Are Clients Asking About Fireworks Paranoia/Anxiety?
Not clear on how to handle this loud and explosive holiday? Need a source of advice for your clients with fearful dogs? Just have a need to know? Then take a look at this article on VeterinaryPartner.com!
Trauma Management Plan in the VIN Library
Having a standard protocol in place can help you avoid missing an important step in diagnosis or treatment. The Trauma Management Plan is an excellent aid in treating "Big Dog - Little Dog" injuries. Additional forms are available for download and personalization from the VIN Forms Collection.
Did you know? MyStuff is searchable!
If you've been adding so much to your MyStuff that it's getting hard to find the information later, or adding the same link to 10 different categories to improve your chances, the MyStuff Search function is just what the doctor ordered. Enter a key word and get a list of your relevant MyStuff resources. The View or Print button allows you to see a list of all your MyStuff or only that from a single category. You can even export your MyStuff to a spreadsheet. That'll make collecting resource lists for clients or student handouts a breeze. If you haven't tried MyStuff yet, it's just a few clicks away. (VIN Navigation bar > MyVIN > Stuff) Try it today!
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Two years follow-up study of the pain-relieving effect of gold bead implantation in dogs with hip-joint arthritis
Seventy-eight dogs with pain from hip dysplasia participated in a six-month placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial of gold bead implantation. In the present, non-blinded study, 73 of these dogs were followed for an additional 18 months to evaluate the long-term pain-relieving effect of gold bead implantation.
Cobalamin, folate and inorganic phosphate abnormalities in ill cats
The study population comprised 103 cats, of which 16.5% had low cobalamin levels and 38.8% had low folate levels. A serendipitous finding was inorganic phosphate levels below the reference range in 48% of the cases. Significant associations were found between subnormal cobalamin levels and median body condition score. The finding of low levels of folate and cobalamin in clinical cases suggests that supplementation may be indicated more frequently than is currently recognised.
Endotracheal stenting therapy in dogs with tracheal collapse
The purpose of this article is to provide a comparative overview of intra-luminal stenting of the trachea in human and veterinary medicine. The currently available stents and their potential clinical application to the veterinary patient are discussed.
Effect of pelleting on efficacy of Sericea Lespedeza hay as a natural dewormer in goats
Pelleting Sericea Lespedeza hay enhanced its efficacy against parasitic nematodes and may facilitate the broader use of this forage in small ruminant gastrointestinal nematodes control programs.
Timing of vaccine administration and surgery: is there a significant effect on platelets?
This is an argument that is still ongoing, and no definitive conclusions have been reached. However, there was a recent article on the response of feral cats to vaccination at the time of neutering -- and this demonstrated a good immune response and no complications.
Diagnosing systemic hypertension in dogs and cats
If we make you think about what you're doing, why you're doing it, and how you're doing it, we've started the debate in the right direction.
How could I have handled this difficult client interaction more productively? What to say to clients in an emergency situation
Emergencies, by their very nature, have a heightened level of stress and emotional impact on clients (and patients), but you will either become adept at 'third person viewing' of the situation and learn to draw in a deep breath, steady your heart rate, and distance yourself from the 'craziness' that emergencies bring emotionally or you may decide that handling emergencies is just not your thing. You cannot possibly swallow the emotional baggage brought in by your clients on a daily basis and have any hope of surviving in this profession. If you try, it will drag you down and in the end, if you don't let it go, you will drown.
FeLV stability in the environment: how long to wait to get new kitten; how to disinfect environment
The FeLV virus is not very durable in the environment (less than 48 hrs). It is readily inactivated by most disinfectants, and bleach is a good choice. I usually encourage the use of metal dishes instead of plastic, which can be microscratched and harder to disinfect.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday June 24, 10 pm (June 25, 02:00 am GMT)
Join Ray Ramirez, DVM, for Leaving Your Practice In Good Hands: How To Hire A Relief Doctor.
Preview the handouts
This Week's Rounds Schedule
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, June 26, 9:30 pm (June 27, 01:30 am GMT)
Have you treated any weird or wonderful patients lately? Stop by and share with your colleagues!
Use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
EBM Journal Club
Tuesday, June 26, 10 pm (June 27, 02:00 am GMT)
Join your colleauges for the second meeting of the Evidence Based Medicine Journal Club.
Review the introductory transcript
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Practical Pathology of Chest Disease: Case Studies and more.
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Diseases of Sheep, fourth edition
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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: ECVS, AHS and AVMA.
From the Boards:
* How to castrate a goat
* Treatment options for dog with multiple urethral calculi
* Which immersion oil should I use?
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Equine Essentials-Basic Horse Care
Many veterinary clinics treat both small and large animals. This is an introductory course designed for veterinary support staff that have an interest in equine sciences but have limited equine experience. It will offer a basic overview on such topics as: breeds, colors and markings; terminology, nutrition, vaccination, parasitology, common disorders, diseases, and behaviors. This course is designed for all veterinary staff and veterinary technician students wishing to review the basics of equine care, identification, and nutrition. Upon completion of this course, participants should be: - able to identify common breeds and colors of horses and be acquainted with their differences.
- able to identify the general anatomical areas of a horse.
- familiar with common equine terms.
- able to understand the basics of safe stabling.
- knowledgeable regarding vaccination and deworming protocols for the horse.
- able to assess the nutrient requirements of different ages and lifestyles of horses.
- able to describe signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of some common equine infectious diseases and parasites.
- familiar with basic equine first aid.
- familiar with basic behavior traits of horses.
Instructors:
Debbie Hembroff, RVT, CVT & Chris Upchurch, AA, VA Dates:
July 3-August 9, 2007 Real-time sessions: Monday evenings July 9, 16, 23, and 30; 10:00pm-11:30pm pm ET (USA) CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
$111 TEXTBOOK: There is one required text and two recommended texts for this course: Required text:
Complete Horse Care Manual 2nd Ed. Vogel, C. Dorling Kindersley, Ltd. (2003) Available from online retailers. Recommended texts:
Horses for Dummies, 2nd Ed. Pavia, A. & Posnikoff, J., Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. (2005). Available from online retailers. Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, Hanie, E. A., Elsevier Health (2006). Available in the VIN bookstore. Be sure to login to receive your member discount. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Equine Essentials-Basic Horse Care page. To register, go to the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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