New Proceedings on VIN!
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On VeterinaryPartner.com
VeterinaryPartner.com has a Drug section that features detailed information on commonly prescribed pet medications. The interested owner can learn how a medication works within the body, how the medication represents an improvement over previously used treatments, and what side effects to be aware of. Understanding a medication and why it was prescribed can help a pet owner understand the goals of therapy as well as possible pitfalls. You and your clients can check out the Drug section at: www.VeterinaryPartner.com We're always adding new resources to VeterinaryPartner.com for your clients. Some new articles are:
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Evaluation of a Metal Acrylic Repair Product as a Clamp for an External Fixator
The acrylic steel repair paste is a hand-kneadable, fast setting, inexpensive, and readily available acrylic for use in the construction of external fixations.
Development of an in vitro Isolated, Infected Spore Testing Model for Disinfectant Testing of Microsporum canis Isolates
Lime sulphur and enilconazole were 100% fungicidal even when the recommended concentration was diluted 1:4 or x4 as dilute as recommended.
Pulmonary Surfactant Dysfunction and Lung Maturation in Neonatal Foals: Therapy, Prevention, and Prognosis
In conjunction with exogenously administering inhaled nitric oxide, pulmonary vasodilation may be maintained by administering type V phosphodiesterase inhibitors with pulmonary selectivity.
A Case of Fatal Systemic Toxoplasmosis in a Cat Being Treated with Cyclosporin A for Feline Atopy
Acute systemic toxoplasmosis was diagnosed in a 4-5-year-old, male, Domestic Short Hair cat, which had been on cyclosporine A immunomodulatory therapy for feline atopy, over an 8-month period.
IBD Testing
IBD is inclusion body disease. Histologically, it's a very dramatic lesion, with eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusions that are quite dramatic. There are a number of different things that can look somewhat like that, though. The agent has not been positively identified, although the leading theory is that it is a retrovirus.
Client with Excessive Number of Cats
We have an excellent client who has 80 cats. She is a bit eccentric, but takes excellent care of these pets. She just purchased 3 more cats. My staff is getting a bit concerned that the cat numbers seem to still be growing. I am under pressure from my staff to tell her to stop the madness ...
Bothered By Clients Switching To Another Practice
Hand them their records, tell them that nothing will change until they do, and wish them luck. Tell them that you think changing veterinarians is a good idea -- that maybe the new vet can convince them to take better care of their own dog.
Severely Jaundiced but BAR Hound Mix - Pancreatitis and Hepatitis? Liver Dose of Flagyl
Bile Acids.....By the way, through a little VIN research I now know that elevated bile acids in the face of icterus are non-diagnostic. Wish I had checked before, could have saved the owner a little $$. Thanks
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, September 26, 10 pm ET -
Join Tom Catanzaro for The National Pet Wellness Month Media Blitz Is Coming! Resources for National Pet Wellness Month are available here, and if you'd like to pre-load the slides for this presentation they are available here.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, September 28, 9:30 pm ET -
Had any interesting cases lately? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
ACVSc Rounds
Saturday, October 2, 10 pm ET -
Join Caroline Mansfield, BSc., BVMS, MVM, CertSAM, MACVSc, DECVIM, for Canine Pancreatitis. All VINners welcome.
ACVSc Rounds Area - click "classroom" to join the discussion.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 3, 10 pm ET -
Join Tom Catanzaro for Making National Pet Wellness Month Into A "Think Twice" Client Bonding Relationship.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion
Recent Rounds
Financial Record-Keeping DisastersFeline 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)
 Abstract Of The Week:
Serovar-Specific Prevalence and Risk Factors for Leptospirosis Among Dogs
What's Your Diagnosis?
> Dental Brain-Teaser 29
> Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Veterinary Cancer Registry and More…
Book Review:
Manual Of Equine Dentistry
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Start Your Own e-Pharmacy
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:
* Sending Drugs to Colleague in Another State
* Technicians Doing Dentals/Extractions
* PBP Scent Glands?
* Analgesics for Ferals
Ferret Medicine
The ferret is an exotic pet that is becoming increasingly popular among pet owners. Ferret cases can be frustrating and difficult to resolve. Are you prepared to treat a case of ferret adrenal disease or insulinoma? Make sure you are prepared to offer clients your expertise on this unique pet and sign up for the Ferret Medicine CE course now! Course Description:
Familiarize veterinary practitioners and technicians with basic and intermediate level medicine and surgery of the domestic ferret. Topics to be included include biology, husbandry, clinical techniques, anesthesia, surgical considerations, adrenal disease, insulinoma, oncology, gastrointestinal diseases, and cardiorespiratory diseases. Instructors:
Geoff Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM;
Natalie Antinoff, DVM, DABVP - Avian;
Matthew Johnston, VMD, DABVP - Avian Dates: October 14 - November 25, 2004
Interactive sessions: Thursdays; 9:30- 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$173, Non-Member/$250 by September 27;
Member/$192, Non-Member/$278 after September 27 To learn more about this course, the requirements for the certificate course, and to enroll visit the Ferret Medicine course page.
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