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The Canine and Feline Neurological Examination CD-ROM
List $99.00 - VINner Price: $89.10
Authored by Joane Parent (DMV, MVetSc, ACVIM Neurology) this CD-ROM makes learning to do a neurological exam fun and easy.
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* Hookworms VIN Sponsors The Tufts Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics Conference
Oct. 2 - 4 in Sturbridge, MA. You deal with genetic disorders every day in your practice, whether working with pet or breeding animals. Genetic disorders differ from other medical and surgical conditions in the ability to predict disease prior to the onset of clinical signs. With disorders whose progression can be altered, our role as veterinarians is early diagnosis and intervention. Learn more about this unique CE opportunity!
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency as an end stage of pancreatitis in four dogs
Chronic pancreatitis may be a more common cause of EPI in dogs than previously assumed and may be under-recognised because of difficulties in diagnosis.
Hamstring graft technique for stabilization of canine cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifles
Hamstring grafts were intact in all stifles at 12 weeks (n = 4) and 52 weeks (n = 2). Grossly, there was no osteoarthritis in stifles at 12 weeks and only chondrophytes along the trochlear ridges at 52 weeks. Minimal radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis developed in stifles with grafts during the study. Lameness in limbs with grafts resolved by 52 weeks.
Comparison of tibial plateau angles in normal and cranial cruciate deficient stifles of Labrador retrievers
In Labrador retrievers, TPA should not be used as a predictor of CCL rupture.
In vitro effects of osteotomy angle and osteotomy reduction on tibial angulation and rotation during the tibial plateau-leveling osteotomy procedure
To decrease the severity of deformity, we recommend that the osteotomy be made perpendicular to the craniocaudal and proximodistal axes and be completely reduced with less regard for alignment of the medial cortex.
Is This An Aspirate Of A Thyroid Tumor?
As a general rule, none of the endocrine tumors look cytologically aggressive; hence, they have designations that sound benign even when they are aggressive and capable of metastasis.
Frontling OTC... Should I Drop Prices or the Product?
Better yet, don't wait until you lose your product sales revenue. Raise your fees now to what you are worth. Have the best of both worlds while you can. No reason for frontline to subsidize your practice.
At What Progesterone Level Should I Intervene?
I recheck the progesterone daily until it is below 3.5 ng. When it is above 5 ng, you can be pretty confident that nothing is going to happen within the next 24 hours or longer. When the progesterone drops below 2.5 ng, she should be in active labor. I want to intervene before that time.
Should I Spend More $$ for a Website or Yellow Pages?
So does it make sense that more of my advertising dollars are spent on our website vs. Yellow Pages?
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Feline GI Disease: What's Eating our Cats? Module A
Feline gastrointestinal disease represents a significant component of small animal clinical practice. Clinicians commonly evaluate feline patients with one or more clinical signs and symptoms that may represent disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines and pancreas.Hone your skills with VIN's
Feline GI Disease: What's Eating our Cats? Module A Instructors:
Drs. Michele Gaspar, Laura K. Andrews, Katharine F. Lunn Dates: October 15 - November 26th, 2003
Interactive Sessions: Wednesday; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET Course Description:
Upon completion of this course, the clinician will: - Understand the normal structure and function of the feline GI system, mucosal immunity, as well as factors (congenital and acquired) that may contribute to abnormal structure and function and loss of normal mucosal integrity;
- Be able to evaluate patient signs, in order to more accurately focus on the potential area(s) of concern;
- Utilize readily available as well as advanced diagnostic tests and interpret them correctly;
- Choose the most appropriate diagnostic tests for each patient, be able to interpret the selected tests and formulate a rationale treatment plan;
- Understand the principles of biopsy and histopathology, as it relates to feline gastrointestinal disease;
- Gain an understanding of the histopathological findings common in feline GI disease and be able to relate them to clinical cases and presentations;
- Formulate additional treatment plans and diagnostics, based upon each patient's initial response to therapy.
To Enroll: Visit the Feline GI Disease: What's Eating our Cats? Module A course page and click on the Enroll now link.
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