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Business Profile Humans aren’t the only ones who suffer from environmental allergies. Your pets can develop allergies to many things, such as grass, trees, shrubs, dust mites, mold and, most commonly, fleas. As part of the effort to provide specialized care, FVARC offers a full range of dermatology services. Dr. Andrew Lowe, FVARC’s board-certified dermatology specialist, treats animals enduring food, fleas and environmental allergies by conducting diagnostic treatments and overseeing dermatologic disease management. From treating allergic dermatitis to conducting biopsies of deep tissues and caring for cancer of the skin, Dr. Lowe aims to help patients and veterinarians of the Fox Valley control these chronic and frustrating conditions. Dr. Lowe completed his three-year dermatology residency at the University of Illinois and obtained a Master of Science degree in veterinary clinical medicine. And having two cats and an allergic Golden Retriever of his own, he provides compassionate, knowledgeable care. For animals suffering from autoimmune, infectious, parasitic, endocrine, hormonal and psychogenic skin diseases, FVARC can provide therapies needed to manage these conditions. Additional dermatology services include: intradermal skin testing, deep ear flushes and middle ear cultures, video otoscopy and myringotomy, polyp removal and hair-loss management. For over a decade, doctors at Fox Valley Animal Referral Center (FVARC) have worked as part of a team with primary care veterinarians to provide specialty care, advanced diagnostics, and around-theclock emergency and critical care services. The FVARC staff consists of doctors, certified technicians, assistants, care coordinators, clerical, and customer service representatives who are dedicated to the health and comfort of its patients. By expanding its services and exploring new ways to bring advanced veterinary care to pet owners, FVARC handles emergency situations and is trained to triage quickly. The referral center also offers surgical services, ophthalmology, radiology, internal medicine, radioactive iodine therapy and canine rehabilitation. 4706 New Horizons Blvd. Appleton 920.993.9193 www.fvarc.com Dr. Andrew Lowe This Dachshund suffered from extensive hair loss and inflammation. Simple in-house testing revealed large numbers of a parasite called Demodex canis. Demodex mites can be challenging to treat, often requiring long periods of treatment. With diligent followup appointments and treatment adjustments, excellent results can be seen, as in this patient who, after five months of treatment, had complete resolution of clinical signs. The cat shown here had severe, weeping, ulcerative skin lesions. Biopsy results were consistent with eosinophilic plaques. The lesions, though severe in this case, are a common manifestation of allergies in cats. Treatment involves attempting to identify and remove the source of the allergy. In cases where the offending allergen cannot be identified or removed, long-term treatments aimed at reducing inflammation are necessary. The clinical presentation of this patient, as well as in-house testing, was suspicious for an autoimmune disease called pemphigus foliaceous. Biopsies confirmed the diagnosis. Pemphigus foliaceous causes the immune system to incorrectly target and “attack” normal components of the skin. The dog responded well to treatment with a combination of immunosuppressive medications. Advertisement March 2010 6
HIDDEN in plain sight Do you recognize this local architectural detail? Submit your answer along with your name and address by April 12, 2010. If you are correct, you will be entered in a drawing for $25 gift certificate to For Michael Easker, taking on the job of Director of Finance for the city of Neenah was a matter of simple math. The position incorporates the three things he enjoyed most: accounting, politics and government. Accepting the title of director meant taking on a lot of responsibilities, such as having custody of $50 million! Easker handles the city budget, provides financial advice and guidance, and oversees money that is invested and borrowed by the city. The current state of the economy has created a tight budget for the city, which has challenged Easker to get creative in finding ways to fund needed services. “It’s harder now than it ever has been,” he adds. But despite these obstacles, Easker stays focused on the rewarding aspects of his job. He says the most satisfying part of his job is providing peace of mind to the citizens of Neenah so they can trust the integrity of the city they call home. “We are truly serving the public in a way that provides them assurances that their funds are being looked after,” Easker says. Seeing the big picture, fashioning financial policies and taking into consideration what is important to taxpayers are some of the qualities that make Easker great at what he does. Fox Cities at work Get to Know… Name: Michael Easker Residence: Neenah Occupation: Director of Finance for the City of Neenah Years on the Job: 10 The largest selection of beads in Northeast Wisconsin! 1011 W. College Ave., Appleton 920.733.2853 www.glassonion.biz FEBRUARY ANSWER The Jersild Building, Neenah CONGRATULATIONS! Jesse Phillips, Appleton Submit entries to: P.O. Box 2496 Appleton, WI 54912 info@foxcitiesmagazine.com Barlow Planetarium SkyWatch Albert Einstein, center of the picture, is shown in front of the 40-inch refractor on May 6, 1921. In the Footsteps of Genius Few Wisconsinites are aware of a fantastic astronomical treasure that resides in our state. The University of Chicago’s Yerkes Observatory, on the shores of Lake Geneva, is home to the largest astronomical refracting telescope ever built – 40 inches in diameter. Displayed for the first time at the Columbian Exposition in 1893 and opened in 1897, the telescope is still a marvel of design and engineering: the telescope tube is 60 feet long and weighs 6 tons; the main drive gear weighs 20 tons; and the telescope mount is 43 feet tall and weighs 50 tons. Since the instrument is so massive, the telescope does not move up and down to accommodate observers – the observatory floor does. To protect FOX CITIES Magazine 7 By Alan J. Peche, Director of Barlow Planetarium the instrument, observatory dome is so large the entire Barlow Planetarium could fit inside. In 1921, during his first visit to the United States, Albert Einstein visited Yerkes Observatory – the self-proclaimed “birthplace of modern astrophysics.” SkySightings Mar 2, S at 2am: Saturn 8° above waning gibbous Moon Mar 7, S at Sunrise: Last-Quarter Moon Mar 15: New Moon Mar 17, W after Sunset: Venus 7° below waxing crescent Moon Mar 20, 12:32pm: SPRING ARRIVES! Mar 20, W at 7–9pm: BINOCULAR CHALLENGE: Pleiades graze by waxing crescent Moon. Mar 21, E after Sunset: Saturn at opposition Mar 23, S at Sunset: First-Quarter Moon visible Mar 25, W at 1am: Mars 5° above waxing gibbous Moon Mar 29, W at 3am: Saturn 8° above waxing gibbous Moon Mar 29: Full Moon For additional information regarding SkyWatch or Barlow Planetarium, please visit barlowplanetarium.org
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