New VIN Search
Exciting news! Later this week you will notice a change in the VIN Search screen. We've worked long and hard on this enhancement. We hope you like it. After you've had a chance to play with it for a while, PLEASE give us lots of feedback so we can make it even better for you! New Proceedings on VIN You'll find links to these 2002 Proceedings from your VIN library. Also in the Library, you'll find 2 new forms. They are: Reminder Notices (Dogs and Cats) and Buprenorphine Chart.
Are you going to ACVIM in Charlotte?
Stop by VIN's booth (525) and the CyberCafe and say hello! We'd love to meet you. Newly-Added to VeterinaryPartner.com VIN's website for your veterinary clients, VeterinaryPartner.com is always added new content. This week we have: Share these interesting articles with your clients. And... have them bookmark VeterinaryPartner.com for access to other useful information.
A Retrospective Study of Daylily Toxicosis in Cats
Cats that ingest day-lilies are at risk for gastrointestinal distress and acute renal failure. Successful treatment can be accomplished with early decontamination and aggressive fluid therapy.
Efficacy of Selamectin Administered Topically in the Treatment of Feline Otoacariosis
Selamectin was safe. Parasites were killed before day 3 and eliminated before day 17. Selamectin was 100% effective against natural aural infestations, even if erythema (26-33% of cats) and scratch reflex (23-40% of cats) persisted for 2 weeks after the cats tested negative for mites.
Evaluation of the Ability of Carprofen and Flunixin Meglumine to Inhibit Activation of Nuclear Factor Kappa B
The ability of drugs such as carprofen and flunixin meglumine to inhibit activation of nuclear factor kappa B-dependent genes such as iNOS, in addition to their effects on COX, suggests an additional mechanism for their anti-inflammatory effects.
Effect of Dietary Moisture and Sodium Content on Urine Composition and Calcium Oxalate Relative Supersaturation in Healthy Miniature Schnauzers and Labrador Retrievers
Increasing dietary moisture significantly increased total moisture intake, and reduced urine specific gravity, urinary oxalate concentration, and CaOx relative supersaturation in the miniature schnauzers. Increasing dietary Na led to production of urine with a significantly lower CaOx RSS in both breeds, indicating that sodium supplementation to dry diet formats may reduce the risk of CaOx formation.
Renal Amyloidosis, Dog
Benazepril and enalapril have different elimination pharmacokinetics. Enalapril is renally excreted, so -- as renal function declines -- you need to decrease the dose or the blood level will go up. There's always a lot of guesswork in that process. Benazapril is more liver excreted, so you don't need to keep readjusting the dose as the kidneys fail.
Florinef and Electrolyte Changes
The problem with Florinef is that some dogs seem to require gradually higher and higher doses as time goes by, to keep their electrolytes normal. As is also has glucocorticoid effects, you also then start to see Cushingoid effects, like high SAP, PU/PD, coat changes, and pot-belly. If that happens, then it's time to switch to DOCP.
Mitotane for Adrenal Disease in Ferrets
The tumor of the adrenal usually affects the reticularis layer of the adrenal cortex, causing excessive sex hormone secretion.
I Need to Put Associate on Production, but She's Not Happy
Any additional thoughts on how I can mentor her on getting her client numbers up? Her ACT is quite healthy, she just isn't seeing enough patients to keep her here at her current pay rate.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, May 27, 9:30 pm ET -
How's the weather? Read any good books lately? Stop by, have some pie and coffee, and tell us all about it!
Rounds Room
Rounds Down Under
Saturday, May 31, 10 pm ET -
Veronika Langova, MVDr, MACVSc will present Treatment of the Most Common Small Animal Malignancies.
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds -- pick a session!
Sunday, June 1, 2 pm ET and 10 pm ET -
Robert M. Gogal, Jr., DVM, will present Immunology Of Tumors: Two Case Studies. To make it easier for VINners in different time zones to attend, this Rounds will be presented twice -- 2 pm and 10 pm ET.
Please join us at the time that suits you best!
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
* Creating Raving Fans
* Canine & Feline Neurologic Examinations
* Internal Medicine Rounds
* Aussie Rounds: Immunosupp Tx: IMHA/IMT
* Compensation & Benefits
* Understanding and Interpreting MICs
* Megaesophagus & Aspiration Pneumonia
 What's Your Diagnosis?:
Acute Onset Vomiting
Abstract Of The Week:
Resistant Bacteria In Dogs After Exposure To Enrofloxacin
Book Review:
A Practical Guide To Canine And Feline Neurology
Website Of The Week:
Virtual Anesthesia Machine (VAM) Tutorial, and more....
Survey of The Week Results:
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* PDD
* Diet Monotony
* Blood Type Confusion
* Audible Tinnitus
CE for your Technicians:
ECG - Electrocardiography - Basic Interpretation
ECG - Electrocardiography is a basic course for technicians on how to set up, test, and read ECG's on small animals. More importantly, this course will cover the normal versus abnormal ECG and what signs a veterinary technician needs to watch for and to anticipate changes. Instructor: Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)Dates: July 7 - August 10, 2003 Thursday night realtime sessions. Course Description: This course will cover ECG interpretation basics, the normal pathways of electrical activity in the heart and the different dysrhythmias, which may be seen in anesthesia patients. We will cover the causes of the different dysrhythmias, and proper treatments. CE Hours: 6 VSPN CE courses are for registered members of VSPN. Membership in VSPN is free. Once your techinician has registered, they may enroll in this exciting VSPN CE course from the ECG - Electrocardiography - Basic Interpretation information page.
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