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Search Example. 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.
Clinical evaluation of a nutraceutical, carprofen and meloxicam for the treatment of dogs with osteoarthritis
Changes in the ground reaction forces were specific to the arthritic joint, and were significantly improved by carprofen and meloxicam but not by the nutraceutical; the values returned to normal only with meloxicam.
Evaluation of the effects of inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme with enalapril in dogs with induced chronic renal insufficiency
Data suggest that inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme was effective in modulating progressive renal injury, which was associated with reduction of glomerular and systemic hypertension and proteinuria but not glomerular hypertrophy.
Effects of obesity on lipid profiles in neutered male and female cats
Obese cats had insulin resistance. Plasma triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations were significantly increased in obese cats, compared with lean cats. Very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) concentrations were increased in obese cats, compared with lean cats.
Molecular cloning of the feline thymus and activation-regulated chemokine cDNA and its expression in lesional skin of cats with eosinophilic plaque
Thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC) mRNA was strongly expressed in lesional skin of cats with eosinophilic plaque.
DIC in a Dog - Discussion Re: Diagnosis, Etiology
DIC cases bleed for at least four reasons: 1. Thrombocytopenia 2. Consumption of clotting factors 3. FDPs inhibiting platelet function 4. FDPs inhibiting the clotting cascade Only 1 and 3 of the above are associated with petechiae. And even then, when the DIC IS causing enough decreased platelet number or function, you still may not see petechiae. The animal has to bleed from one place first. Often bleeding occurs dermally or on mucus membranes, causing petechiae, but sometimes it will be through an respiratory, GI or urinary epithelium. I've seen DIC cases present with nose bleeds first. Eventually, sure, they will get petechiae, but not always, especially if they get better or die within a day or two of the onset of bleeding.
That Time of the Year Again: Yellow Page Ad or Not?
If you truly want to reduce the cost, you have to totally drop the ad and listings for a year. Then next year, you can start over at a new lower rate like a new customer.
Sedating Dogs for Travel: Alprazolam/Benadryl/Amitriptyline
I use alprazolam 0.05 - 0.1 mg/kg PO as needed. Shouldn't go over 4 mg/day for any size of dog.
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 Rounds Down Under
Saturday, May 31, 10 pm ET -
Veronika Langova, MVDr, MACVSc will present Treatment of the Most Common Small Animal Malignancies. Join us in the Rounds Room Handouts for this session: Canine Splenic Hemangiosarcoma Diagnosis and Management of Canine Osteosarcoma!
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 - Want to test your understanding of this topic? Click here for Sunday's Quiz.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 3, 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
How To Course: Part 1
Wednesday, June 4, 9:30 -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this FREE three part course! (PSST! This is a great way for *all* VINners to pick up tips they may have missed out on up to now.)
Reminder!! The How To Course: Part 3 (June 18) will cover the new Search form. Mark your calendars now!!
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
 Abstract Of The Week:
Treatment Of Lupoid Onychodystrophy
Book Review:
A Practical Guide To Canine And Feline Neurology
Website Of The Week:
Canine Vaginal Cytology, 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:
* Ivermectin Sensitivity (Genetics)
* Psittacosis Risk
* Equipment Leasing Problems
* How Many Hours Do You Work?
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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