SUCCESS!
The New VIN Server is live! Late Wednesday night, while most of us slept, the VIN technical team successfully moved VIN to a new main server with virtually ZERO DOWNTIME.Although a few VIN and VSPN members reported instances of login problems, some quirks on the message boards, and a couple missing CE library items overall the transition proceeded as expected. Please help us by giving VIN a good workout today. If you find anything that seems to be out of alignment or missing, please email Feedback@vin.com. Thanks for using VIN! We do it all for you.
ACVIM 2005 Proceedings on VIN!
Have you read the ACVIM Forum 2005 Proceedings yet? The ACVIM Forum provides high quality CE -- with something for everyone. (Pssst --- Want to participate in ACVIM 2006? Abstract submissions are being accepted at www.ACVIM.org until October 21.)
Trilostane and the FDA
Recent conversations on VIN about the drug Trilostane have revealed new information that may be useful to you. The drug is available from compounding pharmacies, but this is not considered a legal source by the FDA. Read the updated Trilostane FAQ for more details. National Vet Tech Week Survey
National Veterinary Technician Week is Oct. 9-15. Please take a moment to complete this survey in honor of your right hand veterinary support staff and help us spread the word about veterinary technology and VSPN. The survey focuses on how you utilize and support your support staff. In a few weeks, the results will be compiled and made available for review.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Radio:
Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs
You may not readily recognize degenerative lumbosacral disease in your large-breed patients because they commonly have other concurrent orthopedic diseases. Here's how to identify affected dogs and help them with the right therapy ...
Acute Phase Proteins in Dogs and Cats: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives
In some cases, the concentration of selected acute phase proteins (APPs) can be within the reference interval even with disease. In these situations, the critical difference derived from data on biological variation, with the individual acting as his own reference, could be of practical use.
Decreased Sodium:Potassium Ratios in Cats: 49 Cases
A significantly higher proportion of cats with decreased Na:K ratio had body cavity effusions.
Allium species Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Consumption of as little as 5 g/kg of onions in cats, or 15 to 30 g/kg in dogs, has resulted in clinically important hematologic changes.
Did I Breach Client Confidentiality When Talking To Humane Society Investigator?
I don't know what, if any, legal powers a Humane Society investigator has in your jurisdiction. However, I will not discuss anything about one of my patients with a third party without the express permission of the client or a court order. Yes, confidentiality in veterinary medicine is a much weaker legal concept than in human medicine, but it still exists at a minimum as an ethical precept.
Perianal Fistulas: Medical Treatment
Does anyone have any new suggestions for perianal fistulas?
Severely Ulcerated Skin (Nose, Pinnal Margin) In A Young Dog Due To Eosinophilic Furunculosis (Photo)
Dog presented for itchy skin (nasale planum) and nodules and papules on the pinnal margin -- cool case and nice picture.
Exporting Animals To The UK: Rabies
Vaccination/Testing, Microchipping, Etc.
Notes for veterinarians about export to the UK ...
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 AAFP Rounds
Sunday, October 16, 8 pm ET
Join your colleagues for an AAFP Student Chapter meeting.
Access the AAFP Rounds page, then click Classroom to attend this session.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 16, 10 pm ET
Join Dick Goebel, DVM, for Managing Educational Debt.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 18, 9:30 pm ET
What recreational activities help you cope with your stressful lives? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, October 19, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course. Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Association between Ovarihysterectomy and Feline Mammary Carcinoma
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Hoof, Mouth, Eye Lesion
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Steroids For Spinal Cord Injury and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Sixth edition and e-dition
You can find it in the VIN Bookstore.
Get More From VIN!
* Steps To A More Effective Search
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Hurricane Travel Kit Page
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: VCS and ACVS.
From the Boards:
* Cherry Eye Repair
* What Caused This Mouth Injury?
* Favorite VIN Quotes
* Reformed Gas-Downaholic
The Veterinarian's Role in Handling Animal Abuse Cases
Early Bird date for registration is October 18! Enroll Now!
The veterinary profession is being increasingly challenged to recognize, report and document animal abuse and cruelty as it is encountered in their practices, and to assist law enforcement in the prosecution of these cases. This course on animal cruelty will provide an overview of the legal and ethical considerations for veterinarians, discuss the link between animal abuse and human violence, and provide guidelines for recognizing abuse, examining the live victim, performing forensic necropsies and testifying in court. Instructors:
Lila Miller, DVM; ASPCA
Robert Reisman, DVM; ASPCA
Melinda Mercke, DVM; ASPCA
Randy Lockwood, Ph.D; ASPCA Dates:
November 1 - December 13, 2005
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 9:30-11:30 PM ET (US) CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$153, Non-Member/$231 by October 18, 2005;
Member/$170, Non-Member/$256 after October 18, 2005 To Register:
Visit the Handling Animal Abuse page:
VETERINARIANS go here: http://www.vin.com/CE/MULT204-1105.htm
VETERINARY STAFF go here: http://www.vin.com/ce/MULT204-1105_VSPN.htm
Click on the Enroll Now link to enroll. Looking for more great CE?
Scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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