Attending the CVC in Kansas City?
Stop by VIN's booth (#837) or Cyber-Cafe (#9) and say hello! We'd love to meet you in person. (PSST! You've got questions? We've got answers. Stop by and get live help!) Read VIN's Front Page every day!
The Clinical Updates section (center column) on the Front Page is full of useful info-bits.
FREE CE!
Join Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline), for FIV: Afraid Of A Positive? Click the CE button on VIN's main nav bar for more information about this course (and to enroll).
Any VINner may attend this CE Rounds without pre-enrolling. Enrollment is only necessary if you are interested in eligibility for CE credit. Enrollment closes at 8 pm ET, Sept. 4. New Additions to VeterinaryPartner:
Heatstroke in Dogs: Pathophysiology and Predisposing Factors
Although the upper lethal body temperature in dogs is approximately 109.4 F (43 C), permanent brain damage may develop at temperatures as low as 105.8 F (41 C).
Rational Pharmacologic Therapy of Hepatobiliary Disease in Dogs and Cats
Treatment regimens in veterinary patients are often based on effective therapies for humans with autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, or alcoholic cirrhosis.
Use of Vasopressin in Cardiopulmonary Arrest: Controversy and Promise
The positive effects of vasopressin in cardiopulmonary resuscitation are due to extracerebral vasoconstriction and its ability to avoid the myocardial hypoxia and tachycardia that occur with the use of epinephrine.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics in Neonatal Foals
Safe and effective use of these drugs must include therapeutic drug monitoring, which requires the collection of at least two serum samples following administration of the first dose. Use of extended-interval dosing has the potential to enhance clinical efficacy while minimizing (but by no means eliminating) the risk of nephrotoxicity.
Cases Of Cytauxzoon Felis In NC
Oklahoma State has successfully immunized domestic cats using several techniques requiring tissue and blood from fatal cases. These results have led a major vaccine company to enter into feasibility studies. Maybe soon there will be a vaccine that will protect our outside cats from Cytauxzoonosis.
More Permethrin Toxicosis Cases
Advantix is 44% permethrin (Hartz, Zodiac, etc. are 45%; Defend X-Spot is 65%). There is absolutely no reason why we shouldn't see signs with these products when applied to cats. Now, each cat is different and some seem to tolerate higher doses without any clinical signs, but I would never use these in a household with cats.
Is Laryngeal Paralysis Linked To Hypothyroidism?
There was a CVT chapter years ago which suggested a link between hypothyroidism and laryngeal paralysis, but a referreed article (Gaber et.al., perhaps in late 1980s in JAVMA) refuted this connection based on TSH stim results in laryngeal paralysis cases.
Read Those Equipment Leases!!
Buried in my lease is a clause titled "Automatic Renewal". What this means is that -- when the lease is up -- unless they hear to the contrary from me, they will ASSUME that I just want to continue renting month to month.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, August 19, 9:30 pm ET-
What hot topics are driving you nuts? Stop by, and share!
Rounds Room
How To Use VIN, Part 3
Wednesday, August 20, 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
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, August 24, 10 pm ET -
Join the Internal Medicine Consultants for What We Learned At The 2003 ACVIM Meeting: Part 2. (There was so much to talk about, we did not cover it all in Part 1!)
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
* Canine Hemangiosarcoma
* What We Learned at ACVIM 2003
* Aussie Rounds: Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
* Volunteering In Veterinary Medicine
* High-Density Scheduling
* Practical Fluid Therapy In General Practice
 Abstract Of The Week:
Evidence-Based Dermatology: Pharmacotherapy Of Atopy
Book Review:
Small Animal Surgery, Second Edition
Need a copy? You'll find it in the VINstore. Looking for a previously-featured Book Review?
Click the Library button, scroll down to Book Reviews, and go!
eVetSite Tip Of The Week:
New Single Use Cameras
Survey of The Week Results:
* Grape/Raisin
* Consumer Reports
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Transferring Controlled Substances After Practice Sale
* Esophageal Resection
* Pink Blood
* Allergy Testing
Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases:
Remembering the Zebras
Global terrorism isn't limited to direct attacks on people. An excellent way to control a country is by controlling its food sources. Are you a trained, front-line defense against animal diseases that can cut your country's food supply, spread into the human population, and cause panic in your countrymen -- or are you still pretty clueless?
VIN CE can help you prepare! This 6 CE credit Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases: Remembering the Zebras course will cover the clinical signs and gross lesions of these diseases -- and the role of the practitioner and other professionals in controlling the outbreak. Veterinarians are the best frontline defense. Be ready. Sign up for this CE course today. Instructor: Steve Sorden, DVM, PhD, DACVP Dates: September 3 - October 15, 2003
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays 10:00 -11:00 PM ET Course Description: Increased international movement of people and animals, and the current geopolitical climate, make incursions of exotic diseases more likely than ever before. The national response to an exotic disease incursion begins with the local practicing veterinarian, who must be able to rapidly recognize the clinical signs and scenarios that are suggestive of various exotic diseases. This course will review the major exotic and emerging animal diseases, emphasizing the clinical signs and gross lesions of these diseases in various species and the role of the practitioner and other professionals. Major emphasis will be placed on including exotic diseases in the differential diagnosis of various clinical presentations and the importance of laboratory support for the diagnosis of both “horses and zebras.” To Register: Visit Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases: Remembering the Zebras and click on the Enroll now link -- Early Bird discount available through Aug. 20.
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