Tag Archives: Dr. Melissa Logan

Like a Needle in a Haystack

Posted on June 22, 2015 by admin2

She initially presented to her family veterinarian two weeks prior when the swelling was first noticed by her owner. Her family veterinarian took X-rays of her neck where the swelling was most prominent. The X-rays revealed evidence of a needle foreign body located deep within the structures of the cervical neck. Continue reading →

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Ask the NorthStar VETS Vet: Transitioning from phenobarbital to Keppra for seizures

Posted on May 23, 2013 by admin2

Luckily, Keppra (a.k.a. leveteriacetam) is a drug that does not require a loading period to reach therapeutic levels like some other anti-seizure drugs such as phenobarbital and potassium bromide. Consequently, therapeutic benefits can be seen immediately upon dosing the drug and there is generally no need to “transition” your dog onto this drug. Continue reading →

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