The VIN Store
- - A Purrfect Donation to Feline Research Through A Perfect VIN Member Benefit
Proceeds from the sale of these two featured items go to the Winn Feline Foundation. You can find them in the VINstore: Note: VINners be sure to login to receive your additional VIN Member Price discount before you purchase these CD-Roms. Featured Item:
Feline Infectious Peritonitis: International Feline Coronavirus/FIP Conference, Glasgow, 2002 List Price: $25.00 VIN Member Price: $22.50 Authors: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Janet Wolf (Executive Director, Winn Feline Foundation); edited by Dr. Al Legendre (University of Tennessee) The Second International Feline Coronavirus/FIP Symposium was held August 2002 in Glasgow, Scotland and featured three days of cutting edge research devoted exclusively to FCoV and FIP, presented by international experts such as Dr. Niels Pedersen, Dr. Diane Addie, Dr. Katrin Hartmann, Dr. Hans Lutz and many others. Also featuring:
Feline Reproduction: A Manual for Breeders and Veterinarians List Price: $45.00 VIN Member Price: $40.50 Author: Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) This CD-ROM provides an overview of feline reproduction, including normal physiology and infertility. Focused primarily on practical aspects of reproduction, this CD is intended to assist veterinarians and breeders at an introductory level offering many practical observations and tips. The CD is generously illustrated throughout with photos of both normal and pathological conditions. A drug formulary specific to reproduction is also provided, as well as an extensive glossary.
Do you like to stand in front of magazine racks, and flip through the pages?
You can do much the same with the journals on VIN!
Just click Library and Journals, then click a journal title and flip through the journal issue of your choice. (If you are looking for a journal article to help you with a case or interest, no problem. Just click the Search button, type in your search words, and choose the Journals tab.)
VINners learn in different ways; VIN provides the information in different ways!
Do You Use VIN's Search to its Full Potential?
Come to the How To session on August 18, and learn more about the variables (Sources, Specificity, Time, search words, etc.) you can use to make your Search more useful. (Or post your Search questions in the Message Boards, and get help that way!)
Chemical arthrodesis of the distal tarsal joints using sodium monoiodoacetate in 104 horses
Chemical arthrodesis using sodium monoiodoacetate was an effective treatment method for degenerative joint disease of the distal tarsal joints. The technique was performed in the sedated standing horse and required minimal equipment. Results were comparable to those achieved following surgical arthrodesis. The risk of significant complications was minimised through good technique using an appropriate injection volume and concentration.
Phenobarbital-responsive ptyalism, Dysphagia, and apparent esophageal spasm in a german shepherd puppy
An unusual syndrome of phenobarbital-responsive hypersialosis was consistent with this dog's clinical presentation and the finding of apparent esophageal spasm.
Summer Pheasant's Eye (Adonis aestivalis) Poisoning in Three Horses
Although Adonis spp. contain cardiac glycosides, cardiac lesions have not previously been described in livestock associated with consumption of adonis, and this is the first report of adonis toxicosis in North America.
Dietary trials with a commercial chicken hydrolysate diet in 63 pruritic dogs
An adverse food reaction was diagnosed if the pruritus resolved while they were on the diet, but recurred when they resumed their original food regimen. Seventeen of the 63 dogs were withdrawn from the trial, including four which found the diet unpalatable. An adverse food reaction alone was diagnosed in 9/46 (19.6%) and another 9 had an adverse food reaction and atopy. GI signs were present in 6/9 with an adverse food reaction, which resolved on the trial diet but recurred when they resumed their original diet.
Unilateral Dry Nose After Bulla Osteotomy
The unilateral dry crusty nose is called xeromycteria and it has been seen in conjunction with KCS. I have also seen it with hypothyroidism and otitis media, which fits with your case.
Just When You Get Them Cured (Weird Complications)
It is amazing what owners will allow to happen, how careless some people can be, and what an animal will do in spite of our best attempts to help ...
Perio Disease Is Hidden
This pocket was not associated with any obvious gingivitis or gingival recession. In short, even on anesthetized visual exam, there was no indication of the trouble lurking below the gum line. Only with probing was the defect detected.
Do You Give Multi-Pet Discounts? Why? Why Not?
I don't exactly give a multipet discount, but if someone brings 3 or more pets at the same time I charge by the time taken rather than individual exam charges. That way, if we can get through the exams efficiently, both the client and the clinic win.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 17, 9:30 pm ET -
What are you doing to make your non-veterinary life better? Stop by and share! (BTW, we're playing in the *new* Unity Room, so come by to see what this new chatroom can do!)
Rounds Room - use the special Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
How To Course: Part 3
Wednesday, August 18, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Rounds Room -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 22, 10 pm ET -
Join Rebecca Stepien, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), for Hypertension Management. Multiple target organs are adversely affected by hypertension. This Rounds session will present updated recommendations on hypertension management to minimize target organ problems.
Rounds Room -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
Recent Rounds
Mergers for Practices at Risk as an Exit Strategy Pleural Space Disease Part 2 (ACVSc)Feline Stomatitis and Dental Radiology (AAFP)Canine EhrlichiosisFeral Cat: Trap, Neuter, and Release (AFFP)Associate Buy-Ins Pleural Space Disease Part 1 (ACVSc)
 Abstract Of The Week:
Hepatotoxicity Associated with Lomustine
What's Your Diagnosis?
Dental Brain-Teaser 24
Website Of The Week:
Veterinary Clinical Cardiology and more...
Book Review:
Veterinary Oncology (The Practical Veterinarian Series)
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Internet Search Engines and eVetsites
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: CVC, IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* Onions Toxic to Birds?
* Aspirin's Anti-Thrombotic Effect
* Burnout in Solos?
* Ram Castration
Organ System and Core Review Module C
- Planning to take the ABVP General Examination?
- Looking for a comprehensive review of what's new in the pathophysiology and treatment of disease in dogs and cats?
The Organ System and Core Review is the course for you! Don't worry if you missed Modules A and B, we still have lots of great topics to cover in Module C! Course Description:
Module C includes the following topics:
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Hematology/Chemistry. Within these topics, you will learn the important pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie the diagnosis and treatment of disease in dogs and cats. Instructor:
Course Coordinator: Katherine M. James, DVM, PhD Dates:
September 1 - October 27, 2004
Interactive sessions:
Wednesdays during this period, 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/$230,Non-Member/$323 before August 18th,2004;
Member/$256, Non-Member/$359 after August 18th, 2004. To Register: Visit Organ System and Core Review 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! Upcoming CE: Equine Hindlimb Lameness
On the heels of the success of their first collaboration, VIN and the American Association Of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will host an online continuing education course on Equine Hindlimb Lameness. The online interactive course will be held September 12 - October 18, 2004.
Looking for more CE for your staff?
VSPN can help! Upcoming VSPN CE Classes: VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule.
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