Veterinarian Spotlight #14: Dr. JoongHyun Nam We are delighted to introduce Dr. JoongHyun Nam as this month’s featured veterinarian. Grew up and educated in the beautiful southern region of Korea, Dr. Nam graduated from Gyeongsang National University. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he carried out a distinctive form of military service as a Public Health Veterinarian […]
Estimated reading time: 3.85 minutes A concerning trend is emerging in some small animal practices: after experiencing an unexpected anesthetic death in a breed like a British Shorthair, Ragdoll, or Maine Coon, the understandable reaction is to simply stop offering surgery for these cats. While this approach eliminates the immediate risk, it also prevents these […]
Welcome to the 14th edition of our biweekly newsletter! In this issue, we’re diving into a fascinating case study that highlights a common discrepancy and provides valuable insights for your daily practice. Case Study: The Curious Case of the Mismatched Heart Rates We recently received an intriguing case from a veterinarian. The patient was a […]
Why Right Lateral Recumbency? For dogs and cats, the right lateral recumbency position is the gold standard for diagnostic and screening ECG tests. This position minimizes variability in heart position and thoracic conformation, optimizes electrode placement, and provides the most consistent and reliable waveforms for accurate interpretation. Studies (e.g., Rishniw et al., 2002; Stern et al., 2013) confirm […]
Vet Spot #3: Dr. UJin KIM, Our Featured Veterinarian We are excited to introduce Dr. UJin KIM as our featured veterinarian for this issue. Dr. KIM holds a Master’s degree from Jeju National University in South Korea and currently serves as the team leader of Internal Medicine at the Jeju National University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. […]
Vet Spot #2: Dr. Jae-jin Go, Our Featured Veterinarian We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Jae-jin Go as our featured veterinarian this issue. Dr. Go received his Ph.D from Jeonbuk National University, South Korea and has passed the BCSE/NAVLE exams, qualifying to practice in US and Canada. Dr. Go’s passion is in Critical care and […]
Recording ECG using electrode gel pad on paws is a simple yet effective alternative. We suggest it to customers when pet patients, cats in particular, are not taking the traditional approach using alligator clips comfortably. The electrode gel pad comes with layers of conductive gel and an adhesive sticker. Applying electrode gel pad to […]
Electrocardiography (ECG) is an essential tool in veterinary medicine, particularly for identifying cardiac rhythm disturbances. For primary care veterinarians, a single-lead ECG, specifically Lead II, is often sufficient for the rapid diagnosis of most arrhythmias. While multi-lead ECGs provide a more comprehensive assessment of cardiac function, a Lead II ECG offers a practical, efficient, and […]
Vet Spot #1: Dr. Goh Chee Yeen, Our Featured Veterinarian We are pleased to introduce Dr. Goh Chee Yeen as our featured veterinarian this issue. Dr. Goh is a rising leader in the veterinary field, holding a Master’s degree from University Putra Malaysia. Following a period of teaching and research in academia, Dr. Goh now […]