How VINners Use Digital Imaging
Thanks to everyone who shared their experience with digital imaging. The results of the Digital Imaging Survey are available. See how VINners are using digital imaging technology to communicate personally and professionally. Check out the results from other surveys too.
Canine and Feline Transdermal Gel Drug Absorption Study
We are looking for patients currently receiving the following drugs either orally or transdermally and whose owners will allow the collection of two samples post-dosing: enrofloxacin, metronidazole, prednisolone, fluoxetine, amitriptyline, clomipramine, buprenorphine, and cyproheptadine. The Transdermal Drug Trial will compare plasma or serum drug concentrations between the oral and transdermal groups for each of these drugs.
Help Advance Veterinary Medicine!
Are you looking for clinical trials for which your patients might be eligible? Want to help your patient and advance veterinary medicine at the same time? You might be able to "kill two birds with one stone". The VIN Clinical Trials and Research Projects page lists many trials currently enrolling cases. Wander over and familiarize yourself with the trials - maybe you have a client and patient that fits the bill.
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Comparison of a low carbohydrate-low fiber diet and a moderate carbohydrate-high fiber diet in the management of feline diabetes mellitus
Diabetic cats in this study were significantly more likely to revert to a non-insulin-dependent state when fed the canned low carbohydrate-low fiber food versus the moderate carbohydrate-high fiber food.
Retrospective study of 156 atrial septal defects in dogs and cats (2001-2005)
The most common clinical signs included systolic murmur heard over the left heart base (20.2%), exercise intolerance (7.0%), syncope (5.3%), dyspnoea (2.6%) and cough (2.6%). Animals that presented a systolic heart murmur over the left base had a significantly larger atrial septal defect (ASD) than others. These data suggest that the incidence of ASD is higher than previously assumed.
Virulent systemic feline calicivirus infection: local cytokine modulation and contribution of viral mutants
Virulent systemic feline calicivirus (VS-FCV) is a novel, emerging pathogen with mortality up to 67% even in previously healthy adult cats; VS-FCV has resulted in at least six epidemics since 1998.
Effects of electrostimulated acupuncture on ground reaction forces and pain scores in dogs with chronic elbow joint arthritis
Results suggested that electrostimuluated acupuncture did not have any significant effects on severity of lameness, as determined by measurement of ground reaction forces, or severity of pain, as determined by visual analog scale pain scores, in dogs with chronic elbow joint osteoarthritis secondary to elbow joint dysplasia.
How Do Emergency Veterinarians Balance The Realities Of Limited Funds And The Ethics Of Animal Suffering?
… working as a tech, I never heard those conversations in the room with the clients about money aspects. How do you turn them away if they don't have any money? How do you turn away a dying pet that doesn't understand why no one can or will help him?
Agility Dog Issues: Conditioning, Etc. (Followup To The Rounds Presentation)
Running or swimming is good for cardiac conditioning. I also do a variety of exercises with my dogs to work on specific body parts. Trotting up hills is excellent.
Dental Mistakes #3: Let's Learn From This Primary Tooth Extraction Gone Bad
When removing persistent primary canine teeth, I will make an envelope flap distal to the primary tooth to open the gingiva and allow entry of my elevator without tearing the gingiva. I do not make any vertical releasing incisions, as I see no need.
Another Owner Who Can't Afford The Exam Fee - Should I Let Her Pick Up Medication Anyway?
Stick to your guns. There is a reason why you require the exam.
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 Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, July 16, 10 pm ET
Join Terry Hall, DVM, CFP, for Unique Financial Planning Strategies For Veterinary Practice Owners.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 18, 9:30 pm ET
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere; winter in the Southern. How's life treating you? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, July 19, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Weight loss effect of dietary diacylglycerol in obese dogs
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Interpreting These Dental Radiographs
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Early Spay And Neuter Controversy and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Diagnostic Ultrasound in Small Animal Practice, Second Edition
You may purchase this book in the VIN store.
Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
eVetsite II Email Setup and Administration
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: AAV, ACVR, and CVC Central.
From the Boards:
* Talking To Clients About Chemotherapy
* Nervous New Grad
* Transferring Cases To rDVM
* Aflatoxin Contamination: Legal Issues
Basic Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician
Due to the relatively high number of patients with periodontal disease in veterinary practice, the emphasis of this course is placed on the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. This basic course will provide instruction to the veterinary technician student, experienced unregistered assistants, and credentialed veterinary technicians on veterinary periodontics, anesthetic protocols, equipment maintenance, and safety . There is a required text for this course, see information below. All veterinary staff involved in or wishing to learn more about veterinary dentistry are encouraged to register, however, it is advisable that registrants be those currently performing dental prophylaxis in practice. Instructors:
Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC and guest lecturer Meghan Richey, DVM, MS, DACVA Dates:
August 10-September 8, 2006
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings August 15, 22, 29; 9:00pm-11:00pm ET CE Hours: 4.5 Tuition:
$105 ($95 early bird special if registered before July 27, 2006). Required Text:
Veterinary Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician and Office Staff. By Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders, c2000. This book can be purchased from the VIN bookstore. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Basic Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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