Hospital Web Sites
For years VINners have asked if VIN could help them develop their web site. Yes, we can! eVetSite, a VIN service/company, makes web site design easy! Multiple formats and styles (plus the advice of a helpful staff) will help you make your site the resource you want for your clients. What Are They Saying?
ROTFL? GMTA? CBC? Are you puzzled by online (and medical) abbreviations? Click on the Abbreviations link in the VINdex drop down menu on the Front Page to use this handy reference!
Take a look at the VIN Forms Collection!
Thanks to the generosity of VINners, we are able to provide a collection of sample forms being used in various veterinary practices. A generalized version of many of the forms is stored in the VIN Forms Collection in a word processing format that you can download to modify for your personal use.I
New in the VIN Bookstore!
Featured Item: Understanding Veterinary Dentistry, Hale, 2004
List Price: $75.00, VIN Member Price: $67.50
Author: VIN Dentistry Consultant -- Fraser Hale DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC
New and Updated Content In VIN Library:
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
The HemoCue for Point-of-Care Hemoglobin Measurement and Packed Cell Volume Estimation in Cats
In cat blood, hemoglobin concentration measured by the HemoCue hemoglobinometer is indistinguishable from the gold-standard method over a wide range of hemoglobin concentrations.
Prevalence of Primary Breed-Related Cataracts in the Dog in North America
Fifty-nine breeds of dogs were affected with cataracts above the baseline prevalence of 1.61 % seen in mixed-breed/hybrid dogs. The breeds with the highest cataract prevalence included: Smooth Fox Terrier, Havanese, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Miniature Poodle, Silky Terrier and Toy Poodle.
Combined Transscleral Diode Laser Cyclophotocoagulation and Ahmed Gonioimplantation in Dogs with Primary Glaucoma: 51 Cases (1996-2004)
The proposed advantage of the gonioimplantation in addition to laser therapy was to avoid the large fluctuation of IOP in the immediate postoperative period, and to eliminate the need for pressure-relieving paracentesis procedures.
Blood Gas and Acid-Base Status During Tiletamine/ Zolazepam Anaesthesia in Dogs
Tiletamine/Zolazepam administration markedly, but transiently, lowers arterial oxygen tension and elevates PaCO2. These changes are likely to be critical in animals with cardiopulmonary disease
Life Choices: Great Job vs. Closer Work Location
I have been working in my dream practice for about 2 years now. I love everything about it: the practice owner is a wonderful person, the staff is top notch, the quality of medicine is second to none, and every day there makes me glad to be a vet. The dilemma I face is that I live 40 miles away from the practice and I know that as my kids get more involved in school activities it will become more difficult for me to continue working 4 towns away from home ...
I'm Afraid To Extract This Molar
I find this tooth one of the more difficult to extract. Even after sectioning, it's hard. Do you have any pointers?
What To Do With Those Almost Blocked Cats? Should We Catheterize Them Right Away? Management/Medications For Cystitis Cats
Although interstial cystitis is an inflammatory disease, steroids do not help. Furthermore, they increase risk of UTI if there is urine retention or if you do have to catheterize or leave an indwelling catheter in.
Pygmy Goat Castration Protocol; Anesthetic Combinations
I have a four week old pet pygmy goat coming in for a castration. What is the preferred technique? And how about anesthesia?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 7, 9:30 pm ET
Been to any interesting outdoor events (art, theater, etc.) lately? Stop by and share!!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, June 8, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, June 12, 10 pm ET
Join Larry Kimberlin, DVM, for Basic Equine Dentistry.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
This session will be open to VIN and VSPN members.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Effect of Nematode Infestation on Weight Gain in Cattle
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain Teaser #37
* Case Archives Get More From VIN!
* Steps To A More Effective Search
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
Website Of The Week:
Blood Donor Screening and more ...
Book Review:
Equine Ophthalmology
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Create Pop-Up Windows from Thumbnails
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: AVMA, AAV, and CVC.
From the Boards:
* Mast Cell Tumors: Pre-Op Considerations
* Cat With Recurring Xanthine Stones
* Infected Distal Intertarsal Joint
* Impacted Hemipenes
Alien Invaders: Systemic Fungal Diseases
Blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, coccidioidiomycosis, cryptococcosis... These tricky systemic fungal diseases often present as other types of diseases, leading to unfortunate misdiagnoses. VIN CE can help! Alien Invaders: Systemic Fungal Diseases is a NEW CE course that will help you to identify, test and treat these stubborn systemic mycoses at your practice. Enroll early! Instructors:
Michael Matz DVM, DACVIM
Robert J Vasilopulos DVM, MS, DACVIM Dates:
Oct 9 - Oct 23, 2005
Interactive Sessions: Sunday evenings; Oct 9, Oct 16; 9:30-11:00 pm ET CE Hours: 3 CE Credits Tuition:
Member/$46, Non-Member/$93 before September 25, 2005;
Member/$51, Non-Member/$104 after September 25, 2005. To Enroll:
Visit the Alien Invaders: Systemic Fungal Diseases page. Click on the Enroll Now link to enroll.
Looking for additional CE for yourself?
Scheduled VIN CE courses include:
Looking for CE for your staff?
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for a list of other upcoming CE for your staff check out the VSPN CE Course Catalog.
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