Enjoy, Use, and Contribute to the VIN Image Collection
This is the VIN Community at its best! Dr. Cathy Wilkie started this collection with a single post entitled "A Collection of Photographs For Use" in the From The Trenches folder. We all owe Cathy a big thank you for beginning this thread. If you have an image to share with the VIN community, please add it to that thread. VIN Tip
Always use "white space" in your posts. Large blocks of text are difficult to read. Putting blank lines ("white space") between paragraphs makes your comments easier to read. Putting blank lines between quotes and replies is also another way of making your posts more readable.
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In case you were unable to attend, there are two new proceedings collections available in the VIN Library:
Check out the results of the Obstructive Dental Treats Survey!
Nearly 2000 VIN members participated in this survey. The preliminary survey results can now be viewed! If you have any comments you wish to make regarding the survey results, you are welcome to contribute to this special discussion on the Message Boards. Thank you very much for helping VIN examine this important issue so quickly and so comprehensively.
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Stability of selected hematology variables in canine blood kept at room temperature in EDTA for 24 and 48 hours
Whole blood specimens stored for up to 2 days at room temperature are suitable for cell counts and Hgb measurement. However, potential variations have to be known to avoid misinterpretations, especially near the decision limits.
The phenol red thread tear test in large Psittaciformes
Results suggest that the phenol red thread tear test is a practical method for measuring tear production in large Psittaciformes, although adaptations to the established diagnostic method are necessary to overcome some anatomical differences present in birds.
Cardiopulmonary effects of sufentanil long acting on sevoflurane anaesthesia in dogs
Pre-anaesthetic medication with sufentanil long acting (SLA) moderately aggravated the cardiopulmonary effects of sevoflurane. In spite of a moderate depressant effect on cardiorespiratory parameters, SLA may be of use as pre-anaesthetic medication before sevoflurane anaesthesia in dogs. Intermittent positive pressure ventilation may occasionally be necessary.
Positive reinforcement training affects hematologic and serum chemistry values in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
Positive reinforcement training (PRT) techniques have received considerable attention for their stress reduction potential in the behavioral management of captive nonhuman primates. This is one of the first data sets to objectively demonstrate that PRT for voluntary presentation of IM injections of anesthetic can significantly affect some of the physiological measures correlated with stress responses to chemical restraint in captive chimpanzees.
Polishing: Yes Or No? Paste Or Pumice Flour? Medium Or Fine Grit?
Scaling etches the enamel, making it more plaque retentive. Scaling also misses a lot of plaque. Polishing smoothes the enamel and removes the plaque left behind. Polishing needs to be a part of every oral hygiene procedure.
Syncope And Pulmonary Hypertension In A Jack Russell
If the dog does have pulmonary hypertension, the clean rads would mean it's either primary (idiopathic disease of the pulmonary vasculature) or pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). With PTE, the chest rads are commonly normal (with regard to lungs). If this is suspected, the next thing to do is to try to figure out why the dog is hypercoagulable -- Cushing's, protein losing glomerular disease, neoplasia, etc.
Are Purina Gentle Snackers Treats Ok For Food Trial?
Are these "truly hypoallergenic treats" the way the ads say?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 9, 9:30 pm ET
We're a third of the way through the year. How is business so far? Stop by and tell us.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, May 10, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN to its full potential. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-week course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, May 14 - NO Rounds
It's Mother's Day in the USA and Canada. (Other countries celebrated on May 11.) Spend some time with your offline family.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Effects of medetomidine and medetomidine-butorphanol combination on Schirmer tear test 1 readings in dogs
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Mistake #3
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Drugs and Breastfeeding and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Invertebrate Medicine
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
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eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Logo Size and Placement into Headers
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: ACVIM, CA VMA, and AVMA.
From the Boards:
* Free T4 Testing Not Available
* Seal With Mycobacterial Dermatitis
* Fish Depigmentation
* Coping With The Expectations Of New Grads
Primate Medicine and Surgery
The course will cover a range of topics on non-human primate medicine including anatomy and physiology, husbandry, regulatory issues, working with primates in practice, behavior, anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, diseases and preventative medicine. This course is appropriate for the veterinarian and veterinary staff member working with non-human primates or wishes to learn about them. Instructors:
Geoff Pye, BVSc, MSc, Dipl. ACZM
Meg Sutherland-Smith, DVM, Dipl. ACZM Dates:
June 7 - July 19, 2006
Real-time sessions: Wednesday evenings, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, and July 12; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$189, Non-Member/$277 by May 24, 2006;
Member/$210, Non-Member/$308 after May 24, 2006
Course registration open to veterinarians and veterinary staff. To find out more about this course and to register: To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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