Pet Food Recall Update!
Breaking News! Rodenticide (aminopterin)implicated as the toxin in the recalled pet foods. This quick (and preliminary) overview of aminopterin to help you address these patients. Also available is a new guideline for monitoring renal function in exposed pets. Check back often as we, as a community, update information about the Menu Foods, Inc. nationwide recall of wet pet foods. We will continue to compile what we know up to the 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.
Palliation of bone pain in osteosarcoma
Some canine osteosarcomas cannot be resected and these tumors often cause substantial pain. A study by Drs. Fan, de Lorimier and Charney evaluates palliative therapy to reduce that pain. If you have a dog with osteosarcoma in the proximity of the University of Illinois, it might be eligible for this study. Let's lead the way in clinical trial participation and, as a community, help advance the way we practice medicine. Check and see if one of the many listed clinical trials might make new or novel therapies available for your patients! Don't miss early registration for ABVP 2007! If you are interested in finding out more about the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, their annual conference is April 27-29 in Long Beach, CA. Don't miss the early registration deadline of March 23! For an idea of what it's all about, be sure to check out the proceedings from the ABVP 2006 Conference.
VIN Member Benefits
Beyond the obvious advantages of being a VIN member, VINners and their practices benefit in many ways: Encourage your staff to participate in the Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN.org). VSPN is a VIN-sponsored community designed for and by veterinary hospital support staff. Membership to VSPN is free of charge. VSPN also offers online CE for your staff. VSPN CE is convenient, inexpensive and fits everyone's schedule. To learn more about upcoming courses read the course catalog: VSPN CE. Save on your favorite texts and information resources. We designed the VIN Bookstore to help VIN members save 10% or more off list price every day. (Free shipping on USA orders more than $90). Need a web site? eVetsite systems, a VIN partner company, makes web design easy. Multiple formats and styles (plus the advice of a helpful staff) will help your site stand out. VIN members save 33%. You and your staff control YOUR web site. Need a place to send your clients for information you trust? VeterinaryPartner.com is designed and maintained, for you, by VIN. We do our best to keep the content current and support what you want your clients to know. VeterinaryPartner.com is ADVERTISING FREE and no one will ever ask your clients to identify themselves in the process. VetQuest Classifieds is where you can post and view job listings, buy and sell equipment and much more! VetQuest classified ads are free of charge...and they work.
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Canine meibometry: Establishing baseline values for meibomian gland secretions in dogs
Meibometry was conducted in 42 healthy dogs, 16 of which were Miniature Schnauzers. The mean meibomium level in 84 eyes of the 42 dogs was 179±60 Meibometer units. Age, gender, and side did not affect the results. However, meibomium levels were significantly lower in the Miniature Schnauzers, a breed that is susceptible to keratoconjunctivitis sicca, compared to other breeds. This report demonstrates that meibometry is a simple and minimally invasive technique that may be readily used in conscious dogs to quantify meibomian gland secretions and explicate tear film dynamics in normal and dry canine eyes.
Efficacy of a milbemycin oxime-praziquantel combination product against adult and immature stages of Toxocara cati in cats and kittens after induced infection
Two studies were performed to examine the efficacy of milbemycin oxime against fourth-stage larvae or adults of Toxocara cati. The number of worms found was significantly (p=0.0002) lower in cats treated with medicated tablets than in cats treated with placebo tablets.
Influence of bacteria and gentamicin on cooled-stored stallion spermatozoa
Certain bacteria may have detrimental effects on semen quality during cooled-storage. These effects are not reduced by addition of gentamicin. Gentamicin can negatively affect spermatozoal function in extended semen during cooled-storage. Therefore, optimal concentrations have to be tested for the respective extender medium.
Detection of betanodaviruses in apparently healthy aquarium fishes and invertebrates
Betanodaviruses are the causative agents of viral nervous necrosis (VNN) in cultured marine fish. A total of 237 apparently healthy aquarium fish (marine [65 species] and freshwater [12 species] fishes) and marine invertebrates [4 species], which were stocked in a commercial aquarium were collected from November 2005 to February 2006. Positive nested PCR results were obtained from the brains of 8 marine fish species, 1 marine invertebrate species, and 2 freshwater fish species. The detection rate in nested PCR was 11/237 (4.64%).
Is Partially Closing Popoff Valve To Maintain An Inflated Reservoir Bag A Bad Idea?
The pop-off occlusion valves cannot cause gas loss from the system. If the bag is flat then the O2 flow is inadequate, the system is too leaky, or the scavenger is drawing gas from the system. The answer is *not* to partially close the pop-off. That is flat out dangerous.
Proposed Mandatory Banfield Externship For Seniors In Vet School
Planning for a new required rotation block called Community Practice is in the works at VMRCVM & will be held at a Banfield that's being built . (Read to the end to find the resolution or click here)
Dog Rescued From Methamphetamine Lab: What Are Common Signs Of Poisoning?
Ingestion of methamphetamine can cause agitation, tachycardia, hypertension, tremors, and seizures. Inhalation can cause the same signs, plus respiratory irritation.
Bite To A Computer Cord: Is The Electrical Current The Same As Other Power Supply Cords?
Computers use several different types of cords, so it really depends on which one you are talking about. Also, phone cords are likely not dangerous, unless being bitten when the phone rings!
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 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.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
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.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, March 27, 9:30 pm ET
Have you even started your tax preparation yet? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
The anti-emetic efficacy of maropitant (Cerenia) in the treatment of ongoing emesis caused by a wide range of underlying clinical aetiologies in canine patients in Europe
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Case: 12
* Case Archives
Associate - Updated and New:
* Neuromyotonia? Myokymia? Rippling muscle syndrome? Confused? Read about this new movement disorder.
Explore the rest of the Associate!
Website Of The Week:
Make Your Pet's Home Poison Safe and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
Essentials of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
You may purchase this book in the VIN store. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
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eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Photo Albums for your eVetsite Web Site
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: EAAV, BSAVA and NAVDF.
From the Boards:
* Yeast Otitis Media
* How Do I Keep From Discounting My Fees?
* Physical Exam: Do You Use A Template?
* Is E. Cuniculi A Risk To Humans?
Advanced Front Desk Supervisor
The front desk/receptionist supervisor is the person with the greatest customer contact. We'll review customer service and why it's vital to the success of every practice. The goal is for customers to think of the practice every time they consider care for their pets. During the course we'll study personalities; how to recognize four styles and their communication preferences. By understanding personalities, front office staff can adapt communication style to connect with customers and improve relationships. We'll also study ways to communicate with customers to be sure we're meeting their needs and communicating value so they'll continue to use the practice and recommend it to friends. Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to: - Recognize personality styles of the participant, coworkers, and clients.
- Adapt personality styles for more effective customer relationships.
- Determine what customers value most and adapt your practice accordingly.
Instructor:
Maryellen Ferring, BS, MS, CHA, CE Dates:
May 1 - May 31, 2007 Real-time sessions: Monday evenings May 7 and 14 and Tuesday evening May 22; 9:00pm-10:30pm pm ET CE Hours: 4.5 Tuition:
$83 ($75.00 early bird special if registered by April 17, 2007). Required Texts:
Purchase texts at any bookstore, links have been provided to Barnes and Noble To find out more about this course:
Visit the Advanced Front Desk Supervisor page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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