Welcome Back Students!
It's back to school time! Check out all the great resources we've compiled for students (and students at heart) in the VIN Student Center. The Student Center is made possible through an educational grant from WALTHAM(R) USA.
Be a Mentor!
Have you ever wanted to mentor a vet student? VIN can help! Use VINDEX (Front Page, right column) to sign up to share your real life experiences with a veterinary student through our Adopt a Vet program!
New Slideshows in the Student Center
We would love to see submissions from YOU :) - Just email feedback@VIN.com
Using Glargine In Diabetic Cats
From the sources mouth -- just for you :) Thanks to our friends down under: Rhett Marshall BVSc MACVSc2,
Jacquie Rand BVSc DVSc Dip ACVIM
Centre for Companion Animal Health, School of Veterinary Science,
The University of Queensland and
Creek Road Cat Clinic, Brisbane, Australia. for providing these instructions for using glargine -- based on a small number of cats. Caution should be exercised with the insulin until it has been used in a larger number of cats. Because glargine is very long-acting, there is the potential for prolonged hypoglycemia if overdosed.
Serovar-Specific Prevalence and Risk Factors for Leptospirosis Among Dogs: 90 Cases (1997-2002)
L kirschneri serovar grippotyphosa infection was associated with most cases of leptospirosis in dogs.
Beware of canine Gorilla Glue ingestions.
We report the ingestion of Gorilla Glue by 2 dogs that caused obstructive masses requiring surgical intervention.
Idiosyncratic toxicity associated with potentiated sulfonamides in the dog
The syndrome in dogs can consist of fever, arthropathy, blood dyscrasias (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, or hemolytic anemia), hepatopathy (consisting of cholestasis or necrosis), skin eruptions, uveitis, or keratoconjunctivitis sicca
Effect of medetomidine on breathing and inspiratory neuromuscular drive in conscious dogs
The i.v. administration of medetomidine decreases RR, V(M), and central respiratory drive in conscious dogs. Medetomidine should be used cautiously and with careful monitoring in dogs with CNS depression or respiratory compromise.
Stray Is Chipped, But Owner Doesn't Want Vet To Contact The Owner Of Record
Microchipping does not, in fact, establish who is the rightful owner. All the chip does is establish who registered the dog. True, it was probably the owner at the time. A lot can change between that time, which could be years ago, and the time you scanned the dog. That's where all the legal minefields lay for the veterinarian who gets involved with this, especially if specifically instructed not to get involved by the "current presenting owner".
New Premed/Anesthesia Protocols Needed
It seems that the doses that you have given me are lower than the ones on the dosage chart for Domitor. Is that due to the fact that you are adding morphine/torb as well?
Incisor Malocclusion: What Orthodontics Do You Suggest?
The priority with all malocclusion is to allow the animal to close its mouth without abnormal (and traumatic) tooth-to-tooth or tooth-to-soft tissue contacts.
Restraint For Galapagos
Most galaps are really easy to work with, in contrast to larger continental tortoises such as sulcatas. You shouldn't need to sedate to get blood; they're usually pretty fearless, and, if you say hi and scratch them on the chin for a bit first, you can usually do a jugular stick without much fuss.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 14, 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 3
Wednesday, September 15, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. 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
Sunday, September 19, 10 pm ET -
Join Carl Lacher for Financial Record-Keeping Disasters.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
Recent Rounds
Feline Anemia: The Diagnostic Approach (AAFP)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:
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
What's Your Diagnosis?
> Small Mammal Brain-Teaser
> Dental Brain-Teaser 26
Website Of The Week:
The National Animal Identification System and more...
Book Review:
The Horse in Motion
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: SWVS, VDF, ACVS, WWVC, ACVC, and AAFP
From the Boards:
* Blood Donors
* Proliferative Necrotizing Otitis
* MDR1 Typing
* Tamiflu
Introduction to Veterinary Herbal Medicine:
Early Bird Deadline Approaching
Clients and practitioners alike are embracing new herbal alternatives in veterinary medicine. There is a growing concern about providing more holistic care, and potentially fewer side effects than some of the new pharmaceuticals used today. - Have you considered adding herbal medicine options to supplement your traditional treatment options?
- Did you know that there are 10 herbs you could be using to treat everyday cases right now?
VIN CE and the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association designed this course to aid the veterinarian and herbalist in administering knowledgeable and responsible herbal treatments. This course in Veterinary Herbal Medicine is an introductory clinically-based course in Western herbal medicine designed for veterinarians who wish to start adding herbal medicine to their range of treatment options. It is also suitable for the practitioner who doesn’t wish to be a herbalist but has clients who ask questions about herbs. It assumes a knowledge of conventional animal physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology and husbandry. Instructor: Barbara Fougere, BVSc, Acupuncture and Natural Therapies, Rozelle, NSW, Australia.
President- Elect, Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association. Dates: Sept 28 - Nov 9, 2004
Interactive sessions: Tuesday evenings; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
VIN Member/$173, Non-VIN Member/$250 by September 14;
VIN Member/$192, Non-VIN Member/$276 after September 14 To learn more about this course, the requirements for the certificate course, and to enroll visit the Introduction to Veterinary Herbal Medicine course page.
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