UCD 3rd Annual Veterinary Neurology Symposium 2006 Proceedings Online
The 3rd Annual UC Davis Neurology Symposium is this weekend, July 22-23, at the University of California-Davis.This symposium is designed to meet the unique needs of small animal clinicians and features the latest diagnostic techniques, comprehensive information about common disorders, beneficial case discussions and strategies for the application of leading neurological methods to the clinical environment. VIN members can read the full proceedings.
Vaccination Strategies Survey
Vaccination policies, protocols and strategies are evolving. How do your personal or clinic preferences compare with those of your colleagues? VIN and colleagues in the Houston area are conducting a survey to compare regional differences in vaccination protocols. Please complete this brief survey to help our profession learn and evolve.
Canine and Feline Transdermal Gel Drug Absorption Study
Dr. Dawn Boothe is 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.
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Survival of cats with naturally occurring chronic renal failure is related to severity of proteinuria
Despite the relatively low concentrations of proteinuria typical of chronic renal disease in cats, this measurement is of prognostic significance.
Influence of infecting serogroup on clinical features of leptospirosis in dogs
Common clinical signs included lethargy, anorexia, and vomiting. Common clinicopathologic findings included anemia, thrombocytopenia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, high liver enzyme activity, and hyperbilirubinemia. Forty-three of 55 dogs were discharged from the hospital.
Euthyroid sick syndrome in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy before treatment with anticonvulsant drugs
Thyroid concentrations consistent with euthyroid sick syndrome were diagnosed in 38% of dogs with untreated idiopathic epilepsy without clinical signs of hypothyroidism or concomitant diseases. There was a significant correlation (r = 0.363, P = .01) between seizure frequency and plasma thyroid hormone concentrations: the longer the interval between 2 seizure events, the higher the serum total thyroxine concentration.
Canine intracranial primary neoplasia: 173 cases (1986-2003)
Of 168 tumors for which a location in the brain was recorded at postmortem examination, 79 were found to involve more than 1 brain division. Other neoplasms unrelated to the primary brain tumor were identified on postmortem examination in 39 dogs (23%). Intrathoracic and intraabdominal neoplasms were present at necropsy in 13 and 24 cases, respectively. Based on the results of this study, thoracic radiographs and abdominal ultrasonography may be indicated to look for extracranial neoplasia prior to advanced imaging of the brain or intracranial surgery.
State Of New York Mandating What Vaccines Are Required By Law For Cats And Dogs?
This is like passing a law requiring a barber to obtain proof of measles immunization before cutting a person's hair.
Client Wants Refund Because The Post-Surgical Cat They Wouldn't Take To The Emergency Care Facility Had Complications
Sounds like you did your best, not only to treat an ongoing, severe problem, but to maximize the safety of the procedure. People know that when they put their 90 year old mother through a major surgery, there is a risk of complications, including death. It isn't any different for a pet. A refund will seem like you're feeling guilty, and guilt could be misinterpreted by the owner that some mistake was made (even though there wasn't). Offer your sincere condolences, but not guilt money.
How Much Safer Are The Circulating Water Pads For Heat And How High Should Temperature Be Set?
I have read that the controlled water recirculation pumps are much safer, but how safe is "much safer"? The temperature setting goes up to 107, but where should it really be set to?
Suspected Case Of Chlamydophila In A Parakeet Residing In An Assisted Living Facility
A budgie that was added to the aviary died unexpectedly. After that, another budgie was added, but the elderly resident who cares for them got concerned ...
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, July 23, 10 pm ET
Join Michael Peterson, DVM, MS, author of Small Animal Toxiocology, for Snakes And Ladders: Steps To Successful Management Of Venomous Snake Bite.
This Week's Rounds Schedule-- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 25, 9:30 pm ET
What hobbies are you exploring? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Serological prevalence of canine respiratory coronavirus
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Interpreting These Dental Radiographs
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Hemophilia B In German Wirehaired Pointers and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
Essentials Of Western Veterinary Acupuncture
You may purchase this book in the VIN store.
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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: AAV, ACVR, and CVC Central.
From the Boards:
* Hamster With Pustular Dermatitis
* Rabbit Enteritis: Clostridium Questions
* Hepatocutaneous Syndrome
* Spironolactone vs Lasix
Pet Food Fundamentals
The course is a "macro" version of nutrition that includes understanding the manufacture and marketing of pet foods including feeding trials, palatability testing, significance of label requirements, the "boutique" foods, natural, organic, holistic, and premium designations, and marketing versus science in pet food product claims. This course will not cover the basics of nutrient components; participants should already have a good understanding of protein, carbohydrate, fat, minerals, etc. and how they relate to nutrition. This course is intended for veterinary staff. Instructors:
Geneva Keene Acor, DVM, MS Dates:
August 24 - September 25, 2006
Real Time Sessions: Friday evenings, September 8 & 15, 2006; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET CE Hours: 4 Tuition:
$70 ($63 early bird special if registered before August 10, 2006). To find out more about this course, visit the Pet Food Fundamentals page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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