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Recently Added on VIN

Symposium of the American Heartworm Society 2004 (AHS 2004)

• Recycled Rovers
• Housetraining the Elderly Dog
• Taenia Hydatigena (the other white tapeworm)

Impact of Giardia vaccination on asymptomatic Giardia infections in dogs at a research facility
At weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 following vaccination, there were more Giardia-positive dogs in the vaccinated group compared with the controls. At week 20, an equal number of dogs were Giardia positive, and at week 24, fewer dogs were positive in the vaccinated group than in the control group. However, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups.

A comprehensive study of Easter lily poisoning in cats
Results confirmed vomiting, depression, polyuria, polydipsia, azotemia, glucosuria, proteinuria, and isosthenuria as toxic effects of the Easter lily plant. Another significant finding in serum was elevated creatinine kinase. Significant histologic kidney changes included acute necrosis of proximal convoluted tubules and degeneration of pancreatic acinar cells.

A retrospective study of visceral and nonvisceral hemangiosarcoma and hemangiomas in domestic animals
Clinical outcomes of 76 cases of nonvisceral hemangiosarcomas in dogs and cats were obtained from submitting veterinarians. Completeness of excision of a tumor is the most important factor that can be used in predicting clinical outcome.

Effect of glomerular filtration rate on clearance and myelotoxicity of carboplatin in cats with tumors
In cats, an individualized prescription strategy for carboplatin administration based on a targeted AUC and determination of GFR might more uniformly predict myelosuppression than that predicted by conventional dosing based on body surface area.

Resorptive Roots In Dogs?
We are all familiar with dental resorptive lesions in cats. Well, it turns out that dogs can get them too. The more detailed our oral exams, the more likely we are to find these -- and they are not uncommon..

How Should We Handle A First Time FLUTD Or Stranguric Dog?
I think the big interventions in these cats are: avoid stress, do whatever it takes to encourage the cat to void frequently, and make sure the owner understands that if it's idiopathic sterile cystitis ...

Time To Up Fees To Match The Quality Of Our Work, But ...
We can have a really hard time raising fees. Silly us. We tend to worry about losing clients, about clients complaining, and about clients not being able to afford to care for their animals. I think we worry more about clients' money than the clients do! There is a big difference between "can't pay" and "won't pay". Don't let the stingy complainers set the tone for your practice.

Euthanasia Injection Sites: Intrahepatic, Etc.
I inject on the right side, going between ribs 10-11, angling forward. Some are dead before they go back in the cage, others sit there and look at you for 3-5 minutes. I use an 18g, 1.5" needle.

How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, January 12, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.

Sunday Rounds
Sunday, January 16, 10 pm ET
Join Eileen Sam Morris, DVM, for Hiring The Right Person.
This session is a part of VIN's 2005 Career Symposium.
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Recent Rounds

Abstract Of The Week:
Transdermal Methimazole In The Treatment Of Cats With Hyperthyroidism

What's Your Diagnosis?
* FAD Case 1
* Case Archives

Website Of The Week:
Food Animal Production Medicine, and more ...

Book Review:
Equine Science
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From the Boards:
* Why Are You A Veterinarian?
* Teaching Children How To Behave Around Dogs
* Why The PU/PD?
* Ear Cytology

Lions And Tigers And Servals, Oh My: Basic Medicine And Husbandry Of Non-Domestic Cats

• Has the exotic cat craze infected your clients?
• Are you uncomfortable about your ability to handle and treat these unusual creatures?
• Do you know what these cats require in the way of diet, vaccinations, and housing?

VIN CE can help!
VIN's Lions And Tigers And Servals, Oh My: Basic Medicine And Husbandry Of Non-Domestic Cats will give you an informative overview of the needs of these non-domestic cats.

Instructor:
Laurie Gage, DVM

Dates:
January 31 - February 14, 2005
Interactive Sessions: Monday Evenings; 9:30-11:30 pm ET

4 CE Credits

Tuition:
Member/ $61, Non-Member/$108 before January 17;
Member/ $68, Non-Member/$120 after January 17;
VSPN okay
(This course is open to veterinarians, veterinary students, and veterinary technicians.)

To learn more about this course, and to enroll visit the Lions And Tigers And Servals, Oh My: Basic Medicine And Husbandry Of Non-Domestic Cats
course page.