Pet Food Recall Update!
To help you stay informed about the recent Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods, the VIN community has compiled what we know up to this moment: VIN COMMUNITY SUMMARY There are also several ongoing message boards discussions. The main discussion is here. Read about and share information about cases you are seeing.
Your Responses Matter!
How did your colleagues respond? Results of VIN surveys on many topics have been gathered into a single archive. Check it out!
Cardiac Auscultation And Phonocardiography
This ONLINE TEXT, with hundreds of examples and explanations of heart sound recordings that provide a practical way to learn and review the interpretation of normal and abnormal heart sounds, is available to all VINners. If you prefer, you can also purchase a hard copy from the VIN Bookstore. Featured Book: Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Wortinger, 2007
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Stability of selected hematology variables in canine blood kept at room temperature in EDTA for 24 and 48 hours
Most hematologic analyses are performed within a short time of blood sampling, but samples collected at the end of a week may have to be stored for up to 2 days. The stability of hematologic constituents is poorly documented. The objective of this study was to compare the results of RBC, WBC and platelet counts, hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration, and MCV before and after storage of canine blood at room temperature for 24 and 48 hours. RBC count and Hgb concentration were stable for the duration of the study. Differences in WBC and platelet counts varied with the specimen, independently of the initial value. MCV increased consistently over the 2 days. However, only a few results were misclassified.
Fluid and electrolyte shifts during and after Agility competitions in dogs
This research assesses the relative contribution of splenic contraction and fluid shifts out of the vascular compartment to the increases in packed cell volume associated with agility exercises. It also aims to evaluate the changes in the concentrations of electrolytes and markers of hydration state.
The potential of oral vaccines for disease control in wildlife species
Successful implementation of an oral wildlife vaccine is dependent on a combination of three components: an efficacious immunogen, a suitable delivery vehicle, and a species-specific bait. This review outlines the major wildlife disease problems for which oral vaccination is currently under consideration as a disease management tool, and also focuses on the technological challenges that face wildlife vaccine development.
Hendra virus infection in a veterinarian
A veterinarian became infected with Hendra virus (HeV) after managing a terminally ill horse and performing a limited autopsy with inadequate precautions. Although she was initially only mildly ill, serological tests suggested latent HeV infection. Nevertheless, she remains well 2 years after her initial illness. Recently emerged zoonotic viruses, such as HeV, necessitate appropriate working procedures and personal protective equipment in veterinary practice.
Description Of Bubble Study To Diagnose Right To Left Shunt
These are really easy to prove, if you have ultrasound imaging. You can do a bubble study.
Dental Brain Teaser 56: Bilateral Oronasal Fistulas And More
Sometimes, what the owners "want" is not in the best medical interests of the dog. My philosophy is that spending lots of time, money, energy, and anesthetic risk to save a few relatively useless teeth to satisfy the owner's guilt at having let things get this far is not doing the patient any favors.
Crowded Teeth: What Determines Which Teeth Need Extraction And Why Extract At All?
We know that crowding and rotation contributes to periodontal disease in many breeds so reducing the crowding should reduce the incidence of periodontal disease. Each case requires a tooth by tooth assessment
Nutritional Hyperparathyroidism, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, And Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets Type II Are All Differentials In Young Cat With Decreased Bone Density
This does not look radiographically much like classical rickets, more like osteogenesis imperfecta or VDRR (Vitamin D Resistant Rickets) type II. Although a simple calcium deficiency as cause of a nutritional hyperparathyroidism might also look like this, that condition is pretty rare, because it is tough to find diets that calcium deficient.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, March 20, 9:30 pm ET
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How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, March 21, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this three-session course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, March 25, 10 pm ET
Join Joe Bartges, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVN, for Emerging From The Stone Age: An Update On Urolithiasis.
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Weekday Rounds
Monday, March 26, 9 pm ET
Join Lester Mandelker, DVM, DABVP, for Medicine From The Inside Out: Liver Damage And Oxidative Stress.
This is part 2 of 4 in a series on oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and novel therapies.
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Duration of Anthelmintic Effect of Three Formulations of Ivermectin (Oral, Injectable and Pour-on) Against Multiple Anthelmintic-Resistant Haemonchus contortus in Sheep
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Feline House Soiling
The treatment of feline elimination disorders requires a basic understanding of why cats might begin to soil on surfaces and locations other than their designated litter area. Marking problems, for example, may respond to drug and pheromone therapy, but may not be significantly improved until the cause of the marking can be identified and treated. On the other hand, cats may begin to soil in inappropriate locations if there are medical or behavioral problems that lead to avoidance of their litter area, or if they develop preferences for other surfaces or sites in the home. This seminar will review the causes of inappropriate elimination, in order to develop appropriate and effective treatment protocols Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to: - Understand why cats might eliminate in inappropriate locations
- Differentiate marking from other forms of inappropriate elimination
- Develop treatment plans that work to improve or resolve the underlying cause
Instructors:
Debbie J. Calnon, BSc, BVMS, MACVSc (Behavior)
Kersti Seksel, BVSc(Hons), MRCVS, MA (Hons), FACVSc. (Animal Behaviour), Dipl. ACVB, CMAVA Dates:
April 23 - May 7, 2007 Real-time sessions: Monday evenings, April 23 and 30; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 4 Tuition:
Member/$67, Non-Member/$120 by April 9, 2007;
Member/$74, Non-Member/$133 after April 9, 2007
Course registration open to veterinarians and VSPN members. Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks: - Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat
2nd Edition - Landsberg, Hunthausen, Ackerman, 2003
Available in the VIN bookstore.
- BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioral Medicine
Horwitz, Mills, Heath, 2002
Available in the VIN bookstore.
- Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals
Overall, 1997
Available in the VIN bookstore.
- Training Your Cat - Seksel
2001 - Hyland House Publishing Pty Ltd
May be available from online retailers.
- Client Handouts, Behavior
CD-ROM - Landsberg, Horwitz
Available in the VIN bookstore.
To find out more about this course:
Visit the Feline House Soiling page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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