lengthening-101.aspx
Dog Time: Why do dogs eat grass?
Aspiration pneumonia. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1358, 5-2-09. (F) (L)
Quiz: Ununited anconeal process. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1358, 5-2-09.
Quiz: Ruptured gallbladder. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1357. 4-24-09. (F)
Remove urinary catheters in paralyzed dogs. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1357. 4-24-09. (F) (S)
Exercise-induced collapse. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1357. 4-24-09. (F) (S)
Quiz: PPDH case. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1355/6. 4-10/17-09. (F)
Dog pyometra on Dog Time: definition, symptoms, treatment
Time management: Create checklists to Get Things Done. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1355/6. 4-10/17-09. (F) (L)
Anal sac removal. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1353, 3-27-09. (F) (S)
Nerve blocks in pets. AA and Phil Zeltzman. SV 1352, 3-20-09. (F) (L)
VPN - Surgical Insights: Organize Your References in 10 Easy Steps. VPN 21 (4), April 2009.
VPN - Web exclusive: The list, topic by topic. April 2009.
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/images/pdfs/ZeltzmanBibliography.pdf
Quiz: Cat hip fracture. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1351, 3-13-09. (F)
Advances in “bloat” (GDV) treatment. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1351, 3-13-09. (F) (S)
Dog arthritis on Dog Time: definition, symptoms, treatment
VPN - Surgical Insights: Cancer Surgery: Never as Good as The First Time. Phil Zeltzman. VPN 21 (3), March 2009.
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/cancer-surgery-never-as-good-as-first-time.aspx
VPN - Web exclusive: 10 Surgical Tips for Cancer Surgery. Phil Zeltzman. March 2009.
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/web-exclusives/10-surgical-tips-for-cancer-surgery.aspx
VPN - Web exclusive: 25 Ways Staff Members Can Prevent Hypothermia. Phil Zeltzman. VPN 3-2009.
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/web-exclusives/25-ways-staff-members-can-prevent-hypothermia.aspx
Bicipital tenosynovitis. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1350, 3-6-2009 (F) (L)
Fibrosarcoma and metastasis. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1349, 2-27-09. (F) (S)
Bladder stones caused by suture material. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1349, 2-27-09. (F) (S)
Treating dog bite wounds in people. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1348, 2-20-09. (F) (L)
Improving compliance for your patients. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1348, 2-20-09. (F) (L)
Quiz: Tracheal collapse. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1348, 2-20-09. (F)
Hemangiosarcoma in cats. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1348, 2-20-09. (F) (S)
Coverage of the 2008 ACVS symposium (orthopedics). Phil Zeltzman. SV 1347, 2-13-09. (F) (L)
Cervical foreign bodies. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1347, 2-13-09. (F) (S)
VPN - Surgical Insights: Deciphering 13 surgeon phrases. Phil Zeltzman. Phil Zeltzman. VPN 2-2009, 21 (2), p. 32-33.
Quiz: Cat hip fracture. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1345, 1-30-09. (F)
Exercise-induced collapse – Interview of Susan Taylor. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1343, 1-16-09. (F) (L)
Quiz: Femur fracture in a cat. Phil Zeltzman. SV 1343, 1-16-09. (F)
VPN - Surgical Insights: Small dose of patience can deter lawsuits. Phil Zeltzman. VPN 1-2009.
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/surgical-insights/small-dose-of-patience-can-deter-lawsuits.aspx