Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity) Martin Ficken, DVM, PhD, ACPV The non-stick coating polytetrafluoroethylene (TeflonTM) on cookware, light bulbs, and ovens releases fluorinated gases upon overheating. This is particularly … [Read more...] about Polytetrafluoroethylene Toxicosis (TeflonTM Toxicity)
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Microfilaria identified in a penguin
Microfilaria identified in a penguin Cheryl Maguire, DVM, Mindy Borst, LVT An unidentified microfilaria was found on a blood smear obtained from a 16-year old, female, captive penguin who was being treated for respiratory aspergillosis. The … [Read more...] about Microfilaria identified in a penguin
Pentobarbital in a Turkey Vulture
Pentobarbital in a Turkey Vulture Travis Mays, MS, PhD Twenty turkey vultures were found dead near the vicinity of a horse that was euthanized. One of the turkey vultures was submitted to the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory … [Read more...] about Pentobarbital in a Turkey Vulture
Submit rabies samples to TVMDL
Rabies cases are on the rise in 2015, and this includes positive cases in Texas and Colorado. Wildlife and domesticated animals are susceptible to rabies; it can be transmitted from one species to another primarily through virus-containing saliva in … [Read more...] about Submit rabies samples to TVMDL
