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A few VINners have reported that their posts have gone astray -- in the vapor of cyberspace --- and had to repost. This led us to discover that VIN's Message Boards MyDiscussions search tool had developed a feature (glitch) recently. It would pull up your MyDiscussion if it had been responded to, but it would not pull it up if the post hadn't been answered yet. We appear to have fixed this problem. Thank you to everyone who uses MyDiscussions for helping us to find the glitch. If you don't yet use MyDiscussions, and would like to learn more about this feature, read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about using the Message Boards. If you think you are seeing this "glitch" persist, please let us know by emailing Feedback@vin.com -- thanks for using VIN! Protect Yourself from Viruses and Hoaxes
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Salmonellosis in Wild Birds
Gulls are opportunistic scavengers who feed at sites where raw sewage is released. They appear to be relatively resistant to disease, but may serve as effective carriers of Salmonella and thus are a source of infection for other animals.
Electrolyte Abnormalities Induced by Hypertonic Phosphate Enemas in Two Cats
Serum biochemistries revealed hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, and hyperglycemia. One cat also had hypokalemia and the other hyperkalemia.
Comparison of Histologic Lesions of Endophthalmitis Induced by Blastomyces dermatitidis in Untreated and Treated Dogs: 36 Cases (1986-2001)
Our data indicate that B dermatitidis organisms were actively replicating in the eyes of dogs with active inflammation, although they were being treated with itraconazole. Lens capsule rupture and the presence of organisms may explain the persistence of endophthalmitis in the eyes of dogs treated with itraconazole.
Indium-111 Labeled Vitamin B 12 Imaging of a Ciliary Adenoma with Concurrent Grade 2 Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Leg in a Labrador Retriever
Whole body scans of animals injected with indium-111 labeled vitamin B12 will have foci of radioactivity at sites of neoplastic activity. Currently, B12 scanning has been used to identify sarcomas, melanomas, hematopoeitic tumors, carcinomas, and metastases of similar neoplasms.
Tooth Discoloration Without Apparent Pain
Is it true that any grey tooth will give them chronic pain and should be extracted?
Bearded Dragon Poisoned By Eating Toad
Based on our experience, all Bufos, regardless of species, can cause some degree of advanced signs, especially in small animals. Bufotoxin is chemically similar to lucibufagins, found in lightning bugs, which have also been reported to cause toxicity in bearded dragons.
Frustration Over Practice Purchase: Valuations
Why is it so difficult for me to find a practice to buy? I have young kids and a great spouse, so I don't really want to start a practice from scratch. Still, I must be doing something wrong. Am I going about this the wrong way?
For You Persistent Mask/Box Inductors
Here is a link worth reading, if you like to mask or box-induce patients ...
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Effects Of Topical Nipradilol And Timolol Maleate On Intraocular Pressure
What's Your Diagnosis?
Foreign Animal Disease: Case 4 Website Of The Week:
Equine Reproductive Physiology and more ...
Book Review:
Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections in Animals -- Third Edition
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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: NEVC, AAV, CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS Going to NEVC?
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From the Boards:
* Treat Heartworms With Ivermectin?
* Snakebite Vaccine: Update
* Dental Brain-Teaser 23
* Splenectomy Technique
The Control of Disease Transmission in Animal Shelters
Do you worry about your new patients contracting and spreading disease- simply because they had been adopted from a shelter? Whether treating recently adopted animals or working directly with shelters and rescue groups, practicing veterinarians frequently see the consequences of shelter-acquired infectious disease. Learn more about strategies for recognition, prevention and control of common shelter infections in the Control of Disease Transmission in Animal Shelters CE course. Participants will learn about the role of disease testing and management, vaccination strategies, shelter design and stress reduction measures. Dates: September 9 - October 14, 2004
Interactive Sessions: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 PM ET Instructors:
Lila Miller, DVM
Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM
Leslie Sinclair, DVM Course description:
Attendees will learn about data collection and control strategies that will help manage and prevent disease outbreaks, the principles of shelter design that will help reduce the incidence of disease, roles of disease testing, vaccination strategies and treatment and health care protocols, proper sanitation procedures, stress reduction measures, and appropriate techniques for uthanasia and foster care. CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$144, Non-Member/$214 by August 26th;
Member/$160, Non-Member/$237 after August 26th.
Registration is also open to VSPN members (technicians) To Register: Visit The Control of Disease Transmission in Animal Shelters on the main CE page (www.vin.com/CE) and click on the Enroll now link.
Interested in other online VIN CE? Scheduled courses include: Use the CE button on VIN's main nav bar to learn more about these courses -- and to enroll!
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