Planned VIN Server Maintenance for early morning Wednesday January 19!
As part of a significant upgrade to VIN's systems, VIN and VSPN will be offline and temporarily unavailable during the wee hours of the morning (US Eastern Time) for a short time on Wednesday, January 19 at 2:00 am ET. We expect this interruption to last less than an hour, and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this interruption may cause.
What is VSPN?
It's VIN's Veterinary Support Personnel Network. Technicians, receptionists, assistants, etc. have access to message boards and live chats designed specifically for them - and it's FREE.
Have your employees sign up!
Trying to write a clinic newsletter, but stumped for articles?
The Newsletter Article Bank is available. Thanks to VINners' contributions, we're gathering a collection of articles written by members that you can use in your clinic's newsletters. We hope that if you want to use some articles, you'll contribute some that you've written. Just click the Library button, scroll down to VIN's Newsletter Article Bank, and go!
Recently Added on VIN
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Treatment of Canine Alopecia X with Trilostane
Treatment with trilostane led to complete hair regrowth in 85% of the Pomeranians and in all of the miniature poodles within 4 to 8 weeks. No adverse events attributed to treatment with trilostane were recognized.
Diagnosis of Flea Allergy Dermatitis: Comparison of Intradermal Testing with Flea Allergens and a FceRI a-based IgE Assay in Response to Flea Control
These results indicate that intradermal testing with flea extracts is more accurate in the diagnosis of flea allergy dermatitis than in vitro tests. Moreover, pure flea saliva used as a reagent for intradermal testing provided the best results in terms of sensitivity, specificity and overall accuracy although the Greer extract, a whole body flea extract, also allowed a good correlation between intradermal testing results and clinical approach to flea allergy dermatitis diagnosis
Investigation on the Clinical Efficacy and Safety of 0.1% Tacrolimus Ointment (Protopic) in Canine Atopic Dermatitis
In this study, dogs with localized disease appeared to respond better than those with generalized disease... It is likely that the reason for which the improvement was more pronounced in dogs with localized disease is in the total daily amount of tacrolimus allowed.
Alterations of Mast Cell Mediator Production and Release by Gamma-Linolenic and Docosahexaenoic Acid
Gamma-linolenic acid increased tryptase activity and decreased histamine release after C2 stimulation. docosahexaenoic acid diminished PGE2 production in activated C2. These results support the prescription of GLA- and DHA-enriched diets to reduce inflammatory signs in canine atopic dermatitis.
Email Scams That Target Your Bank Account Number
I have an ad for a dog for adoption. She is a 45 pound pitbull mix with seizures, not highly adoptable. I received the following message in my email this morning. I don't know if this is a joke or a money laundering scam ...
Clients Believe The Breeder's Medical Advice
Using my special wordprocessor program from adobebetweenthelinesreader.com, I found that what really happened is that the breeder has bred a lot of puppies that got demodex, and the purchasers complained ...
When To Use Atopica
Dr. Helen Power (ACVD) recently presented some data at the World Congress of Dermatology on 38 dogs in her practice that have been on cyclosporine for 36-48 months, without any significant adverse effects. While this sample is still fairly small (it included many of the dogs in the original clinical trial), it is at least a start.
Magic Drool (Humor)
So far this week, I've been told (in many cases with that particularly derisive look owners give you when you've just revealed yourself to be a complete moron) that saliva:
- is a natural coagulant,
- is a natural anticoagulant,
- kills bacteria stone dead,
- has pain killing properties on a par with morphine,
- and can reduce the rate of growth of skin cancers.
I'm thinking my next septic DIC animal gets hooked up to IV spit.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, January 18, 9:30 pm ET
What's new with you? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, January 19, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, January 23, 10 pm ET
Join Helen Roberts, DVM, for Getting Wet: An Introduction To Fish Medicine.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
Hiring The Right PersonNegotiating That First ContractFeline Pyothorax (ACVSc)Feline Infertility (AAFP)Normal Feline Reproduction (AAFP)Cyclosporine: Ordinary and Extraordinary Uses Neurologic Rehabilitation
 Abstract Of The Week:
Flow Cytometric Immunophenotype of Lymph Node Aspirates
What's Your Diagnosis?
* FAD Case 2
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Conformation And Musculoskeletal Problems In The Racehorse, and more ...
Book Review:
BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Endocrinology, Third Edition
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
eVetsite Upgrade for Mozilla (Firefox) browser
Upcoming Conferences
Looking to attend -- or contribute a paper to -- a veterinary conference? Check out the On The Road With VIN folder, or the Press Releases folder, to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: WVC, SAVMA, and AAHA.
From the Boards:
* Maintaining Body Temp During Surgery
* Radiation Exposure From Airport Scanners
* One Epilepsy Gene Identified
* Ectopic Feti
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/ $68, Non-Member/$120;
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.
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