Virginia Tech Memorial Fund Donations
The entire VIN community offers sympathies to those who live in the area or who have been affected, directly or indirectly, by this senseless loss of life. While the Virginia Tech community is beginning the healing process, the survivors and their families have a long road to recovery. To better understand the need, read what VIN Associate Editor Mark Taylor, a resident in clinical nutrition at VaTech, shared with the VIN community. Mark collated a list of donation funds that will most directly assist those affected.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Pet Foods But Were Afraid to Ask...
Pet Food & Nutrition: A Necessary Review For Veterinarians by M.E. Smart, C. Haggart, J.A. Mills. --- a review of the current status of the pet food industry from a veterinarian's perspective. The authors discuss market features, regulation and non-regulation, the value of information currently provided to veterinarians and their clients, and some of its consequences. Discuss this paper with colleagues Pet Food Recall Information Now you can search the FDA's recalled foods list by: Please participate in the VIN Community Survey whether you HAVE or HAVE NOT seen one or more cases of renal failure associated with consumption of the implicated pet foods. There are several ongoing message board discussions for VIN Members: Melamine Discussion, Food Recall Discussion, What is a Recall Case??, Crystals in urine of "affected cat"?
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The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion Small Animal Dentistry, Lobprise, 2007
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Laryngeal Function and Doxapram
Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma with intracranial metastasis in a dog
Based on gross and microscopic examination, the primary tumor cells were located in the left lobe of the pancreas and widespread metastasis was found into various organs, including the brain, lungs, liver, kidneys, tonsils, serosal surface of the esophagus, and submandibular, pulmonary hilar, mediastinal, and mesenteric lymph nodes. This case indicates that pancreatic adenocarcinoma should be included in the differential diagnosis list when cervical neck masses are detected.
Residues of veterinary drugs at injection sites
Residues of veterinary drugs have potential implications for human food safety and international trade in animal-derived food commodities. A particular concern is the slow depletion of residues of some injectable formulations from the site of administration. Licensing authorities have adopted different approaches to the human food safety assessment of injection site residues ... An internationally harmonized approach to the risk analysis of residues of veterinary drugs at injection sites, which protects the safety of consumers and facilitates the international trade in meat, is needed.
Equine sweating and anhidrosis Part 2: anhidrosis
The condition of anhidrosis is described in this review, and the latest theories on the causal factors are explored. The evidence supports the hypothesis that anhidrosis is an inappropriate response to prolonged climatic stress (generally combined heat and high humidity), which can be evoked in a small proportion of the equine population.
Should Clients Be Giving Pedialyte To Cats With Chronic Renal Failure?; Why Do We Give Subcutaneous Fluids To Cats With Chronic Renal Failure?
The tricky bit is we want to keep them volume replete, but not give them a whole bunch of extra salt (in the form of subcutaneous fluids) above what it takes to stay volume replete. Important point -- subcutaneous fluid therapy is salt therapy.
What Does "From The Trenches" Mean? A Discussion From The Trenches Of Veterinary Medicine
Historically, from a VIN perspective, this folder was initially set as a folder for the solo practitioners to commiserate about "being on the front line" by themselves.
Methods Of Administering Metronidazole To Fish: In The Tank Or Via Food
When I use metronidazole for prolonged immersion therapy, I instruct the owners to do a 50% water change before starting treatment, and between each treatment (every 24 hours). To be honest, I think the improved water quality probably has as much to do with helping the disease situation as the medication does.
Medetomidine Boluses During Anesthesia For Those Dogs That Want To Wake Up During A Procedure
This is where titrating small amounts of medetomidine comes in for us and it has been working wonderfully. We give 1-3 ug/kg IV while I'm scrubbing in (or just before starting a dental procedure) and then titrate as needed every 20-40 minutes.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 1, 9:30 pm ET (01:30 am May 2, GMT)
When times get difficult, how do you manage the stress? Stop by and share your coping strategies!
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How to Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, May 2, 9:30 pm ET (01:30 am, May 3 GMT)
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
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Sunday, May 6, 10 pm ET (02:00 am May 7, GMT)
Join Kurt Verkest, BVSc, MACVSc (SA) for What's That Lump? Know Before You Cut.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
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What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain Teaser 60
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Associate - Updated and New:
*Cyanosis of caudal half of body with heart disease can occur with reverse PDA!
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Laboratory Animal Medicine: Principles and Practice
You may purchase this book in the VIN store.
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Time Out Period and the ‘Save’ Command
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: AVA, ACVIM and Pacific Vet.
From the Boards:
*Notifiable Diseases
*Unknown Fungal Organism
*Sinking Start-Up
*Otoscope Cone Disinfection
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1
Dental Records, Equipment and Care This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques 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 first portion of this module is devoted to proper dental record keeping. The first week of the course will discuss dental terminology and charting, documenting by intraoral photography, disease and procedure abbreviations. The next portion of the course will discuss dental equipment and care. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Patricia Frost Fitch, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Allen Matson, DVM, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
August 14 - September 25, 2007
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays, August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11 and 18; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (Wednesdays, 01:30 am -03:30 am GMT) CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$200, Non-Member/$299 by July 31, 2007;
Member/$222 Non-Member/$332 after July 31, 2007 Enroll in Veterinary Dental Techniques Modules 1, 2 and 3 by August 14, 2007 to receive a 15% discount:
Member/$440, Non-Member/$684 Required Textbook:
Veterinary Dental Techniques, 3rd edition Holmstrom, Frost, Eisner - 2004
Available in the VIN bookstore.
Be sure to log in to receive your VIN member discount. Recommended Textbook: None To find out more about this course:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1 page. You may also be interested in: To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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