VIN Store: A Member Benefit
You are an information junkie. So are your friends and colleagues. VIN has the perfect member benefit to help. The VIN Bookstore - the best prices and free shipping on many orders. - Great information resources
- VIN Member Discounts
- Gift Certificates Available
Some titles may have extended delivery dates -- that's how we keep prices so low -- so ORDER EARLY! Featured Item:
Handbook Small Animal Toxicology & Poisonings, 2nd Edition - Gfeller, Messonnier, 2004
List Price: $59.95 VIN Member Price: $53.96
Authors: Roger W. Gfeller, DVM, DACVECC, and Shawn P. Messonnier, DVM This time-saving, pocket-size guide offers a thorough understanding of toxicology that is essential to diagnosing and treating the complex problems resulting from toxin ingestion, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in animals. The 2nd edition covers patient assessment and treatment techniques, as well as information on over 100 categories of toxic agents. Discussions of each agent include its uses, mechanism, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, common products containing the agent, and acute and long-term treatment. A new avian section makes this edition even more comprehensive and clinically useful. Lunch With VIN at WVC! There's no such thing as a free lunch! (Well ... That's not *always* true.)
Are you going to the Western Veterinary Conference?
If you are, join your fellow VINners for Lunch With VIN on Wednesday at WVC 2004! Find the banner on VIN's Front Page to sign up for this free lunch! If you're not able to join us for lunch, please stop by one of the Cyber Cafe's or the booth (#211) to say "Hello!"
What's new on VeterinaryPartner.com?
VeterinaryPartner.com, VIN's online information resource for your clients, is always adding new content. This week we added:
Demographic, Clinical, and Radiographic Features of Bronchiectasis in Dogs: 316 Cases (1988-2000)
Results suggest that despite substantial clinical abnormalities, dogs with bronchiectasis may survive for years.
Local Anesthetics; Pharmacology and Novel Applications
Drugs or drug delivery systems that produce uninterrupted and prolonged analgesic effects are more likely to be effective in preventing secondary hyperalgesia and the development of chronic pain states.
Neurologic Complications after Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Treatment for Dirofilaria immitis in Three Dogs
Neurologic complications associated with IM injection of melarsomine dihydrochloride for treatment of heartworm disease in 3 dogs are described. Different degrees of neurologic complications have been identified.
Environmental Detection of Microsporum canis Arthrospores in the Households of Infected Cats and Dogs
On the basis of our results, infected cats appear to cause substantial environmental contamination, and provoke a substantial presence of viable airborne fungal elements. Dogs seem to be of lower importance in the spread of M canis: they contaminated surfaces, but they never contaminated the air.
Fecal Floats Using Sugar Solution; Baermann Technique
Here is an explanation for a simple Baermann. Wrap feces in gauze. Tie the gauze to an applicator stick. Suspend the gauze in warm water in a jar. Let the jar stand for at least a day for large animals or three days for companion animals. Remove the gauze and tilt the jar to a 40-45 degree angle. The larvae will wind up in a very small area at the bottom of the jar. Pipette at the lowest point. Totally cheap and totally effective.
Anemia, Thrombocytopenia In Cat With Unconfirmed Lymphoma
In cats, we do not trust FNA for diagnosis of LSA -- especially for an organ that already has lymphocytes in it normally (like the spleen). You need histopath for confirmation of the diagnosis ...
Hyperthyroidism, Heart Block, Hypertension
Most cats with third degree AV block do very well; they don't faint or have low cardiac output since their nodal escape rate is so fast and they are such sedentary creatures. So as long as the nodal escape rate stays around 100, after treatment, the cat is likely to do well.
When To Charge (Or Should I Charge) Clients For VIN Research/Consults?
What do you guys think? Do you charge for this? It doesn't seem unreasonable to me... but what do I know?
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Recent Rounds
* Rabbit Gastrointestinal Disorders
* VIN Town Hall
* Securities Investment Strategies
* Case Study of Feline Respiratory Distress
* Atopic Dermatitis Update
* Highlights Of The Annual Dental Forum
* Chemistry Pitfalls
 Abstract Of The Week:
Effect of carprofen, etodolac, meloxicam, or butorphanol in synovitis
Website Of The Week:
Antimicrobial Resistance, and more ...
Book Review:
Concise Review Of Veterinary Microbiology
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
User Names and Passwords in the eVetsite System
VINner Survey Results:
* Veterinary Support Staff
* Client Sympathy Response
* Grape/Raisin
* Consumer Reports
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Deceptive Advertising And Other Ethics Questions
* Cardiomyopathy Definitions
* Digital Camera Specs
* Importing Drugs From Canada
Purrfect Tests: Diagnostics for Feline Viral Pathogens
When dealing with sick cats: - are you confused about which tests will give you the most bang-for-your-buck?
- do you feel lost when interpreting the results you get??
- do you think you might as well just flip a coin as spend money on a test???
VIN CE can help! Purrfect Tests: Diagnostics for Feline Viral Pathogens will teach you the advantages and disadvantages of the current tests for those pesky feline viral infections (FeLV, FIV, FIP, Calicivirus, Herpesvirus, and Parvovirus). Instructor: Melissa A. Kennedy, DVM, PhD, DACVM Dates: February 25th - March 10th, 2004
Realtime Sessions: Wednesday evenings; (February 25th & March 3rd) 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET Course Description: This 2-week course will describe basic techniques for diagnosis of viral diseases. This will be followed by specific discussion of diagnostics for the major feline viral pathogens - Feline Herpesvirus, Feline Calicivirus, Parvovirus, FIV, FeLV and FIP. The participants will learn: - Diagnostic techniques and their advantages and disadvantages
- The most appropriate assays for diagnosis of feline viral infections.
Message Board Discussions:
Discussions will begin on the start date of the course and will continue for 7 days following the real time session. CE Hours: 4 CE Credits Tuition:
Member: $58, Non-Member: $101 before Feb. 11, 2004;
Member: $64, Non-Member: $112 after Feb. 11, 2004. To Register: Visit the course information page for more details and click on the Enroll now link.
(This course is open for enrollment to veterinary technicians.)
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