Battling Canine Demodicosis
Sometimes treating Demodicosis feels like fighting a war. Join Kathy Tater, DVM, DACVD, this Sunday for Canine Demodicosis and learn the latest WMDs (weapons of mange destruction!) to have in your arsenal so there may be peace on the skin again. Use the Rounds link in the Main Navigation bar to join the discussion. To find out what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon, see This Week's Rounds Schedule. If you can't attend, be sure to check the Rounds or Front Page of VIN or next Tuesday's VIN This Week for links to the transcript of the discussion. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK...and discuss
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Cramming for Boards?
It's that time of year when fourth year vet students in the US stress about their board exams. Thanks to the initiative of a special group of VINner students and faculty, a growing collection of board review guides are now available in the VIN Library. This is a wonderful example of how our profession can come together by sharing resources. If you (or your school) would like to have your board review sessions added to this online collection, we would happily add them. Email Paul@vin.com. We've even been known to help supply the pizza that is so popular at these sessions (hint, hint...)!
Trick or Treat or a Trip to the ER?
Halloween is just around the corner. This time of year, owners want to include their pets in the fun by giving them extra special treats. Many of these treats may be very dangerous or toxic to pets. The Medical FAQ on Dangerous Foods will help you educate your staff and clients about potential problems associated with feeding pets certain foods and what to do when it happens. Use these resources to brush up on your knowledge and help educate your clients on the dangers of chocolate and other candies:
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Texas Farm Radio
Reproduction of the female ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
Females reach puberty at the age of 8-12 months. Females exhibit a constant oestrus between late March and early August, if they are not bred. Increasing tumescence in the pink-coloured vulva is a sign of pro-oestrus. Oestrus can persist for up to 5 months, but once ovulation is induced, either pregnancy or pseudopregnancy ensues.
The ethics and role of AI with fresh and frozen semen in dogs
In order to facilitate decision-making and reduce some of the ethical risks associated with this technology, the veterinary research community could take several proactive steps including: (i) clarifying clinical decision-making processes, (ii) enhancing informed choice among clients and (iii) increasing the knowledge-base of potential impacts of artificial insemination.
Sexual maturation in the bull
The testes of the bull grow relatively slowly until approximately 25 weeks of age and then a rapid phase of growth occurs until puberty, at 37-50 weeks of age.
Gabapentin contains Xylitol
Do not purchase the commercial version of liquid gabapentin for use in dogs and cats. It contains xylitol which is toxic. If you wish to use it, have it compounded in a pet-safe liquid by a compounding pharmacy.
Blowing coats after anesthesia
My client shows her Goldens and says that general anesthetic causes them to drop coat. I am planning on doing a local excision of small skin growth with lidocaine. Would torbugesic or buprenorphine as premed also cause any coat loss? Don't want a "naked" Golden in the show ring.
The link between coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis: prevalence and testing
The test simply detects feline coronavirus; it is not specific for the virus of FIP. It is not at all surprising that a kitten from a shelter would have been exposed. It is also likely that the 5-year-old cat has been exposed to FCoV sometime in its life.
Persistent microfilaria in heartworm treated dog: false positive reactions and misidentifications
Dead doesn't mean antigen-free. When I die, and they bury me, they can still dig me up several months later and find proteins that would be identifiable. Same with worms.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 26, 10 p.m. EDT
(Monday, October 27, 2 a.m. GMT)
Join Kathy Tater, DVM, DACVD, for Canine Demodicosis.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 28, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(Wednesday, October 29, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
This Week's Rounds Schedule
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Funny Bones:
Airport Oops
"Sent it through the security x-ray and noticed I was getting some funny looks, and they asked me if they could open the bag. I said sure, not really paying attention...the female security guard opened up the backpack and SHRIEKED at the top of her lungs, "Dis bag full o'bones!!"
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Fun 66
*Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Book Review of the Week:
Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine: Current Therapy, 6th edition
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It's Halloween Week! and more...
Associate - Updated and New:
* Hip dysplasia in Dogs
* 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: CVC West and NCVC and ACVP/ASVCP.
These courses are now open for enrollment. Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Practical Avian Medicine Module 3
Diagnostics and Interpretation
January 22 - February 5, 2009 Module 3 will cover sample collection methods, diagnostic imaging and interpretation of labwork. Practical Avian Medicine Module 4
Managing Avian Diseases: Behavior and Emergency
February 3 - February 17, 2009 Module 4 will cover management of single bird vs. flock, common avian behavior problems and emergency management. For information on other CE courses, check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses.
Take This Course Along With Your Staff:
Nutrition in Critical Care Patients
RACE approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians
November 12-December 19, 2008 The Nutrition in Critical Care course will cover indications for nutritional support of canine and feline ICU patients as well as practical methods for delivery of both enteral and parenteral nutrition to critical patients; an often overlooked aspect of patient care. (Participants should be versed in basics of critical care medicine and nutrition as basic knowledge of these parameters will be reviewed only.) 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.
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