Wish We Knew How to Prevent Feline Thromboembolism?
You might be able to help answer that question. The VIN Foundation is assisting Dr. Dan Hogan at Purdue University with data collection for his Feline Aortic Thromboembolism Clopidogrel vs Aspirin Trial (FATCAT). The FATCAT is the first clinical trial examining the efficacy of clopidogrel (Plavix®) in preventing recurrence of feline aortic thromboembolism.If you are treating or presented with a feline patient with evidence of recent cardiogenic embolic events, they may be eligible to participate in this multi-center, double-blinded study. Review the study protocol and learn how to participate in the FATCAT. Together we can advance the state of veterinary medicine.
Plan to attend the ACVIM Forum 2006!
The forum will take place May 31 - June 3 in Louisville, KY. Register soon! The early bird registration discount deadline is March 31. Explore the 2005 Forum Proceedings. Access to the 2006 Forum Proceedings will be available to registrants prior to the Forum.
ABVP in San Antonio - May 5-7, 2006
The Annual ABVP Practitioner's Symposium will be held May 5-7 at the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX. Soak up some Texas sun and great CE. Learn about becoming an ABVP diplomate. Check out the proceedings from last year!
UCD Canine Medicine Symposium!
The 9th Annual Canine Medicine Symposium will be held May 6-7 at UCD. Soak up some California sun and some CE hours. Explore the 2005 Symposium Proceedings
Last chance!
The Greenies and Dental Treats survey will be closing March 31, 2006. If you haven't shared your experiences yet, please click here.
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Comparison of Bacterial Organisms and Their Susceptibility Patterns from Otic Exudate and Ear Tissue from the Vertical Ear Canal of Dogs Undergoing Total Ear Canal Ablation
Dogs with chronic otitis externa may have infection in the ear tissue of the external ear canal as well as in the lumen.
Putative Aqueous Humor Misdirection Syndrome As a Cause of Glaucoma in Cats: 32 Cases (1997-2003)
Differentiation of cats with AHMS from those with subluxated lenses can be made on the basis of a uniformly shallow anterior chamer in the case of AHMS and an irregularly shallow anterior chamber in the case of lens subluxation.
National Survey of Owner-Directed Aggression in English Springer Spaniels
Variables associated with owner-directed aggression included sex of dog (male), neuter status (neutered, regardless of sex), age greater than 4 years, and a specific kennel and one popular sire from that kennel in a 4-generation pedigree.
Prognostic Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Dogs with Paraplegia Caused by Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disk Extrusion: 77 Cases (2000-2003)
The poor outcome associated with detection of areas of hyperintensity in the present study suggests that MRI may be detecting hemorrhage, since hemorrhage appears to be associated with a particularly poor prognosis.
Is The Buffy Coat Of Any Use When Staging Mast Cell Cancer? Should Bone Marrows Be Evaluated When Staging?
Most oncologists no longer use Buffy Coat as part of staging for MCT. Two papers out of U Penn show that dogs without MCT (usually with skin disease and/or parasites) usually have positive buffy coats a lot more than dogs with MCT ...
Looking For Beginner Tips On CRIs For Orthopedic Patients
I tend to vary my protocols quite a bit, because I get bored easily, but here's one I use frequently ...
Very Good Discussion Regarding Role Of Antibiotics, Lasix, NSAIDs, Angiogenesis Inhibitors In Treatment For TCCs And Other Cancers
When one takes a look at the thread from afar, the only thing with what appears to be some measure of scientific support for its use in this case is the NSAID. Everything else, from lasix, to baytril, to thalidomide either has little scientific data to support its use ...
Just Got My Dental Radiograph Unit: How Much To Charge For Films? Take Full Mouth Or Only Problem Teeth? Hand Process Or Automatic?
My idea is to perform whole mouth films on every patient because it's the best practice -- and so we can get good faster. Am I being impractical here?
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 2, 10 pm ET
Join Paul Pion, DVM, ACVIM (Cardiology) for The Ten Commandments of VIN. For Veterinarians, By Veterinarians is more than a slogan. VIN is your community and needs your input. Paul will begin the discussion by sharing his vision of what VIN stands for and how we as a community can shape the future of our profession. Join us. Make your voice heard.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 4, 9:30 pm ET
How are the practice numbers so far this year? 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, April 5, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN!
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course that can help turn *you* into SuperVINner!
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Surgical Versus Medical Treatment Of Nephrosplenic Entrapment Of The Large Colon In Horses: 19 Cases (1992-2002)
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ow, Ow, Ow, Muzzle
* Monthly Veterinary Challenge
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Renal Physiology Tutorial and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Veterinary Dermatology: A Manual for Nurses and Technicians
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
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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: CVC East, Veterinary Dermatology Forum and BSAVA.
From the Boards:
* Anyone Compensated For Aflatoxin Contamination?
* Police Dog Nutrition
* Macaw: Reproductive Scoping
* What Pets Are Legal In Alaska?
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 3
This Veterinary Dental Techniques course is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. The third module will focus on the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease by prophylaxis, therapy and surgery. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Dale Kressin, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC
Allen Matson, DVM, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
May 8 - June 19, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings: May 8, 15, 2-week break, June 5, 12; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 8 Tuition:
Member/$126, Non-Member/$196 by April 24, 2006;
Member/$140, Non-Member/$218 after April 24, 2006 The Veterinary Dental Techniques series is designed as six individual modules. You may take any of the modules in your area of interest. To Register:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 3 page and click on the Enroll Now link.
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