In case you were unable to attend ...
The Proceedings from the 2004 Northeast Veterinary Conference in Rhode Island are online. Browse the notes by speaker or presentation or search by topic or author.
Interested in Dentistry?
Jan Bellows, Dipl. AVDC, Dipl. ABVP shows the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Smile Book, IV (with links to The Smile Book, III) will show you how to complete dental charts. These excellent resources abound with beautiful photos of normal anatomy and examples of common dental pathology.
Newly Updated Rabies Information
Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2005
Read about how to protect your patients, their owners, and the local community from rabies.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
Analgesic comparison of meloxicam or ketoprofen for orthopedic surgery in dogs
Analgesia after administration of preoperative meloxicam was comparable with administration of ketoprofen at the end of the surgery.
Survey of mistakes made by recent veterinary graduates
One hundred and eight (27 per cent) of 402 questionnaires were returned completed; 87 of 106 respondents (82 per cent) worked frequently or always unsupervised and only 46 (43 per cent) could always rely on support from other veterinarians in the practice.
Effect of breed on anatomy of portosystemic shunts resulting from congenital diseases in dogs and cats: a review of 242 cases
Breeds that were significantly over-represented included the Maltese, Silky Terrier, Australian Cattle Dog, Bichon Frise, Shih Tzu, Miniature Schnauzer, Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier, Irish Wolfhound and Himalayan cat...214 dogs (91.4%), and all cats, had shunts that were amenable to attenuation. Inoperable shunts occurred in 19 dogs (8.2%). 92% of operable shunts in large breed dogs were intrahepatic vs 7% in small breeds. Breeds that were not predisposed to portosystemic shunts were significantly more likely to have unusual or inoperable shunts than dogs from predisposed breeds
Expression of the cyclooxygenase isoforms in the prodromal stage of black walnut-induced laminitis in horses
Results indicated that there was a significant upregulation of COX-2 mRNA expression during the developmental stages of laminitis, with no significant change in expression of the COX-1 isoform. These data appear to provide support for aggressive use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in horses at risk for laminitis; further investigation into the clinical value of selective COX-2 inhibitors for treatment of laminitis in horses appears to be warranted.
FNA: Needle/Syringe Size, Clip Hair?
Are there guidelines as to what size needle and syringe are best for FNA?
Why Not Open A Satellite Practice?
There has to be another way to to get independence of action without the commitment of large amts of dollars and duplication of facilities. ...Wouldn't it be interesting if new Vets that wanted to open could go to a large practice and get both admitting privleges and the use of common facilities?
Internet Site Where Owners Can Send Blood/Fecal Samples For Testing
Okay, I was floored this morning. The client came in wanting annual exam, vaccines, and fecal -- but no heartworm test. Turns out she got online, learned on the website how to clip the dog's toenail and quick it to obtain a few drops of blood, mail in the blood sample for a heartworm test, then purchase Heartgard through this website. No kidding, no joke.
Horse Owner Complained About Our Fees: Are We Too Expensive?
Money is always an issue with clients, I understand, especially this time of the year. I am just curious if we are overcharging for our procedures and diagnostics as a whole...
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, March 1, 9:30 pm ET
Had any crazy clients lately? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, March 2, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, March 6, 10 pm ET
Join speakers from academia, industry, and government for a Round Table Discussion: Beyond General Practice.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
Taking The Plunge: Intermediate Fish MedicineAcute Systemic Anaphylaxis in CatsPractice Ownership Requirements AAFP Student Rounds SessionKnow Your Knees: Osteoarthritis Of The StifleAAFP Behavior Guidelines Part 1 & Part 2Diagnosis of Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats (ACVSc)Getting Wet: An Introduction to Fish Medicine
 Abstract Of The Week:
Biochemical markers of bone metabolism and risk of dorsal metacarpal disease in 2-year-old Thoroughbreds
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Small Mammal Brain-Teaser
* Case Archives Get More from VIN:
* How Can I Cross-Post?
Website Of The Week:
Amphibian Diseases, and more ...
Book Review:
Canine And Feline Endocrinology And Reproduction, Third Edition
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Flash Animations for eVetsites
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: SAVMA, CMS, and AAHA.
From the Boards:
* Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis Test
* Aplysia Gigantea Poisoning
* Some Misleading U/S Images
* Why The Stretchy Skin?
Basic Reptile Medicine
- Do you despair every time you need to get a blood sample from a turtle?
- Do you frantically flip through books when a client asks you what he should feed his snake?
- Do you hand off every iguana case to your associate because you lack confidence in your diagnostic techniques?
VIN can help! Basic Reptile Medicine, a 16 credit hour course, will give you a good grounding in nutrition, husbandry, examination techniques, blood collection/interpretation, drug therapy, anesthesia techniques, and MORE! Instructors:
Stephen Hernandez-Divers, B.Sc.(Hons), B.Vet.Med., D.Zoo.Med.(Reptilian), C.Biol. , M.I.Biol., M.R.C.V.S.; Diplomate RCVS Zoological Medicine, RCVS Consultant in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Reptiles), Dip. ACZM (Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine)
Sonia Hernandez-Divers, DVM, Dip. ACZM (Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine) Dates:
March 22 – May 17, 2005
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, Sunday 5/8; 9:30- 11:30 PM ET 16 CE Credits Tuition:
Member/$245, Non-Member/$338 before March 8, 2005;
Member/$272, Non-Member/$375 after March 8, 2005;
VSPN Okay
To learn more about this course, and to enroll visit the Basic Reptile Medicine course page.
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