Laser Therapy Case Studies, Pain Management in Small Animals, & More

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This month, Cutting Edge has compiled a few articles from other sources that we wanted to share.  The topics this month are-

MLS Laser Therapy Case Study: Treatment of MRSA Lesions

A cat clinic in Arlington, VA successfully healed two large ulcerated lesions on the ventral abdomen of Fooki, an 8-year-old female Himalayan, using MLS Laser Therapy.  See how the technology was administered to heal the lesions that other treatment methods could not.

How Pain Management in Small Animals Has Grown

VeterinaryPracticeNews.com is a website for veterinarians and veterinary support staff that showcases comprehensive and timely coverage of industry news.  They recently published an article that discussed the evolving research and new technology, such as the growing popularity of laser therapy, which has improved the treatment of pain in cats and dogs. Learn how small animal pain management has evolved and what lies ahead here.

Your Complete Guide to Reducing Fear in Veterinary Patients

DVM360.com is a fantastic website that publishes tons of information useful for veterinarians and pet owners alike.  This article educates veterinarians on learning to recognize animal vocalizations and spending more time with pet owners to improve the treatment of pain in small animals. 

Laser Therapy in Companion Animals

Today's Veterinary Practice is another great source of information in the veterinary industry.  This article introduces Laser Therapy.  For many veterinary practices, laser therapy has become a popular tool for effectively treating pain in small animals.  Here’s an introductory guide to laser therapy, including how it works and its therapeutic benefits.

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Meet Dr. Eric Bregman

The Reunion Veterinary Hospital, owned by the Bregman Veterinary group, opened its doors in July of 2014.  This is the second of a 2-part interview where we introduce the veterinarians who work in our facility.

Dr. Eric Bregman is a resident of Reunion, FL, and one of the 2 main veterinarians at the Reunion Animal Hospital.  He is the son of Dr. Jack Bregman, and is a certified Radiation Officer licensed to administer radioactive iodine to treat feline hyperthyroidism.  We sat down with Eric and asked him a few questions.

Interviewer: Eric, Where are you from originally?
Dr. Eric Bregman: I am from a small town in Upstate NY called Delhi. I grew up on a horse farm there.

Interviewer: Where did you get your degree in veterinary medicine?
Dr. Eric Bregman: I got my degree in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania at the School of Veterinarian Medicine in Philadelphia.

Interviewer: When did you first decide you wanted to work with your father, Dr. Jack Bregman?
Dr. Eric Bregman: I was in my 2nd year of college at the University of Houston and at that time I was contemplating a career in Human Medicine. One day I had an awakening that I wanted to practice Veterinary Medicine like my father. Veterinarian Medicine was a great part of my childhood so it was easy to feel this way and make that decision.

Interviewer: Growing up, what made you want to be a veterinarian?
Dr. Eric Bregman: As a child, when my brother (Dr. Allan Bregman of the Bregman Vet Group) and I had summers off from school, we would spend our time in the clinic working, helping, cleaning cages, handling the animals- whatever we could do to be a part of the clinic. It was a different era where a kid could be in the office and observe what was going on, and it was accepted.

Interviewer: Which Bregman Vet Group location do you mainly work out of?
Dr. Eric Bregman: I mainly work out of the Reunion Animal Hospital in the Ovation Shopping Center on Lake Wilson Road in Davenport, FL.

Interviewer: Have you ever worked at any other Veterinarian Offices before the Bregman Vet Group?
Dr. Eric Bregman: I have, actually. I did a one-year internship in a small animal hospital in Oradell, NJ. It was a large referral specialty hospital. We did emergency medicine, surgery, radiology, and much more. It was a very intense year in a high volume referral hospital which really set the standard for my career. It’s something that I elected to do after veterinary medical school. It’s not required. It made me the doctor I am today. They had fantastic people and wonderful specialists in orthopedics, neurology, and internal medicine. I received 5 years of knowledge and experience during the year I was there.

Interviewer: How many pets do you have?
Dr. Eric Bregman: I have 2 dogs, both Cairn Terriers (Rescue Dogs) – You know, like the dog from the Wizard of OZ.

