Double Rounds: Puppies and Kittens and Eyes - Oh My!
Do you have questions about treating cats with eyelid agenesis or corneal sequestration? Join Robert Munger, DVM, DACVO, Sunday at 8 p.m. for Feline Congenital Ocular Disorders and discuss these and other unique feline diseases. Take a snack break and then come back for WAKE THE BABY! The Latest On Neonatal Resuscitation For The Dog And Cat. Late night C-sections can make even experienced veterinarians as nervous as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Join Joni Freshman, DVM, DACVIM, at 10 p.m. and learn some tips to get those puppies and kittens off to a good, healthy start. 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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Learn more about the VIN News Service (VNS); help make the VNS what you want it to be by sharing WHAT YOU THINK with the VNS staff and all VINners. AVMA Treasurer Addresses Concerns About Possible Dues Increase
- VNS Report | Discussion REMINDER! Claims for injuries/death due to the melamine-contaminated pet food (2007 Pet Food Recall) must be filed by November 24. Learn more here!
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Evaluation of pradofloxacin for the treatment of feline rhinitis
The organisms most frequently isolated or amplified pre-treatment were feline herpesvirus-1 (75%), Mycoplasma species (62.5%), Bordetella species (47.5%), Staphylococcus species (12.5%), and Streptococcus species (10.0%).
Electroencephalographic evaluation of gold wire implants inserted in acupuncture points in dogs with epileptic seizures
After treatment, nine of the 15 dogs (60%) had at least a 50% reduction in seizures frequency during the 15 weeks established as follow-up of this treatment.
Efficacy of dog-appeasing pheromone in reducing stress associated with social isolation in newly adopted puppies
Signs of distress, particularly vocalisation, were significantly lower in the dog appeasing pheromone (DAP) group on day 3 and throughout the rest of the study, and vocalisation during the night ceased significantly sooner in this group.
Mule cognition: a case of hybrid vigour?
This study provides the first empirical evidence that the improved characteristics of mules may be extended from physical attributes to cognitive function.
2007 pet food recall settlement details
The defendants, including Menu Foods, Nestle Purina PetCare Co., Wal-Mart, PETCO and others, have created a $24-million fund from which eligible consumers and/or pet owners may receive potentially 100 percent compensation for their documented economic damages.
Mast cell tumor followup
My question regarding general lump protocol. Up to now we have always done fnas and i've had two burn me in the last two weeks, like this one, where i would have been much bettter off to have had a biopsy instead of FNA. But, to biopsy a 1 cm flat mass kinda makes me feel like...why not just take it off?
Continue to give staff raises during recession?
The question for you is whether it is worth giving the raise to make sure you keep the valuable employees versus not giving the raise and possibly losing some very valuable staff members.
Client compliance in two models of extraction pricing: one veterinarian's experience
I don't know if that's the difference or not, but I know that when clients say something about "pulling teeth" I take time to show the dental models of the root structure and to explain the surgical procedure -- and they seem fine with the concept of longer surgery time costing more than shorter time.
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 AAFP Rounds
Sunday, November 9, 8 p.m. ET
(Monday, November 10, 1 a.m., GMT)
Join Robert Munger, DVM, DACVO, for Feline Congenital Ocular Disorders.
VIN Rounds
Sunday, November 9, 10 p.m. ET
(Monday, November 10, 3 a.m., GMT)
Join Joni Freshman, DVM, DACVIM, for WAKE THE BABY! The Latest On Neonatal Resuscitation For The Dog And Cat.
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Tuesday, November 11, 9:30 p.m. ET
(Wednesday, November 12, 2:30 a.m. GMT)
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Top Song On The Day You Were Born
"This explains a lot - One eyed , One eared Flying purple people eater."
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Ophthalmology Fun 68
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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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