Have you explored Associate yet?Associate can help you with your feline, canine, human and foreign animal disease/bioterrorism questions.
The Book section of Associate has many new and updated disease chapters that serve as a great "starting point" for your questions.
The Tool section allows you to work through cases, clinical sign by clinical sign, building a list of diseases to consider. It won't build a "differential diagnosis" but it is a great reminder of diagnoses you might have forgotten to consider in those "tougher" cases.
Click the Associate link on either the SEARCH or LIBRARY page and then click the HELP tab (right column) to learn more about using this resource!
Recall News
Pet Food Recall Information
Search the FDA's recalled foods list
The VIN Community Update
(New Recalls announced 5/2/2007)
University of Guelph identifies melamine cyanurate crystals.
New Homemade Diets FAQ
View / Discuss the survey and RECENTLY UPDATED preliminary results (4/20/2007)
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?
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.
Welcome to Lilly Companion Animal Health, the newest folder participant in the Vet Industry message board!
We're excited by the opportunities to share knowledge and support that Lilly Companion Animal Health 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 services. (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 increase 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.
Show Your VINner Pride!
VIN Member Decals for 2007 are now available in the VIN Bookstore!
In case you were unable to attend:
BSAVA 2006 Proceedings Online - Browse by speaker/category or search by topic.
New in VeterinaryPartner:
- Mirtazapine (Remeron)
- Cataracts in Horses 9/22/06
- Naso-Pharyngeal (Nasal Pharyngeal) Polyps in Cats
- Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (Senility)
Texas Farm Radio:
New Medical FAQ:
Hand and forearm dermatoses among veterinarians
While irritant contact dermatitis accounts for the vast majority of hand and forearm dermatoses among veterinarians, contact urticaria and allergic contact dermatitis also significantly contribute to the occupational morbidity. Repeated hand washing, occlusion under rubber gloves, contact with animal protein fluids during obstetric procedures, and contact with antiseptic agents, systemic/topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics are the most likely causes of hand and forearm dermatoses among veterinarians.
Ocular and systemic manifestations after oral administration of a high dose of enrofloxacin in cats
The study indicated that a high dose of enrofloxacin (50 mg/kg/d, PO) induced retinal and systemic changes. Enrofloxacin at 10 times the recommended dosage is acutely toxic to the outer retina of clinically normal cats.
Use of selamectin for the treatment of psoroptic and sarcoptic mite infestation in rabbits
Selamectin, a novel avermectin, was evaluated for its efficacy against naturally occurring infestations of Psoroptes cuniculi (in New Zealand rabbits) and Sarcoptes scabiei (in Angora rabbits). Efficacy was assessed both clinically and parasitologically. Post-treatment, significantly fewer selamectin-treated rabbits had mites as compared to the vehicle control group suggesting that selamectin is effective against infestations of these mites in rabbits.
Reverse Sneezing After Tooth Extractions; Why Radiograph If Tooth Obviously Needs To Be Extracted?
Sorry, I'm having a hard time agreeing with you that every tooth requires radiographs before extraction. This sounds like defensive medicine gone wild to me. Anyone else care to comment?
No Need To Withhold Water Prior To Anesthesia In Cats
We do not instruct clients to withhold water from any cat when anesthesia is planned. Cats are not big water drinkers to start with, and it is easy to induce dehydration by withholding water. I think it's just asking for trouble, whether it's a normal cat or a chronic renal failure cat.
Controlled Drug Logging In A Computerized Practice; Florida Department Of Health Statewide Pharmaceutical Services
We are a computerized veterinary practice trying to come up with a relatively easy way to keep track of our controlled drugs. Any suggestions?
Knife-Swallowing Dogs: Radiographs And Photographs
Our clinic saw a cool case a couple of months ago. It was a dog who was stabbed in the head by a robber. Dog came in awake and and just looking around! The doctor who saw the case pulled out the knife, observed for 1/2 day, and sent dog home. No problems. Amazing.
Virtual Coffeehouse Tuesday, May 8, 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!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How to Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, May 9, 9:30 pm ET (01:30 am, May 3 GMT)
Learn how to use VIN'S Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, May 13- No Rounds
It's Mother's Day in the USA. Thanks to all the moms out there for doing one of the few jobs more challenging than veterinary practice!
Recent Rounds
- What's That Lump? Know Before You Cut
- How To Select And Hire A Consultant
- Feline Heartworm Disease (AAFP)
- Intuitively Diagnose and Treat Allergies
- Medicine From The Inside Out: Part 4
- Osteoarthritis And Oxidative Stress: Part 3
- Mentorship for New Grads and "Old" Owners
- Liver Damage And Oxidative Stress: Part 2
- Update On Urolithiasis
- Introduction To Oxidative Stress: Part 1
- Coping With The Death Of A Pet (AAFP)
- 2007 US Tax Update
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What's Your Diagnosis?
* Opthamology Case 16
* Case Archives
Associate - Updated and New:
* Exercise induced hyperthermia, collapse and seizures.
* Explore the rest of the Associate!
Website Of The Week:
Dave Project and more.....
Book Review of the Week:
Avian and Exotic Animal Hematology and Cytology; third edition.
You may purchase this book in the VIN store.
Get More From VIN!
*Learn How to 'Cross-Post'
*Discover VIN's Medical FAQs
*How to Post Radiographs
*How to Post ECGs
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New Import Text Tool
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:
*VIN Membership Price Increase
*Pharmacist Asked For An NPI Number
*Considering A Career Change After Three Years In Practice
*Favorite VIN Quotations
Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review Module B
The Organ System and ABVP Core Examination Review course is divided into 3 modules. Each module provides a systematic review of the physiology & pathophysiology of the organ systems included in that section.
You will be able to use the 3 modules of this course as a focused and comprehensive preparation tool for the ABVP Core Examination. Even if you aren't going to take the exam, the depth and breadth of this material will provide you with an up-to-date review of organ system pathophysiology.
Module B (June 14 - August 9, 2007) includes the following topics*:
- Respiratory
- Pharmacology
- Infectious Disease
- Dermatology
- Fluids/Acid Base
- Nephrology/Urology and Ophthalmology.
*Topics subject to change between modules.
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Katherine M. James, DVM, Ph.D
Dates:
June 14 - August 9, 2007
Real-time sessions: Thursdays: June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (Fridays: 01:30 am - 03:30 am GMT)
CE Hours: 16
Course Outline and Instructors:
Pharmacology -- Lauren Trepanier, DVM, Ph.D, DACVIM, DACVCP and Katrina Mealey, DVM, Ph.D, DACVCP, DACVIM
Dermatology -- Keith A. Hnilica, DVM, MS, DACVD
Respiratory -- Brendan McKiernan, DVM, DACVIM Infectious Disease (cats) -- Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP
Infectious Disease (dogs)-- Stacey Hoffman, DVM, MA, DACVIM
Nephrology/Urology -- Katherine James, DVM, Ph.D and Joe Bartges, DVM, Ph.D, DACVIM, DACVN
Fluid/Acid Base -- Katherine M. James, DVM, Ph.D
Ophthalmology -- Michael Zigler, DVM, CertVOphthal and Bob Munger, DVM, DACVO
Tuition:
Member/$266, Non-Member/$373 by June 1, 2007;
Member/$296, Non-Member/$414 after June 1, 2007
Required Textbook: None
Recommended Textbooks: Will be listed when the course opens
To find out more:
Visit the Organ System and ABVP Module B course information page.
To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.