ProHeart6 Recalled!
Unsure how you'll answer your clients' questions about this recall? You may want to start with a ProHeart6 Recall client information sheet compiled from information provided by the FDA and Fort Dodge and available on VeterinaryPartner.com. Copies of the original notices by the FDA and Fort Dodge are available in this discussion!
2003 ACVC Proceedings Online
Are you attending ACVC this year? Don't forget to register online!
Ellen Behrend Survey's VIN Members
For many years, the ACTH stimulation and LDDST tests have been the standard screening tests for Cushing's syndrome. In recent years, a few other tests have emerged as part of the workup for Cushing's. This survey is intended to help VIN consultant, Ellen Behrend, DVM, DACVIM assess how VINners are approaching this issue. VIN Members, please help us by completing this survey.
New Slideshows in the Student Center
We would love to see submissions from YOU :) - Just email feedback@VIN.com
What do you and your clients want to know today?
VeterinaryPartner.com, VIN's online information resource for your clients, is always adding new content. This week we added:
Recurrence of Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disk Extrusion in Chondrodystrophic Dogs After Surgical Decompression With or Without Prophylactic Fenestration: 265 Cases (1995-1999)
There were 12 instances of recurrent disk extrusion confirmed by removal of disk at a second surgery 3.5 to 33 months after the first surgery. Recurrence was always at a new disk space, and rates did not significantly differ between dogs that underwent single or multiple fenestrations. Two recurrences were at a previously fenestrated disk space. Seven recurrences were at a site immediately adjacent to a fenestrated disk space, and 5 recurrences were at L4-5.
Evaluation of Techniques and Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair in Dogs
On the basis of these results, a palliative, rather than curative, effect may be a more reasonable expectation for mitral valve repair in dogs with congential dysplasia.
Whole Blood Transfusions in 91 Cats: A Clinical Evaluation
The survival rates of the anaemic cats at 1 and 10 days after transfusion were 84 and 64%, respectively. None of the deaths appeared to be related to transfusion reactions. The major crossmatch, undertaken before 117 transfusions, was incompatible for eight cats. All except one had previously been transfused. Lysis of transfused cells in six cases resulted in a less than expected haematocrit rise and an increase in serum bilirubin.
Omentalization of a Nonresectable Uterine Stump Abscess in a Dog
When complete excision of the abscess is not possible because of the involvement of vital structures, the contents of the abscess must be drained throughly. The omentum can provide drainage as well as delivery of local antimicrobial and prohealing factors.
Stupid Patients (Humor)
My brother is an ER/ICU nurse. Once in a while, one or the other of us runs across a client or a patient who has pulled such a boneheaded move in regards to his own health or the health of his pet that it just staggers the imagination ...
ECG Interpretation: More Than One Type of Heart Block Here?
The dog has intermittent third degree, and intermittent high grade second degree, AV block. In other words, he has two different rhythms, depending on what portion of the ECG you are looking at.
Euthanasia Methods for Horses
This month, I may be called upon to euthanize a friend's beloved horse. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Standards of Care and Peer Group
Discussion and examples on standards of care in the veterinary profession ...
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 7, 9:30 pm ET -
Have you seen any weird cases lately? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the special Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, September 8, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
Sunday Rounds: AAFP/VIN
Sunday, September 12, 10:00 pm ET -
Join Andrew Mackin, BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, FACVSc, DSAM, Diplomate (ACVIM) presents Feline Anemia: The Diagnostic Approach - a joint AAFP/VIN Rounds.
AAFP Rounds (click "classroom" to join the rounds discussion)
Recent Rounds
Staph: Residence, Resilience, ResistanceHypertension Management Mergers for Practices at Risk as an Exit Strategy Pleural Space Disease Part 1 and Part 2 (ACVSc)Feline Stomatitis and Dental Radiology (AAFP)Canine Ehrlichiosis
 Abstract Of The Week:
Recombinant Canine Erythropoietin in Dogs with Chronic Renal Failure
What's Your Diagnosis?
> Small Mammal Brain-Teaser
> Dental Brain-Teaser 26
Website Of The Week:
Assistance Dogs and more...
Book Review:
Global Livestock Health Policy: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Effective Action
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Search Engine Rankings and Link Popularity
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: IVECCS, ECVIM, SWVS
From the Boards:
* MDR1 Test All Dogs Before Ivermectin Use?
* Which Test For Hyperadrenocorticism?
* Do/Don't Remove Plate?
* LD50 Comparison Between Species
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/$160, Non-Member/$237
Registration is also open to VSPN members (technicians) To Enroll: 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.
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