Planned VIN Server Maintenance for Early Morning Wednesday March 16!
As part of a significant upgrade to VIN's systems, VIN and VSPN will be offline and temporarily unavailable on Wednesday March 16 at 2AM eastern US time (VIN time). We expect this interruption to last less than an hour, and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this interruption may cause. Other times around the world:- US Pacific Time - 11 PM - Tues 3/15
- US Eastern Time - 2 AM - Wed 3/16
- London (GMT) TIme - 7 AM - Wed 3/16
- Tokyo Time - 4 PM - Wed 3/16
- Sydney Time - 6 PM - Wed 3/16
Slides, pictures, and movies ... oh my!
Check out the latest VIN Member slideshow presentation: Mandibular Canine Tooth Extraction! Thanks to Dr. Allen Matson for this valuable contribution to the VIN Database. VIN has many other slideshows and movies that have been provided by your fellow VINners for your viewing pleasure. If you would like to donate pictures that would be suitable for slideshows or movies, please email VINDatabase@VIN.com .
The results are in!
This year's Winn Feline Foundation research grants have been awarded. Read all about it.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
Canine ovariohysterectomy and orchiectomy increases the prevalence of ACL injury
The prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament rupture in all dogs was 3.48%. Females that had ovariohysterectomy and males that had orchiectomy had a significantly higher prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament rupture than the sexually intact dogs. Larger dogs had an increased prevalence of anterior cruciate ligament injury compared with smaller or medium-sized dogs, with the increased rupture rates for sterilized animals holding across breeds and sizes.
Thoracolumbar lateral corpectomy for treatment of chronic disk herniation: technique description and use in 15 dogs
The technique of thoracolumbar lateral corpectomy was evaluated in 15 dogs with signs of thoracolumbar disk herniation. 11 of the 15 dogs were considered disease free after the surgery which the authors describe as a relatively easy surgery for removal of protruding disk material and an alternative to dorsal decompressive surgery.
Serum concentrations of cortisol, sex hormones of adrenal origin, and adrenocortical steroid intermediates in healthy dogs following stimulation with two doses of cosyntropin
Cosyntropin, when administered at 5 microg/kg, IV, effectively stimulated maximum production of cortisol, sex hormones of adrenal origin, and adrenocortical steroid intermediates at 1 hour after administration.
Evaluation of Portal Locations and Periarticular Structures in Canine Coxofemoral Arthroscopy: A Cadaver Study
The results suggest that the ideal limb position for canine coxofemoral arthroscopy was slight limb adduction, thirty degrees of hip flexion, with the stifle in a neutral position.
Fractious Cat Exam Fee
I had a client recently come in with a feral cat for exam that we couldn't get anywhere near without sedation. Client called me back up a few days later complimenting me on my thoroughness and detail but upset that she was charged for sedation because "after all we did that for our benefit and safety."
Metacam Injectable In Cats: With All Of The Label Warnings, Is It Worth It?
I guess my point is that there does not seem to be a very obvious upside to this new indication in cats. Where is the benefit? I don't really understand why this has FDA approval.
Symphyseal Fracture of Mandible and Cat Can't Close Mouth
If you truely can find no other fractures or luxations, I would be inclined to remove the wire. Then I would manipulate the mandibles into proper occlusal alignment and hold them that way by bonding a composite or acrylic splint between the lower canines. Step by step might go something like this...
Severe Hemorrhage In Pregnant Mare After Hindlimb Laceration
It will be interesting (of course that term does not usually mean something good for the patient!) to see how the pregnant uterus responds to the acute drop in oxygen delivery. I suspect the fetus is compromised. Only way to tell is transabdominal fetal ultrasound or possibily fetal ECG (not all that easy in my hands). Fetal heart rate would be increased above 120 if stressed.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, March 15, 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 3
Wednesday, March 16, 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, March 20, 10 pm ET
Join Gerry Snyder, VMD, for The Next Five Years: Ensuring That Your Practice Hits Optimum Goals.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion
Recent Rounds
Tax Law ChangesHistiocytic Disease in Dogs (ACVSc)Beyond General PracticeTaking 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:
Effects of Cyclosporine A on Clinical and Histologic Abnormalities in Dogs with Sebaceous Adenitis
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 36
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Food Animal Production Medicine Nutrition Topics and more ...
Book Review:
Canine And Feline Endocrinology And Reproduction, Third Edition
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Add Mapquest “Get Directions” Function
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: CMS, AAHA, and ABVP.
From the Boards:
* Cutaneous Nocardiosis
* Administration of Human Albumin
* Confused by Heartworm Test Results
* Transdermal Vaccine
Free Bacteriuria CE Course
Bacterial urinary tract infections are something you treat and diagnose at your practice on a daily basis. Why not take a quick refresher course on the topic of bacteriuria and the available methods of diagnosis and earn FREE CE credits at the same time? VIN's FREE CE course, Bacteriuria: If Your Cocci Are Crud, Are Your Rods Real? is now open for enrollment! Instructors:
Carole Bolin, DVM, PhD; Cheryl Swenson, DVM, PhD, DACVP; John Kruger, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Dates:
April 10 - 17, 2005 Interactive session: Sunday evening; 9:30-11:00 pm ET (US), April 10. Practice sessions: Thursday, April 7; 9:30-11 pm ET (US); Friday, April 8; 9:30-11 pm ET If you are new to VIN CE, have not taken a course recently, or are unfamiliar with the new Classroom format, please plan to come for 10-20 minutes during any of the scheduled practice sessions. The link to the Classroom will be located on the main CE page www.vin.com/CE. CE Hours: 1.5 Tuition:
FREE
Attendance at the Interactive Session is open to veterinarians and Veterinary students and does not require registration.
Advance registration is only required for CE Credit. Only those who register before Friday, April 8, 2005, 5 pm PST will be eligible to receive a CE certificate. To Register:
Visit the course information page for Bacteriuria: If Your Cocci Are Crud, Are Your Rods Real? and click on the Enroll now link.
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