In The News: Salmonella Contamination Warning
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase, or use, Wild Kitty Cat Food due to the presence of Salmonella, a pathogen. Cats and other pets consuming this food may become infected with Salmonella. People can also become infected with Salmonella if they handle or ingest this cat food, touch pets that consumed the food, or touch any surfaces that came into contact with the food or pets. Read more about it on the message boards!
Genetics of Ectopic Ureters in Newfoundland Dogs
Did you know Newfies are prone to ectopic ureters? What genes might be responsible? Dr. Mark Ness at UC Davis would love to find out, and wants your help. Newfoundland dogs diagnosed with ectopic ureters are needed, as well as registered Newfoundlands to serve as controls. Check and see if you have patients that may be eligible for these and other clinical trials! Let's lead the way in clinical trial participation and, as a community, help advance the way we practice medicine!
How to get the Most from your Post
Whether you've never posted before, or would like some tips on how to get the best response to your posts -- there's help! Getting the Most from your Posts will show you some excellent tips on getting the answers you need. Thanks to our very own VIN consultant, Kim Schiller, DVM, ABVP, for leading this great rounds discussion.
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A simple molecular method for discriminating common filarial nematodes of dogs (Canis familiaris)
Accurate diagnosis of canine filariosis is essential for choosing correct therapeutic approach. Therefore, reliable methods for discriminating among the different filarial infections in dogs are needed. The authors report simple and highly specific molecular methods that identify the three most common filarial nematodes of European dogs: Dirofilaria immitis, D. repens, and Acanthocheilonema (syn. Dipetalonema) reconditum.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome induced by avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in mice
The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by avian influenza H5N1 viral infection has been reported in many humans since this virus was found to infect humans in Hong Kong in 1997, but no studies regarding an animal model of ARDS with H5N1 viral infection have been found in the literature. Here we present a mouse model of ARDS induced by H5N1 virus.
Fluid replacement via the rectum for treatment of hypovolaemic shock in an animal model
Fluid replacement via the rectum is a viable alternative for fluid resuscitation in this animal model of hypovolaemic shock. This easy and non-invasive method of fluid replacement may be useful when standard intravenous access is unobtainable, and should be compared with other access routes using varying types and amounts of fluids in future animal studies.
Dental Brain Teaser 56: Dealing With Cavity Produced After Extraction
The issue in this case was how to remove the defect and have enough gingiva to close without tension. The only way was to remove all remaining teeth from caudal to the canine, flap the mandible, then reduce the mandibular height down to the bottom of the defect.
Hydromorphone And Midazolam As Premed In Cats; Domitor And Ketamine In Cats With Heart Disease?
I would suggest you use 0.1 mg/kg hydromorphone to start. We would start with 0.2 mg/kg midazolam too. But the tougher cats aren't going to be all that impressed by those two alone. For those tough cats you need to add something ...
Retained Roots With No Visible Pathology: Remove Or Leave Alone?
If the radiograph shows no sign of endodontic or periodontal disease, *and if* the gingiva has completely healed over the root remnants, *and if* this gingiva looks completely free of inflammation, *and if* I am not already doing surgery to extract an immediately adjacent tooth, I will leave sleeping roots lie.
Metaldehyde Toxicity: Prognosis Is Favorable With Prompt, Aggressive Treatment
Many of these dogs do well. There are many factors involved (dose, pre-existing problems, time to treatment, etc.). They must be treated rapidly and aggressively and for a while, but the ones I've treated have done well and the liver values have come down.
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 AAFP Rounds
Sunday, February 18, 8 pm ET
Join Jim Richards, DVM, and Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, for The AAFP Vaccination Guidelines Revisited.
All VINners are welcome to attend AAFP Rounds.
To attend, go to the AAFP Rounds area and click Classroom.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, February 18, 10 pm ET
Join Mark Kittleson, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, for Blood Pressure Measurement In Dog And Cats: Who Are We Really Fooling Other Than Ourselves?
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, February 20, 9:30 pm ET
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How to Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, February 21, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course. Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Pinhole castration: a novel minimally invasive technique for in situ spermatic cord ligation
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Emergency Clinical Guide: Arterial Blood Gasses and more ...
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BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Imaging
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From the Boards:
* Routinely Test For Bartonella?
* AAHA Referral Guidelines
* Mass Casualty Situations: Euthanasia
* Cat With Crusty Skin
Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module A
The Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review course is divided into 3 modules. Each module provides a systematic review of the physiology & pathophysiology of the organ systems included in that section. You will be able to use the 3 modules of this course as a focused and comprehensive preparation tool for the ABVP Core Examination. Even if you aren't going to take the exam, the depth and breadth of this material will provide you with an up-to-date review of organ system pathophysiology. Module A (March 29 - May 24, 2007) includes the following topics: Neurology, Coagulation, Oncology, Immunology, Surgery, Anesthesia and Dentistry* Dates:
March 29 - May 24, 2007 Real-time sessions: Thursdays: March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, and 17; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 16 Course Coordinator:
Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD Course Outline and Instructors:
Coagulation and Oncology (2 weeks) -- Karri Meleo, DVM, DACVIM, DACVR and TBA
Anesthesia -- TBA
Dentistry -- Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVCD
Immunology -- Robert M. Gogal Jr, DVM
Surgery -- Bob Richardson, DVM and Joe Hauptman, DVM, MS, DACVS
Neurology (2 weeks) -- Anne Katherman, DVM, DACVIM and William Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) Module B (June 14 - August 9, 2007) includes the following topics: Respiratory, Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Fluids/Acid Base, Nephrology/Urology and Ophthalmology.* Module C (Aug 23 - Oct 25, 2007) includes the following topics: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Reproduction and Hematology/Chemistry.*
*Topics subject to change between modules. Tuition:
Member/$266, Non-Member/$373 by March 15, 2007;
Member/$296, Non-Member/$414 after March 15, 2007 Register for all 3 ABVP Modules by the start date of Module A on March 29, 2007 and you will receive a discounted tuition rate of Member/$758, Non-Member/$1063. Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks: Will be listed when the course opens To find out more:
Visit the Organ System and ABVP Modules course information pages: To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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