Canine Mitral Valve Disease Proceedings
The 1st International Canine Valvular Disease Symposium took place in Paris October 30-31, 2004 and the full text proceedings are now available to all VINners! Canine Mitral Valve Disease is by far the most common cardiovascular disease in dogs. Despite ongoing research, relatively little is known about the real causes and prognosis of valvular degeneration in dogs. The ICVS proceedings cover the three main areas of Mitral Valve Disease Research; pathophysiology, disease prognosis/progression and finally a review of both current and future treatment options. As human and veterinary Mitral Valve Research is closely related, all three sessions include contributions from leading researchers in human medicine. Thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health division for making this informative and noncommercial information available to the VIN Community.
Survey Extravaganza!
Is it the change in the weather? High pollen counts? Who knows, but VIN is Survey Central this week. We have a veritable smorgasbord for you to choose from. Read on, and click away! Your answers, as always, will be confidential, and you will be helping VIN play a role in meaningful clinical research. Psittacine Behavior Survey:
Do you see clients with parrots? Do they come to you because of behavior problems? Lori Gaskins at UC Davis is doing a survey examining this issue, and has asked VIN to help her. Share your experiences! Toxins in Practice Survey:
Dr. Kelly Hall is writing a CVT chapter for the up-coming edition, and would love to know what types of intoxications you see in practice and how prepared you are to deal with them. Give your feedback! We will release the survey results as soon as the data are collected, so you don't have to wait for the book or the movie!
Just the FAQs on Steroids and Stomachs
Wondering if you should give steriods to that dog with disc disease? Considering doing a gastropexy just in case? Check out these latest additions to the Medical FAQ Library.
New in VeterinaryPartner:
Survey of the use of radiography vs. ultrasonography in the investigation of gastrointestinal foreign bodies in small animals
Radiographically identifiable foreign bodies were evident in nine animals. Small intestinal overdistension was present radiographically in seven animals. Ultrasonography detected a foreign body in all 16 animals. The foreign bodies were identified by their distal acoustic shadowing and variable degrees of surface reflection. An intestinal perforation was detected sonographically but not radiographically. Additional sonographic findings included thickening of the gastrointestinal wall and loss of layering, free peritoneal fluid, and lymphadenopathy.
Computed tomographic evaluation of anatomic and pathologic variations in the feline nasal septum and paranasal sinuses
The presence of nasal septal deviation alone cannot be used as a criterion to diagnose nasal disease, but cats with rhinitis or neoplasia have more marked deviation than normal cats. The presence of a mass and lysis of the septum were only seen in cats with nasal disease and a mass is more likely to be seen with neoplasia than rhinitis. Male cats have a longer frontal sinus than female cats. Almost all cats have an oblique, eccentric sphenoid septum.
Intraoperative use of ultrasonography during continuous dorsal laminectomy in two dogs with caudal cervical vertebral instability and malformation ("wobbler syndrome")
Intraoperative ultrasonographic imaging of the cervical spinal cord after continuous dorsal laminectomy was helpful in determining adequate decompression (postlaminectomy) of the spinal cord in relation to the ventral and lateral compressive component(s) and to image the protruding intervertebral disc.
Maggot debridement therapy for serious horse wounds - A survey of practitioners
Between 1997 and 2003, 13 horses were treated by eight veterinarians who used maggot debridement therapy to control infection or debride wounds, which could not easily be reached surgically or were not responding to conventional therapy. The data collected suggest that maggot therapy could be useful for treating some serious equine hoof and leg wounds.
What To Do About No Shows?
What do you do when a client is a no show for an appointment? What about chronic no shows? Up until now, I never thought I could get paid for an office call fee if I sent them a bill.
Killer Bee Stings (Photos)
I don't know if you have ever seen a killer bee victim, but I would guess this dog had over 1,000 stings. In human medicine, anything over 20 stings is considered to be a lethal dose.
Inflammatory Polyp Under Cat's Tongue Keeps Recurring After Surgical Removal (Photo)
I've seen lymphocytic/plasmacytic polyps at the corners of the mouth in young cats. They have often recurred after surgical excision. In one, we finally got resolution by removal and infiltration of the base of the mass with Depo-medrol.
Sedation Protocols For Cats In Renal Failure; Impact Of Medetomidine On Renal Blood Flow
If we have an aggressive cat in the hospital with renal failure, and we need something to handle it, what should we use?
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 Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, September 10, 10 pm ET
Join Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, for The Pain Of Procrastination.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 12, 9:30 pm ET
Have you taken the newest VIN Surveys? Got any thoughts to share about VIN's Surveys? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, September 13, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Suspected clindamycin-associated oesophageal injury in cats: five cases
What's Your Diagnosis?
* What's With This Chest?
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
LIDA - Listing of Inherited Disorders in Animals and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Manual of Equine Anesthesia & Analgesia
You may purchase this book in the VIN store.
Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Meta Tag Site Map Settings
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: ECVIM, IVECCS and SWVS.
From the Boards:
* Who Does/Should Answer Threads In VIN?
* Favorite VIN Quotes
* Dentistry Techniques: Horses
* Dog With Really Stretchy Skin
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review
We are rerunning this popular course in 2006 because it filled up so quickly in March. If your state requires you to take a pharmacy course, here is your chance to take it early! Participants will: - Learn the federal requirements that apply to the security and accountability for controlled substances in veterinary practices.
- Be able to evaluate their current practices and, if needed, implement improvements that reduce the risk of theft, diversion or prosecution for failure to maintain an adequate system of security and accountability for controlled substances.
- Have a better understanding of the actions of FDA and will learn how to express their opinions to FDA.
- Learn when they can use drugs in an extra-label manner and when they are engaging in activities that are of enforcement priority by FDA.
- Learn when they can use compounded drugs in veterinary practice.
Instructor:
Doug Kemp, Pharm.D, DICVP Dates:
October 25 - November 8, 2006
Real-time session: Wednesday, November 1; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 3
(Accepted for Florida State Veterinary Board Pharmacy CE requirement) Tuition:
Member/$48, Non-Member/$95 by October 11, 2006;
Member/$53, Non-Member/$106 after October 11, 2006.
VIN course also open to VSPN members. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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