Students on VIN!
Nurturing and supporting the efforts of veterinary students, interns, residents, and veterinary educators is something VIN and VIN members feel strongly about! Check out all the great resources we've compiled for students (and students at heart) in the VIN Student Center. You will find a link in the VINDEX on the Front Page and in VIN's Library. Join VIN! It's FREE* for veterinary university students, interns, residents, faculty and staff.
*(if using an edu account) As you likely know, the VIN Member Area contains no advertising. VIN, VIN CE, and the VIN community are provided for veterinarians, by veterinarians. To ensure that VIN remains this way (for veterinarians, by veterinarians), VIN's income is primarily (over 98%) provided by the VIN membership. This ensures our independence of thought and action. In keeping with this philosophy, in 1995, WALTHAM (what you know today as ROYAL CANIN®) approached VIN to offer a grant to help support the VIN Student/Academic program. True to their word, and a true statement about what kind of people they are, this has come, as promised, without any strings attached. This year, the VIN community and ROYAL CANIN® would like to welcome NOVARTIS, who have similarly (no strings attached) offered to help support FREE student/academic access to VIN. This is why you will see us say that....The VIN student program is funded in part by grants from ROYAL CANIN® and NOVARTIS. Please take a moment to say thank you to ThankYouRoyalCanin@vin.com and ThankYouNovartis@vin.com
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If you missed the meetings, here's your chance to catch up.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Clinical, Histopathological and Immunological Characteristics of Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in 25 German Short-Haired Pointers
This disease usually responds poorly to immunosuppressive therapy and it has a guarded prognosis. Where outcome was recorded, 85% (10/12) of dogs were euthanised due to either a failure to respond to, or complications associated with, immunomodulatory therapy.
Humoral Measurement of Type-1 Hypersensitivity Reactions to a Commercial Malassezia Allergen
These results support that Greer's M. pachydermatis extract is useful for intradermal testing of dogs with an allergic phenotype, and that atopics with Malassezia overgrowth on the skin (MD) are more likely to have a type-1 Malassezia hypersensitivity than those without. The ELISA assay may require further development in order to be useful for the diagnosis of Malassezia hypersensitivity.
Effects of Animal Position and Number of Repeated Measurements on Selected Two-Dimensional and M-mode Echocardiographic Variables in Healthy Dogs
Transthoracic 2-D and M-mode echocardiography can be performed on dogs in the standing position, and the repeatability of measurements is similar to or better than those obtained in recumbent dogs.
Use of Doramectin for Treatment of Sarcoptic Mange in Five Angora Rabbits
Administration of doramectin 1% injectable solution using the same route and dosage and at similar intervals to moxidectin led to complete disappearance of signs of scabies and parasitological cure in all rabbits.
Do You Worry That Clients Will Divert The Antianxiety Drugs For Their Own Use?
I don't worry about it unless I strongly suspect there will be some diversion. I frequently write prescriptions for morphine, phenobarbital, diazepam, and alprazolam. I do watch for refills. Morphine gets no refills. Diazepam and alprazolam get only 2 or 3 refills. Any suspicion of diversion gets a conversion to ace.
Feeding Suggestions For Megaesophagus Dog
Four years ago, one of the group moderators deveolped a "Bailey-chair" for feeding her dog in a vertical position, and allowing the dog to sit in the chair for 30+ minutes after eating. She will send owners a DVD with instructions on how to build one ...
Cheyletiella Mite Found On Derm Duet
Mites can survive off the host for 10 to 14 days. The infestation is highly contagious. There are three species that affect dogs, cats, and rabbits as primary hosts -- and each can also affect exposed humans.
Feline Heart Murmur Questions, Blood Pressure Readings, And Hyperthyroidism
No, not all murmurs are pathological. However, we can't tell the difference just by listening ...
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, October 30, 10 pm ET
Join Mary Nabity, DVM, for Urine Protein Creatinine Ratios: Going Beyond The Dipstick.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Daylight Savings Time changes in most of the US in the late night of October 30. Don't forget to "fall back"!
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 1, 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 1
Wednesday, November 2, 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.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Oral Rabies Vaccination Programs for Control of Rabies in Coyotes and Gray Foxes
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain Teaser 44
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Guidelines For Hurricane Animal Health and more...
Book Review of the Week:
The 5-Minute Veterinary Consult, Canine and Feline Specialty Handbook, Ophthalmology
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:
New Fonts Added for Site Header Text
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: AAFP, and ACVR.
From the Boards:
* Timing Brucellosis Testing
* Rectal Diazepam
* Obese PBP With Eye Problems
* Cutaneous Granulomatous Disease?
Effective Staff Training Solutions
for Veterinary Technicians
This course is designed to show how to prepare and implement an in-house staff training program for any veterinary practice. All office managers, practice managers, hospital administrators and supervisors are welcome to join the course and its discussions. Instructor:
Phillip Seibert, CVT Dates:
December 1 - December 29, 2005
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday, December 6, Monday, December 12 and 19; 9:30pm ET - 11:00pm ET (USA) CE Hours: 4.5 Tuition:
$69 if registered by November 17, 2005
$77 after November 17. To register:
Visit the Effective Staff Training Solutions page and click on the Enroll Now link.
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