Low Stress Patient Handling
"The reason our handling of these pets is important is that if we don't address the fear, we can actually make the animal way worse, both at home and in the veterinary hospital," says Sophia Yin, DVM, MS.Join her this Sunday at 10 pm EDT for Low Stress Handling Of Difficult Dogs And Cats and learn some new ways to handle fearful and aggressive dogs for procedures. To find out what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon, see This Week's Rounds Schedule.
Sink Your Teeth Into The New Dental Specialty Center
Clients are increasingly requesting dentistry services. Expand your knowledge in the new Dentistry Specialty Center. Resources from VIN and beyond can now be found in one convenient place. Find information on common dental issues, online books from the VIN Library, textbooks available in the VIN Bookstore, client handouts and forms and discussions on various procedures and techniques. Links to dentistry journals, associations, products and informational websites are also provided. The Dentistry Specialty Center can be reached through the About Page for the Dentistry Message Boards and the Specialty Centers page in the VIN Library.
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All NEW -- Beta.vspn.org -- complete with Logout button! Now you and your staff can easily log out of your VIN/VSPN sessions, so others can log in. If you are using Beta.vin.com and your staff is using Beta.vspn.org , you'll never be frustrated by being accidentally logged on as someone else again. More great new features are making their debut on Beta.vin.com and Beta.vspn.org. Send us your feedback and help keep your VIN and VSPN communities on the 'bleeding edge'!
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New and Revised
(Share these with your clients!) Texas Farm Radio
Wolbachia infection in Australasian and North American populations of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae)
Wolbachia are vertically transmitted intracellular bacteria that can profoundly influence host reproduction and fitness and are of increasing interest for use in biocontrol programs. To determine whether Australian flies are infected with Wolbachia, buffalo flies were collected from 12 cattle herds around Australia and assayed by standard PCR for the Wolbachia wsp gene. H. i. exigua from Indonesia and horn fly (H. i. irritans) from Canada were also tested.
Prevalence of gastric ulcerations in horses with colic
This suggests that horses that are hospitalized may be at increased risk for developing gastric ulcers because of stress, feed deprivation, and administration of treatment. Thus, horses that present for colic should be gastroscopically evaluated if clinical signs raise the index of suspicion for gastric ulceration.
Sex-related plasma disposition of ivermectin following pour-on administration in goats
The terminal half-life and mean plasma residence time in male goats (2.35 days and 4.78 days, respectively) were significantly longer compared with female animals (1.42 days and 3.55 days, respectively), suggesting that the excretion patterns of ivermectin in male and female animals are probably different from each other.
Recall: Premium Edge, because it was causing ataxia in cats
I suspect that these kitties got into something - owners swear that there is nothing in the house or basement and that there is no new food, no drugs etc. Any thoughts? I would think that it would be unlikely to be something infectious hitting both cats exactly the same day/time.
Any advice on hiring staff?
I hate to say it but, I got a great deal of information from the book "Small Business Management for Dummies". Yes, it is one of those "For Dummies" books. Lots of good information on taxes, organization, employees, etc. Also a great section on forms of all types (included on a CD as well). My attorney and accountant were indispensable. I really wanted to give you the list of interview questions I have been using for several years. It has helped me keep focus in the interview. I usually edit it on the fly as the situation presents itself.
Heartworm positive dog absolutely freaks out in vet clinic: Option for sedation, heartworm treatment and desensitization to clinic visits
The dog freaked out as soon as he got into the clinic. He thrashed around on the leash, threw pee and poo everywhere, screamed like he was being cut by a vivisectionist, etc. He was the worst I have ever seen.
Cats Rule: Can cats manipulate humans with vocal commands?
This meow is actually a purr mixed with a high-pitched cry. While people usually think of cat purring as a sign of happiness, some cats make this purr-cry sound when they want to be fed. The study showed that humans find these mixed calls annoying and difficult to ignore.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 11, 10 p.m. EDT
(Monday, October 12, 2 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Join Sophia Yin, DVM, MS, for Low Stress Handling Of Difficult Dogs And Cats.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 13, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, October 14, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, October 14, 9:30 p.m. EDT
Thursday, October 15, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to use VIN's Knowledgebase.
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
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Continual Education
Don't just attend CE - learn and enjoy! VIN continual education courses are unlike any CE you've experienced. If you need CE credits, VIN can help you meet your continual education requirements and have fun at the same time - all from the comfort and convenience of your home or office! Experience direct interaction among instructors and fellow participants daily on the message boards and during the weekly real time sessions. Please visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog for information on current courses. Need Help?
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 Book Review of the Week
Handbook of Routine Urinalysis
Purchase it in the VIN Bookstore!
Website of the Week
A Code of Practice for Canadian Cattery Operations and more...
eVetsites Tip of the Week
Basics of a Website
What's Your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Zoonosis Case 37
Associate - Updated and New:
Cryptococcus (canine)
Explore the rest of Associate!
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: ACVC, WWVC, VCS, ACVR, AAZV, VDF and AAFP.
Halloween
"Biscuit would fart in the alligator's mouth and either kill him instantly or launch him into the stratosphere. Of course he did just fall off the couch in a sound sleep."
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Assessment and Management of Proteinuria in Dogs and Cats: A look at the ACVIM Consensus Statement
November 11 - November 18, 2009 In this two hour session, three of the panelists will engage you in discussion of its salient points, in addition to any new findings since creation of the Consensus Statement. Shelter Medicine
November 23 - December 21, 2009 This course is designed as an introduction to the field of shelter medicine - for those considering spending time in a shelter, those newly engaged in the profession, or those with an interest in finding out what shelter veterinary medicine is all about! The course is primarily aimed at a veterinarian with minimal shelter experience but all veterinarians interested are encouraged to enroll. This course includes four, 2-hour real-time sessions and interactive message boards with the instructors.
If you're looking for more information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses specifically tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members. Now you can follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Simply click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN/VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower.
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