ISDVMA Call for Papers
Are you an expert on working and racing sled dogs?
The International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association invites you to present your research findings at the Tenth Anniversary ISDVMA Meeting And Symposium, September 15-17, 2004. Read more about it in the Press Releases folder. Need to add images/PDF files to your Message Board Posts?
You can! VIN supports GIF, BMP, JPG, and PDF files. Check out the VIN Message Boards FAQ to learn how to enhance your posts with images and PDF files. Enjoy! Have a suspicious neuro case in the clinic and want to know more about the current rabies recommendations? Click the Library button, scroll down the right hand column to the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, and go!
Take a moment to welcome Abaxis, VIN's newest participant in the Vet Industry message board.
To learn more about Abaxis, visit their industry folder. (And while you're in the Vet Industry message boards, please check out the other companies who participate in the VIN community.) New in VIN!
Check out the What's New In 2004 box on VIN's Library page to see the latest additions to VIN's Library! ...Newly-Added Proceedings: ...Newly-Added Forms: ...New on VeterinaryPartner.com:
Results of balloon valvuloplasty in 40 dogs with pulmonic stenosis
Overall, 37 out of the 40 dogs (93 per cent) were successfully ballooned, resulting in a mean reduction in the pressure gradient of 46 per cent, with a mean pressure gradient of 124 mmHg on presentation and 67 mmHg six months after the procedure. Three dogs died during balloon valvuloplasty (all of which had a concurrent defect) and three dogs showed a poor clinical response to the procedure.
Lysine requirement of kittens given purified diets for maximal growth
These experiments support a requirement of 8.0 g lysine (free base)/kg diet, in a diet with a calculated metabolizable energy value of 4.7 kcal/g.
Ad libitum feeding following ovariectomy in female Beagle dogs: effect on maintenance energy requirement and on blood metabolites
Ovariectomy induced a significant decrease of daily energy requirement in dogs. Ad libitum feeding, initiated 6 months after spaying, induced a significant increase in consumption in spayed dogs.
Lipoic acid is 10 times more toxic in cats than reported in humans, dogs or rats
Significant clinical toxicity with changes in ammonia and AA concentrations occurred in all high-dose cats. Oral LA produced hepatocellular toxicity and MTD was <30 mg/kg in cats.
Anesthetizing Kidney Failure Cat For Tooth Extractions; Dental Blocks
I use bupivicaine for my nerve blocks in cats and dogs.The maximum dose is quoted at 2 mg/kg, however, I'm a weenie and I use 1 mg/kg as my max dose. There are 2 blocks routinely used, the infraorbital and the mandibular block. With the mandibular block, you can approach it either extra-oral or intra-oral ...
Low Cost Spays And Clients
I am so ashamed... Why are we not spaying these animals for free and reimbursing the client the $20? May people never cease to amaze!
Laser Surgery and Postop Pain
I see a tremendous reduction in pain on certain procedures, however it is JUST a cutting tool. If you go in and rearrange a dog's insides looking for a retained testicle you are causing pain regardless of what you used to open them up. Cat declaws are amazingly comfortable, but you couldn't get me to give up my pain protocols. Pain control is a must no matter what in my eyes.
Distracting Puppies During Vaccinations
I'd love to get tips to help reduce the pain/squealing when giving vaccines to puppies and toy breeds ...
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 Double Rounds!
ASVSc Rounds
Saturday, July 10, 10 pm ET -
Join Graham Swinney, BVSc, FACVSc for Pleural Space Disease. You're invited to read the handout prior to the session. All VINners welcome.
Rounds Room Sunday Rounds
Sunday, July 11, 10 pm ET -
Join Irving Reitzenstein, RPh, PharmD for Veterinary Compounding: Creative Medications Strategies.
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Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 13, 9:30 pm ET -
Had any weird cases lately? Stop by and share!
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Wednesday, July 14, 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.
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Sunday, July 18, 10 pm ET -
Join Edward Guiducci for Associate Buy-Ins.
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Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Efficacy of Ceftiofur for Acute Postpartum Metritis in Dairy Cows
What's Your Diagnosis?
Foreign Animal Disease: Case 2 Website Of The Week:
Veterinary Anesthesia Support Group and more ...
Book Review:
The Practical Veterinarian - Small Animal Dentistry
This resource is available in the VINstore. eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New VIN Logo Page for Your eVetSite
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, NEVC, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Pododermatitis
* Monoclonal Antibodies For Lymphomas?
* Nemaline Myopathy
* Ethylene Glycol Testing
Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians
Did you know you can increase your profit in your hospital and increase the utilization of your veterinary technicians simultaneously? Help give your dental patients the best care by having your veterinary technicians sign up for this online CE course today - Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians! Instructor:
Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC Dates: July 29 - September 9, 2004
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, August 2, 16, 23, and 30, 2004 (no class August 9); 9:00 - 11:00pm CE Hours: 8 (applied for RACE approval) Note: "This course has been submitted for approval for 8 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VIN/VSPN for further information." (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board.) Tuition:
$128.00 ($115.00 early bird special if registered before July 19, 2004).
Full time students of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program will receive a reduced rate for this course of $64 (upon verification of student status) To register or learn more about this course, click on Dentistry for Veterinary Technicians.
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