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Battered pets and domestic violence: animal abuse reported by women experiencing intimate violence and by nonabused women
Women residing at domestic violence shelters (S group) were nearly 11 times more likely to report that their partner had hurt or killed pets than a comparison group of women who said they had not experienced intimate violence (NS group). Reports of threatened harm to pets were more than 4 times higher for the S group.
Direct and indirect costs of rabies exposure: a retrospective study in southern California (1998-2002)
The mean total cost of a suspected human rabies exposure was $3,688, the direct costs per case were $2,564, and the indirect costs were $1,124 of that total. About one third of the total cost for suspected human rabies exposure was attributed to indirect costs (e.g., lost wages, transportation, and day-care fees), most of which were not reimbursable to the patient.
Prevalence of feline immunodeficiency virus infection in domesticated and feral cats in eastern Australia
The feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) prevalence in the two feral cat populations was 21 percent and 25 percent. The majority of FIV-positive cats were male (60-80 percent). The FIV prevalence in cattery-confined cats was nil. The prevalence of FIV in the pet cat sample population was 8 percent.
Spinal cord injury resulting from incorrect microchip placement in a cat
Myelography demonstrated obliteration of the contrast columns by the microchip at the C5-C6 intervertebral disc space. A dorsal laminectomy was undertaken and the microchip was successfully removed. Eleven months after the surgery, the cat was able to weight bear in all limbs but with mild residual paresis in the left thoracic limb.
Box induction for feline induction: avoid except in very limited circumstances
About 18 months ago, every patient received torb for premed and telazol for induction. It took around six months to really become familiar with the different protocols. Today, the level of care my patients receive is far superior. I now enjoy anesthesia and look at most cases as an enjoyable dance instead of a slightly out of control adventure.
Helpful hints for new graduates about to embark on the first job
Nobody asked me, but I wanted to make a few observations that the 2007 grads might find helpful ...
How to manage controlled drugs, prescription foods, and uncontrolled drugs on a mobile unit
I have a mobile practice unit with a lock on the outside. Inside there area two locked drawers for drugs. The only class II drugs I have are morphine and fentanyl patches. Do they have to be in the drawer alone? Can or should I put the class II drugs in a lock box in the locked drawer?
Intracavity administration of chemotherapy for adenocarcinoma of the thorax
There is a published report on intracavitary, although I have not been able to achieve the same numbers as far as survival.
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This Week's Rounds Schedule Recent Rounds EBM Journal Club (meeting 3) LLC versus "S" Corporation Five Steps to Stopping Feline Itch EBM Journal Club (meeting 2) How to Hire a Relief Vet EBM Journal Club (meeting 1) Bovine Viral Diarrhea Alternative Exit Strategies Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club
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What Makes Cats Tick? Feline Internal Medicine Module 4
Dermatology and Behavior topics
The fourth module will cover Dermatology and Behavior topics in feline medicine. Week 1 (August 15):
The ring cycle: dermatophytoses (Foil) Week 2 (August 22):
Dermatopathies of the feet and face (Thompson) Week 3 (August 29):
Handling, housing, stress, environmental enrichment: how to work with cats and are we making them sick? (Calnon and Seksel) Week 4 (September 5):
Taking a bite out of feline aggression (Calnon and Seksel) Week 5 (September 12):
Cat society, social organization and normal behavior (Curtis) Instructors:
Carol Foil, DVM, MS, DACVD
Lori Thompson, DVM, DACVD
Debbie J. Calnon, BSc, BVMS, MACVSc (Behavior)
Kersti Seksel, BVSc(Hons), MRCVS, MA (Hons), FACVSc. (Animal Behaviour), Dipl. ACVB, CMAVA
Terry Marie Curtis, DVM, MS, DACVB Dates:
August 15 - September 19, 2007 Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (Thursdays, 01:30 - 03:30 am GMT) CE Hours: 10 Be sure to enroll by August 1 to receive Early Bird pricing!
Tuition:
Member/$167, Non-Member/$256 by August 1, 2007;
Member/$185, Non-Member/$284 after August 1, 2007 Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks:
Be sure to log in to receive your member discount for books in the VIN bookstore.
Advances in Veterinary Dermatology, Volume 4 - Thoday, Foil, Bond - 2004 Small Animal Dermatology: A Color Atlas & Therapeutic Guide, 2nd edition - Medleau, Hnilica - 2006 Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, 2nd Edition - Landsberg, Hunthausen, Ackerman, 2003 BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioral Medicine - Horwitz, Mills, Heath, 2002 Clinical Behavioral Medicine For Small Animals - Overall, 1997 Training Your Cat - Seksel, 2001 - Hyland House Publishing Pty Ltd
May be available from online retailers. Client Handouts, Behavior, CD-ROM - Landsberg, Horwitz To find out more about this course:
Visit the Feline Internal Medicine Module 4 page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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