Skin Is In: Dermatology Notebook
This quick reference contains drugs, normals, equivalents, foods, and more. This reference has been generously contributed by VIN Consultant Carol Foil, BS, MS, DVM, DACVD, professor of Dermatology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University.
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Contamination of multiple-dose vials in a veterinary hospital
Bacterial contamination of multiple-dose saline bottles and medication vials in a veterinary teaching hospital was evaluated. Bacterial contamination was identified in 16/88 (18%) containers, with no difference in contamination between the large animal clinic, small animal clinic, and ruminant ambulatory clinic. Contamination of multiple-dose containers containing substances for injection was common, and potential pathogens were present in many situations. While the clinical significance is not resolved at this point, infection control practices should address this potential source of nosocomial infection.
Extratesticular interstitial and Sertoli cell tumors in previously neutered dogs and cats: a report of 17 cases
Primary neoplasms derived from testicular tissue and in an extratesticular location are extremely rare. Clinical and surgical information was collected and verified from 15 different submitting practices for 12 dogs and 5 cats that spontaneously developed neoplasms of testicular origin after castration. Eleven dogs had Sertoli cell tumors in an extratesticular location. One dog and all 5 cats had an extratesticular interstitial cell tumor. Six animals (1 dog, 5 cats) had developed secondary sexual characteristics that reversed after removal of the tumor. All had a palpable mass in the scrotum or at the site of the original prescrotal incision. No animals died of neoplasia-related disease and no metastases were identified. Several possibilities, including the presence of embryological ectopic tissue or the presence of testicular tissue transplanted during castration, are considered as causal.
Effects of Zeranol((R)) upon luteal maintenance and fetal development in peripubertal gilts
Eighty gilts were utilized to determine whether zeranol implants could maintain hCG-induced corpora lutea (CL) in peripubertal gilts and to examine the effects of a Zeranol implant on fetal development. Crossbred gilts were blocked by weight and ancestry to treatment or control groups. Number of fetuses (7.5 versus 12), fetal weight (83 versus 121g), fetal length (117 versus 132mm) and fetal survival (45% versus 78%) were reduced by Zeranol implants. These data indicate that treatment of peripubertal gilts with a 36mg Zeranol implant did not increase the proportion of gilts available for breeding, while causing deleterious effects upon the fetuses.
Renal failure in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) following ingestion of oxalate containing plants
A 1-year-old guinea pig presented with anorexia, lethargy, and weight loss, 1 week after ingesting a peace lily leaf. Laboratory findings were suggestive of renal failure and included elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine with concurrent isosthenuria. The guinea pig was euthanized 1 month later due to worsening clinical signs.
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My Dog Bit Employee's Child -- Euthanize Or Not?
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Should Slings Be Used After Closed Hip Reductions?
Slinging hind legs following closed reduction of luxated hips is not beneficial and I stopped recommending doing so several years ago. Some years ago I looked at various aspects of coxofemoral luxations and have commented previously about that study. One of the findings was ...
Unexpected Outcome In A Dog With Neurologic Signs
Here is an interesting twist of fate. Postmortem showed non-suppurative meningoencephalitis with a very high probability of viral - either distemper or, you guessed it, RABIES.
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Severe Trauma in the Dog: Approach to the Traumatic Hemoabdomen
The second course in the series "Severe Trauma in the Dog" will concentrate on one specific injury, peritoneal hemorrhage, and the decision-making process as to if, when and how to pursue surgery. The first course, "Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 minutes" covered primary and secondary assessment, initial fluid therapy and initial pain management. This second course will revisit the primary assessment immediately following the first 15 minutes. The diagnosis of peritoneal hemorrhage is highly dependent upon rapid decision-making. Patient management decisions will be discussed in detail leading up to the decision on whether or not to pursue surgical intervention. The following techniques will be discussed: abdominocentesis, FAST (Focused Abdominal Sonography for Trauma) imaging, shock trouser placement, hypotensive resuscitation, anesthetic techniques, initial surgical approach, rapid splenectomy, liver lobectomy and initial postoperative monitoring. Instructor:
Thomas K. Day, DVM, MS, DACVA, DACVECC Dates:
November 28 - December 12, 2006
Real-time sessions: Tuesdays, November 28 and December 5; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 4 Tuition:
Member/$63, Non-Member/$116 by November 14, 2006;
Member/$70, Non-Member/$129 after November 14, 2006 The Severe Trauma in the Dog: The First 15 Minutes course is highly recommended as a prerequisite course, but not required. There will be a brief overview of the high points of that course in the first session of this course. For veterinary technicians interested in the course, be advised this is an advanced course. As a prerequisite to enrollment, you must: 1) have a VTS (Emergency and Critical Care) credential OR you must be working in an emergency clinic with a minimum of 3 years experience AND 2) you must have a veterinarian at your emergency clinic email us (CEonVIN@vin.com) with assurance that you are qualified to study and understand the advanced techniques and concepts listed in the course description above. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Severe Trauma in the Dog: Approach to the Traumatic Hemoabdomen page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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