IDEXX Warns of Potential Problem with Promotional Toy
The floppy flying discs that were included in IDEXX’s recent SNAP Up the Savings mailer contain a lead “necklace” in the outer edge of the product to add weight. Read more...
Ready to learn how to use VIN like a Master VINner?
Sign up for the October How To Use VIN course. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course. (Feel like you don't have time for a live course? Do the How To tutorial. The link is in VINdex [right hand column, Front Page]. Also, click the FAQ button on VIN's main nav bar, and read more hints on how to use VIN like a pro.) Explore the MyVIN Feature
Update your email address, snail mail address, telephone number, etc. MyVIN is not just about contact information, you can use it to add your photo, search for a VIN colleague, and store your Associate cases. Just click the MyVIN button on VIN's main nav bar, and go!
Newly-Added To The Student Center:
Newly-Added To VIN: Run across any good non-commercial web sites lately?
Send the URL to Pat@VIN.com for possible inclusion in VIN's WWWDirectory.
New On VeterinaryPartner.com:
We're always adding new resources to VeterinaryPartner.com for your clients. Some new articles are:
Outcome of Equids with Clinical Signs of West Nile Virus Infection and Factors Associated with Death
Females were 2.9 times as likely to die as males. Two hundred seventy-one of 339 (79.9%) animals that survived recovered fully; mean duration of disease for these animals was 22.3 days.
Risk Factors Associated with Fecal Salmonella Shedding Among Hospitalized Horses with Signs of Gastrointestinal Tract Disease
Foals with gastrointestinal tract disease were more likely to shed Salmonella organisms than were adult horses with gastrointestinal tract disease.
Use of the Roter Interaction Analysis System to Analyze Veterinarian-Client-Patient Communication in Companion Animal Practice
Data gathering constituted 9% of the veterinarian-to-client communication and was primarily accomplished through closed-ended questioning; 48% of veterinarian-to-client communication involved client education and counseling, 30% involved relationship building, and 7% involved activation and partnership (the remaining 6% constituted orientation).
Feline Corneal Sequestra: A Review of 64 Cases (80 eyes) From 1993 to 2000
The study showed that complete keratectomy was the treatment of choice and that recurrence is likely if complete excision of corneal pigment is not achieved
Rabbit Urine Sludge
Rabbits eliminate excess calcium via urine. so, it is not necessarily a pathologic things. it is quite normal. however, sometimes if they dont produce enough urine or get dehydrated, etc, the stuff gets too thick to pass or forms stones. i would do the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" and try to increase fluid intake, even sub q, but i would probably just monitor for any signs of problems.
Rude, Bullying Client
It is not your fault that this person of limited class graced your door. You didn't make her a mean old coot, and you are not responsible for her happiness. And I would hope with all my heart that anyone that considers her a friend would take her advice and not darken your doorstep. Imagine a whole bridge club of mean cranky hags dissing your practice, while the waitresses are spitting in their tea.
Avian arrhythmias. Taking an ECG on a Bird
A picture of taking an ECG on a bird
Is This Pig Too Big To Castrate?
The pigs in this area go to market at 200-250 pounds. You may not have enough time to get the 180 pound pig healed and the drugs gone before the show.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 5, 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
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, October 6, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Sunday AAFP/VIN Rounds
Sunday, October 10, 10 pm ET -
Join Andrew Mackin BSc, BVMS, MVS, DVSc, FACVSc, DSAM, DACVIM, for Feline Anemia: Treatment (Including Transfusion). All VINners are welcome to attend.
AAFP Rounds (click "classroom" to join the rounds discussion)
Note:
The ACVSc Rounds on Canine Pancreatitis was postponed until October 16.
Recent Rounds
National Pet Wellness Month Part 1 and Part 2Financial Record-Keeping DisastersFeline Anemia: The Diagnostic Approach (AAFP)Staph: Residence, Resilience, ResistanceHypertension Management Mergers for Practices at Risk as an Exit Strategy
 Abstract Of The Week:
Caudolateral Curvilinear Osteophyte in Hip Dysplasia
What's Your Diagnosis?
> Dental Brain-Teaser 29
> Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Canine Diabetes and More ...
New Dental Books (written by VIN Consultants) in the VIN Bookstore!
* Understanding Veterinary Dentistry - Hale - 2004
* Small Animal Dental Equipment, Materials, and Techniques: A Primer - Bellows - 2004
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New eVetsite Styles and Colors Added
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: ACVS, WWVC, ACVC, AAFP, VCSC, and NCVMA
From the Boards:
* Hurricane Ivan and St. George's University
* Darbopoietin
* Language Barriers And Clients
* FIP Transmission
* Using Calcitriol
Intermediate Receptionist/Front Office Skills
The first person your clients see is your front desk receptionist. That impression can make or break your clientele and their feelings about your hospital regardless of what type of medicine you practice. This intermediate course continues where the basic course left off, with essentials your front office staff needs to project your best foot forward. The Intermediate Receptionist/Front Office Skills course is open to all VSPNers and we encourage participation by anyone in the staff who deals with clients and/or runs the front desk or discharges. Previous registration in the basic receptionist course is not required, but we recommend that registrants are not new to the profession. Instructor: Phyllis Webster, AA, OM Dates: October 27 to November 25, 2004 Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET CE Hours: 4.5 CE credits (RACE and VHMA approved) Tuition: $72 (Only $65 if you register before October 13) To learn more about this course and to enroll visit the Intermediate Receptionist/Front Office Skills course page.
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