Results of the VIN - AAHA 2005 Practice Management Software Survey.
Almost 2,000 practice owners, associate veterinarians and office staff completed the survey and met the criteria to be included in the survey results. Click to view the survey results.
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Welcome to DermaPet, the newest folder participant in the Vet Industry message board!
We're excited by the opportunities to share knowledge and support that DermaPet, will bring to the VIN community. Please take a moment to welcome our newest addition to the Vet Industry message board. Remember to post your questions about the company's products. (While you're in the industry folders, check out all of the other companies that are willing and able to answer your product questions!) A Note From Paul About Industry on VIN:
As a result of the recent rapid rise in the number of industry folders on VIN, a few have written to ask if VIN has changed its position regarding independence from industry. Rest assured that nothing has changed. VIN remains committed to the VIN Policies on Commercialism. We all benefit from increased communication and access between colleagues in practice, academia, and industry. Facilitating this communication is our goal. We are pleased that more of our colleagues in industry are recognizing this and joining the discussion.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
Diurnal variations of serum leptin in dogs: effects of fasting and re-feeding
The results indicate that serum leptin concentrations change diurnally in association with feeding-fasting cycles in the dog, partially due to changes in insulin secretion.
Primary hyperparathyroidism in 29 dogs: diagnosis, treatment, outcome and associated renal failure
The development of renal failure was correlated with total calcium concentration but did not correlate with any other factor, including the calcium phosphate product.
Delayed recurrence of nasal aspergillosis in a dog
To the authors' knowledge, this case is unique because of the delayed recurrence of nasal aspergillosis. Additionally, the idiosyncratic febrile reaction to the itraconazole has not previously been reported in the veterinary literature, but is similar to reports of drug-induced fever in humans.
Immunologic Responses to West Nile Virus in Vaccinated and Clinically Affected Horses
The exact titer of neutralizing antibodies that is required to provide resistance to disease caused by WNV infection is unknown; these results suggest that some horses are poor responders to the vaccine. Vaccination every 6 months may be indicated in certain horses, and in areas of high vector activity.
Pet Food Mark-up: Go By Suggested Retail Or Set Your Own Price?
This is one of the most burdensom areas of my practice and I wish I could turf the whole thing without alienating my clients (they'd not be too thrilled to have to go down the road to another vet clinic for their food!) Ugh!! Anyone have any good ideas?
Making Deals With Breeders: Services In Exchange For Referral
Discount in exchange for referrals is generally not a good proposition, as you are trading services with a known value, that you have already delivered, for an unknown future benefit. You would be better off buying lottery tickets!
Ever Treat GDV Medically? Pre-op Pain Meds, When To Treat VPCs, When To Feed, Tubing Before Surgery, Prophylactic Pexy In Predisposed Breeds
Those who practice the tube and wait are walking a fine line with malpractice. I have personally seen and dealt with cases that were tubed and the wait for surgery was up to 12 hours, for whatever reason. (Most reasons for the delay revolve around the time of surgery being inconvenient.) The results were disastrous. Most were euthanized on the table. A recent experience was a euthanasia of a dog that torsed the night before and came to us the next morning when the vet (who diagnosed the GDV over the phone to the owners) told them he could not see the dog until the afternoon.
How To Deal With Daughter's Kindergarten Classmate Killed By Dogs?
Videos, websites, and other resources and suggestions to help children avoid getting bitten.
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 Sunday - Special Rounds!
Sunday, April 10, 9:30 pm ET (Special Time)
Join Carole Bolin, DVM, PhD; Cheryl Swenson, DVM, PhD, DACVP; and John Kruger, DVM, PhD, DACVIM for an interactive session: Bacteriuria: If Your Cocci Are Crud, Are Your Rods Real? Click the Classroom link to participate. If this will be your first session using the NEW VIN Unity Conference Rooms, we recommend that you attend one of the practice sessions. It is sure to enhance your enjoyment of the live session. You do not need to be present for the whole practice session, just drop by for a few moments. It should take approximately 10 - 20 minutes to go over everything and ensure everything is working well for you.
Rounds Practice Sessions:
Thursday, April 7, 9:30 - 11 PM ET (USA);
Friday, April 8, 9:30 - 11:00 PM ET (USA)
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 12, 9:30 pm ET
Are you still filling out the paperwork for the USA's Income Tax? Take a break with your friends! This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, April 13, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Recent Rounds
Heartworms RevisitedFeline Renal TransplantationEnsuring Practice GoalsTax Law ChangesHistiocytic Disease in Dogs (ACVSc)Beyond General PracticeTaking The Plunge: Intermediate Fish Medicine
 Abstract Of The Week:
Dextromethorphan For Repetitive Itching and Scratching in Atopic Dogs?
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Avian Challenge
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Veterinary Drug Compounding, and More ...
Book Review:
Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Guide (Second Edition)
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New Help Guide is now updated with our new features
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: ABVP, the UC Davis Canine Medicine Symposium, IAAAM, and ACVIM.
From the Boards:
* Example Radiographs
* Getting A State License
* Dermanyssus Pruritus, Cat
* What Is Biodisponibility?
Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes
- Do trauma cases make you nervous?
- Are you familiar with the best and latest protocols and techniques?
VIN CE can help! Take Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes and get your clinic prepared to handle the next trauma case that walks through your door! This course will cover the following topics: primary assessment, fluid therapy, pain management, and secondary assessment. Within these topics, the ABC of resuscitation, end-point resuscitation and the fluid types, the types of drugs that can be used, potential side effects, monitoring, continued pain medication, etc. We'll go over these techniques: jugular catheterization, jugular cut down, stabilization of fractures and open wounds in the first 15 minutes, techniques to relieve pneumothorax, and indications for chest tubes. Sign up today for Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes. Dates:
May 5 - May 19, 2005
Interactive Sessions: Thursdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET Instructor:
Thomas K. Day, DVM, MS, DACVA, DACVECC CE Hours: 4 Tuition:
Member/$61, Non-Member/$108 by April 21, 2005;
Member/$68, Non-Member/$120 after April 21, 2005;
Open to enrollment for members of VSPN . To Enroll: Visit Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes and click on the Enroll now link.
Looking for more great CE? Other scheduled VIN CE courses include: Need Some Great CE for Your Staff? VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Upcoming classes:
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