Interviewer: Out of all the experiences you’ve had practicing veterinary medicine, which is your most memorable?
Dr. Eric Bregman: That’s a tough question. I’ve had many memorable and life changing experiences. I had a client in Long Island whose cat got out of the house and had some type of trauma, probably hit by a car, and had a fractured back leg. While stabilizing the cat we also identified a diaphragmatic hernia. He had a tear in his diaphragm that was allowing his stomach and liver to move into his chest. Our first surgery involved repairing the life threatening hernia, and one week later we went back to surgery and fixed the fractured femur. We were able to return the cat good as new to the owners. That was about 1- years ago and I still see the cat to this day for his annual  visit.

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Meet Dr. Jack Bregman

The Reunion Veterinary Hospital, owned by the Bregman Veterinary group, opened its doors in July of 2014.  This week, we will introduce you to the 2 main veterinarians at this facility, Dr. Jack Bregman and Dr. Eric Bregman.

Dr. Jack Bregman opened the first Bregman Vet Group location in 1970, at the Midbrook Animal Hospital on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. 44 years later, Dr. Bregman has expanded his practice to four locations with his two sons, Dr. Eric Bregman and Dr. Allan Bregman.

Interviewer: Good morning, Jack. Where are you originally from?
Dr. Jack Bregman: I’m from Brooklyn, NY – born and raised my whole life.

Interviewer: Where did you receive your degree in veterinary medicine?
Dr. Jack Bregman: I received my degree In Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania. I also have a degree in Pharmacy from Columbia University.

Interviewer: When did you first start the Bregman Vet Group?
Dr. Jack Bregman: I opened the first hospital in 1970. That was Midbrook Animal Hospital.

Interviewer: What made you want to start your own practice?
Dr. Jack Bregman: Well, I had worked for a couple of years and felt that it was time to move on to my own office. I worked at a hospital in Bellmore, NY and felt I gained the experience and knowledge needed to start my own practice. I also enjoy being my own boss, so opening my own practice seemed like a great idea.

Interviewer: It definitely turned out to be a great idea! Which Bregman Vet Group location do you mainly work out of?
Dr. Jack Bregman: Today, I mainly work out of our new facility, the Reunion Veterinary Hospital, in Davenport, FL.

Interviewer: When did you first know you wanted to be a veterinarian?
Dr. Jack Bregman: I never wanted to do anything else. Since I was a little kid that’s all I wanted to do. I have a strong bond and love for all animals.

Interviewer: Have you ever worked at any other Veterinary Offices before starting your own?
Dr. Jack Bregman: Yes, just at the office in Bellmore. I was the 2^nd veterinarian there and got all my training in surgery and medicine under a great veterinarian. I felt like I received very good training there. It was such a great experience!

Interviewer: How many pets do you have?
Dr. Jack Bregman: I have 3 cats, 1 dog, 2 horses and 1 mule. We keep the horses and mule on our farm upstate. We used to breed and race horses. At one time, I had between 30-40 horses.

Interviewer: Wow! That sounds like a great experience. Out of all the experiences you’ve had practicing veterinary medicine, which is your most memorable?
Dr. Jack Bregman: Well I can tell you one of the strangest experiences I’ve had. For 20 years I was the Veterinarian for the city of New York and I received a bizarre phone call one day. There were police horses eating in their stable and one of the horses bit the other horse for trying to eat its food. It just so happens that the horse bit the other horse in the tongue. The horse looked like it was in very bad shape by the time I arrived. I sedated the horse and sewed the horses tongue back together. I checked back 2 weeks later and it was all healed. I never expected that to happen. That was about 40 years ago.  Another story is from more recently. I had an instance where a little dog got attacked by a number of Pitbulls. The owners brought the dog in and this small animal was in critical condition. Its intestines and muscles were damaged extensively. After I completed surgery and sewed the dog up, he healed beautifully. I always say the animals make us veterinarians look good. They heal much easier than humans.  Each and every day I get to experience memorable moments by building close relationships with my patients. It’s truly amazing.  Over the years, I’ve had hundreds of instances and encounters with interesting animals and individuals. I’ve worked on animals like boa constrictors to lion cubs and have built strong relationships with each of my patients.  I am very fortunate that I am able to do what I love, which is practice veterinary medicine.

You heard it from Dr. Jack Bregman, founder of the Bregman Vet Group, and one of the head veterinarians at Reunion Animal Hospital.  Later this week we will publish an interview we had with Dr. Eric Bregman.  In the meantime, please visit our website, and make sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter!