Where Do You Stand on Declaws?
Some veterinarians declaw cats. Some never have and never will. The topic has been discussed on VIN many times but no one really knows what is "happening" in practices today. Dr. Amy Weeden a Shelter Animal Medicine intern at CSU wants to survey the VIN community on this topic. Let's work together to better understand our profession. Tell us what you think and do by responding to this short survey!Don't worry about the privacy of your responses; VIN will never reveal your identity to anyone.
Revolutionize How You Use VIN and the Entire Web -- Use MyStuff
MyStuff (VIN Navigation Bar > MyVIN > Stuff) will let you sort and store it all. - Almost every information-packed page on VIN is now MyStuff enabled - just click the RED HEART on the page or choose Save to MyStuff and you are on your way.
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Wish We Knew How to Prevent Feline Thromboembolism?
You can 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.
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Prognostic Factors Associated with Survival Two Years After Surgery in Dogs with Malignant Mammary Tumors: 79 Cases (1998-2002)
Tumors more than 5 cm in diameter and tumors that had been identified more than 6 months before surgery were more likely to metastasize to adjacent lymph nodes.
Sarcoma of the Proximal Portion of the Tibia in a Dog 5.5 Years After Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy
Corrosion of stainless steel surgical implants used for stabilization of a fracture or osteotomy may be associated with osteolysis of the adjacent bone.
Quantitative Assessment of Regional Right Ventricular Myocardial Velocities in Awake Dogs by Doppler Tissue Imaging: Repeatability, Reproducibility, Effect of Body Weight and Breed, and Comparison with Left Ventricular Myocardial Velocities
Our study shows that, like any quantitative technique, the TDI procedure should be validated for a given observer. In contrast to conventional echocardiography, most of the right TDI variables appear to be independent of body weight. The effect of breed, however, remains questionable.
Evaluation of Five Commercially Available Assays and Measurement of Serum Total Protein
Concentration via Refractometry for the Diagnosis of Failure of Passive Transfer of Immunity in Foals
Many of the assays evaluated had good sensitivity and were acceptable as initial screening tests for IgG concentrations in foals. However, many of the assays lack specificity, and their use as definitive tests would result in unnecessary treatment of foals with adequate IgG concentrations.
New Grad Feeling Emotionally Exhausted After Too Many Euthanasias
Last week I had a case that wasn't going very well. I had to pluck up the courage to relieve it of its misery and put it to sleep. Then on the weekend, I put several more animals to sleep, one of which was a horrific road traffic accident. The thing is, I am now feeling the effects of all this myself in the sense that all the owner emotion has crept into me and I feel a little weird, almost exhausted in a way.
Jaw Fracture at TMJ: Pins And Wiring Technique
Regardless of how you proceed, this is not an area I would recommend one approach unless you have had an opportunity to practice beforehand on a cadaver. And even under the best of times, I find it an area and a surgical procedure that allows me to practice speaking foreign languages - if you know what I mean.
Megacolon Cat with Pleural Effusion, Azotemia, And HCM: I Need Help with Drug Therapy Options
What is the value of calcitriol in a case like this? Would it offer any renoprotection in a case of prerenal azotemia? I assume the kidney's production of natural calcitriol will not be affected until chronic renal insufficiency sets in. Is that right?
High Blood Pressure In Dog Given Domitor Premed; Dosing For Dogs And Cats
I don't think that those pressures will cause any problems, as long as they are in the "few minutes" range. If they stayed there during the whole procedure, that would be a different story.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 4, 9:30 pm ET
What sort of CE do you like to see offered at veterinary conferences? 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 more effectively. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course that can help turn *you* into SuperVINner!
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 9, 10 pm ET
Join Leslie Lyons, PhD, for Feline Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
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Surgical Versus Medical Treatment Of Nephrosplenic Entrapment Of The Large Colon In Horses: 19 Cases (1992-2002)
What's Your Diagnosis?
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Renal Physiology Tutorial and more...
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Veterinary Dermatology: A Manual for Nurses and Technicians
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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: 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?
OSHA & Practice Safety
There's still time to enroll! This course is designed for the Practice Owner, Manager or Administrator who desires to understand OSHA's Standards as well as practical ways to implement them in a veterinary practice. We attempt to avoid debating the merits of any particular requirement and focus on how to achieve compliance! This course will cover ALL aspects of a hospital safety program, not just the Hazard Communication Standard. The participants will be provided with many downloadable resources, including the actual text versions of applicable standards. Instructor:
Philip Seibert, CVT Dates:
April 17 - July 10, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings, April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15. 2-week break, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3; 9:30 - 11:00 pm ET CE Hours: 15 Tuition:
Member/$325, Non-Member/$437
Registration also open to VSPN members.
Course fee includes cost of printed manuals.
Veterinary students may enroll at a reduced price of $55. To Register:
Visit the OSHA & Practice Safety page and click on the Enroll Now link.
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