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Click the Search button on VIN's main nav bar, then read the About The Search page, the Search Tips page, and the Order Article page (available via the links at the bottom of the Search page). Search is the fast way to get the information you need. (Psst! If you think you need help with Search, there's a nice "Need Help Searching?" button on the Search Results page.)
Reducing Pet Overpopulation
According to carefully analyzed research from animal control facilities in over twenty-one states, five million dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters each year in the United States. What can YOU do? Promoting the spaying and neutering of pets is the single most important thing you can do to affect these statistics. By wearing your Y2Spay T-shirt, you can start a dialogue with other pet lovers on the health benefits of spaying and neutering, the safety of the surgery, the baselessness of most myths about the negative effects of altering a pet.
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The Effect of Topical Pimecrolimus on Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Chronic Superficial Keratitis In Dogs: Results From An Exploratory Study
Results of this exploratory study suggest that topical 1% pimecrolimus may be a new effective treatment for keratoconjunctivitis sicca and chronic superficial keratitis in dogs.
Clinical evaluation of random skin flaps based on the subdermal plexus secured with sutures or sutures and cyanoacrylate adhesive for reconstructive surgery in dogs
Cyanoacrylate adhesive should be considered in lieu of suture closure to secure random skin flaps based on the subdermal plexus in dogs.
Cytologic Findings, and Feline Herpesvirus DNA and Chlamydophila felis Antigen Detection Rates in Normal Cats and Cats with Conjunctival and Corneal Lesions
No sampling technique seemed more likely than another to harvest detectable viral DNA, except for cats with corneal sequestrum in which viral DNA was not detected using corneoconjunctival swabs.
Prognostic Value of Clinical Signs and Blood Parameters in Equids Suffering From Hepatic Diseases
Frequency of the clinical signs and blood parameter values were not statistically different in surviving and non-surviving animals, with the exception of gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), which were significantly higher in animals with fatal outcome, with a cutoff value of 224 and 8201 U/L, respectively.
ER Vet Handling Vaccine Reaction with rDVM Upset Over Advice to Client
The primary doctor lodged a complaint against me with the board, and I am being reprimanded for telling the client to take care in the future when having their pet vaccinated. I was told that my advice was unprofessional and inappropriate.
Keeping Our Patients Warm During Surgery...
A word of hard learned lessons about Bair
Huggers: They do a GREAT job of warming the patient intraop. They do it by causing cutaneous vasodil to pick up the heat. However I have seen many of these nice toasty patients come to recovery, get put in a cage, even on towels, and be in low 90's within an hour. They have lost all that heat thru their vasodilated skin! So still pay attention POST op that they are staying warm.
Vaccine and Zoonoses: Should We Have Clients Sign a Liability Form?
How can a clinic protect themselves from a liability standpoint without harassing our clients with paperwork?
Poll on Steroid Usage For Spinal or Head Trauma?
Steroids For Spinal or Head Injuries?...We have not been using them for over 5 years. It does not necessarily make us popular with some of the local family vets, but we let them talk to a local neurologist (Dr. Nick Sharp) as he also is a firm non-believer. My clinical impression is that they do not make any difference in the outcome; given the nasty side effects, I do not feel bad at all about not using them. So I think that the "better pred than dead" philosophy is rapidly going out of fashion.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 19, 9:30 pm ET
Had any weird patients lately? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How to Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, April 20, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 24, 10 pm ET
Join Dan Hogan, DipACVIM (Cardiology) for an interesting cardiology discussion.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
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Common Pitfalls Of Buying Or Selling A PracticeBacteriuria Heartworms RevisitedFeline Renal TransplantationEnsuring Practice GoalsTax Law Changes
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Standing oral extraction of cheek teeth in 100 horses
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Cusp Challenge 5
* Case Archives
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Bovine Reproduction and more ...
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Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management
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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: ABVP, the UC Davis Canine Medicine Symposium, IAAAM, and ACVIM.
From the Boards:
* Leproid Granulomatosis
* ACL Repair Tips
* Hives After Massage
* IDST vs Serum Test
Introduction to Shelter Medicine
- Do you understand the pet population issues that affect animal shelters?
- Do you know how to keep shelter animals healthy, so they're adoptable?
- Do you understand the behavior problems that are commonly encountered in shelter animals?
- Do you understand the legal aspects of animal abuse and cruelty cases?
VIN CE can help! VIN's Introduction to Shelter Medicine CE course can give you the skills to work with animal shelters and their inhabitants. Instructors:
Lila Miller, DVM; ASPCA
Janet Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhD; Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Robert Reisman, DVM; ASPCA
Pamela Reid, PhD; ASPCA
Stephen Zawistowski, PhD; ASPCA Dates: May 4 - June 1, 2005
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 8 CE Credits Tuition:
Member/$122, Non-Member/$184 by April 20th;
Member/$136, Non-Member/$205 after April 20th
This VIN CE course. Registration is also open to VSPN members (Technicians). Required Textbook: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff by Miller and Zawistowski
List Price: $79.99 VIN Member Price: $71.99
Be sure you are logged in with your VIN username and password to receive the discount. To Register: Use the links below.
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