Exotic Animal Medicine Journal Club Rescheduled!
The debut session of the Exotic Animal Journal Club has been rescheduled to November 20, at 9 pm ET. The first session will discuss the paper
"Incidence Of Adverse Events In Ferrets Vaccinated With Distemper Or Rabies Vaccine" (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2003;223:663-665) Journal clubs are most successful when attendees come having read and thought about the paper. To prepare… Get the full text article AVMA members likely receive JAVMA and may reference their own copy. AVMA members without the hardcopy have easy online access to the full text. Click Full Text (html or PDF) at the bottom of the page. Your username is your AVMA member number. Your password is your last name with only the first letter capitalized. If you are NOT an AVMA Member, sign up to have a copy of the article emailed to you. Please allow 48 hours for receipt of the article.
Evaluate the article Read with a critical eye and come to journal club prepared to discuss whether the paper really said what you thought it said. We look forward to seeing you at Exotic Animal Journal Club on November 20.
Featured Resources from VIN Consultants!
Welcome to Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., the newest folder participant in the Vet Industry message board!
We're excited by the opportunities to share knowledge and support that Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., will bring to the VIN community. Please take a moment to welcome our newest addition to the Vet Industry message board. Remember to post your questions about the company's services. (While you're in the industry folders, check out all of the other companies that are willing and able to answer your product questions!) A Note From Paul About Industry on VIN:
As a result of the recent rapid rise in the number of industry folders on VIN, a few have written to ask if VIN has changed its position regarding independence from industry. Rest assured that nothing has changed. VIN remains committed to the VIN Policies on Commercialism. We all benefit from increased communication and access between colleagues in practice, academia, and industry. Facilitating this communication is our goal. We are pleased that more of our colleagues in industry are recognizing this and joining the discussion.
Feline Zoonoses Guidelines from the American Association of Feline Practitioners
In a recent study, responses of veterinarians and physicians varied dramatically when queried about zoonoses. Most physicians did not feel comfortable counseling clients about zoonoses and felt that veterinarians should provide information for patients and physicians.
Feline Pyothorax: A Retrospective Study of 27 Cases in Australia
Pyothorax was diagnosed in 27 cats between 1983 and 2002. In 21 (78%) of the cases, pleural fluid culture and/or cytology was consistent with a mixed anaerobic bacterial infection of oropharyngeal origin. In six cases (22%), infection was caused by unusual pathogens or pathogens of non-oropharyngeal origin. The overall mortality rate was 22%. Treatment was successful in 18 of 19 cases (95%) where closed thoracostomy tubes were inserted.
Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability of Healthy Cats in Home and Hospital Environments
Sinus arrhythmia was often observed in resting cats. Heart rates (bpm) were: 187 (± 25) when restrained, 150 (± 23) using telemetry in a quiet hospital room, and 132 (± 19) in the owner's home. Each of these rates was significantly different from the others. Significant differences in profiles of HR variability suggested that sympathetic tone was higher (and parasympathetic tone lower) when cats were in the hospital.
Chemotherapy Dose Calculation and Administration in Exotic Animal Species
Specific dosing requirements would be largely determined by the sensitivity of the tumor to the chemotherapy agent and by its toxicity, rather than any large-scale dosage alterations driven by significant pharmacokinetic differences.
Fractious Cat with Bad Heart: Need To Sedate For Rads/US
I seem to see an inordinate number of these little monsters, so I've had the opportunity to tinker with various protocols ...
Persistent Sarcoid On Horse's Cheek
I bought a horse 2 years ago with a fibroblastic sarcoid. I cut it out several times, unsuccessfully, I tried to freeze and inject cisplatin ...
Is Simplicef Effective For Pyoderma?
I can tell you that we have been using Simplicef at 10mg/kg once daily for min 3 weeks and so far have been pleased with the response. Certainly it improves owner compliance, which is always an issue with weeks of antibiotics.
Steroid Alternatives To Use In Cats With Presumptive IBD; Discussion Of Intestinal Biopsy Options
Granted, there's little consensus in reading intestinal biopsies in our patients at present (this should be rectified when the ACVIM panel makes its recommendations, probably next year at the ACVIM Forum). However, I consider small cell LSA to be a mucosal disease and I believe that well-retrieved, good quality intestinal biopsies collected with an endoscope can give a good diagnosis in the majority of patients. I typically ultrasound before deciding whether endoscopy or exploratory is the best choice for the patient. I had a recent case of jejunal eosinophilic disease (diagnosed after ex-lap) that would have revealed no changes endoscopically, I am sure. Jejunal thickening prompted my recommendation for ex-lap in this patient.
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 VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, November 13, 10 pm ET
Join Meghan Richey, DVM, MS, DACVA, for Pain Management.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. NOTE: The debut of the Exotic Animal Journal Club has been rescheduled to November 20.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 15, 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, November 16, 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:
Exfoliative Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in 25 German Short-Haired Pointers
What's Your Diagnosis?
* What Are These Opacities?
* Monthly Veterinary Challenge
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Enteric Disease Associated With Animal Contact, Minnesota,1999-2004 and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition, 2004
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
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
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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, ACVR, and NAVC.
From the Boards:
* Avian Influenza
* Hospital Policy for Rabies Suspects
* Unicornis In Ragdolls
* MRSA Stool Culture
Equine Neurology Module B
This second module of the two module course will cover advanced neurologic diseases including: head and spinal cord trauma, botulism, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, cerebellar and vestibular disease, seizures, several bacterial and viral diseases, and grass sickness. For those participants not taking module A, self-study materials related the general central nervous system exam and diagnostic processes applicable to equine neurologic disease will be provided. Course coordinator:
Steve Reed, DVM, DACVIM Instructors:
Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Martin Furr, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Veronique Lacombe, DVM, DACVIM
Jamie Murphy, VMD, MS, DACVIM
Yvette Nout, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Bonnie Rush, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Francesca Sampieri, VMD, MRCVS
Bill Saville, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Dates:
January 8 - February 19, 2006
Real-time session: Sundays; January 8, 15, 22, 29, break, February 12; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$158, Non-Member/$237 by December 25, 2005;
Member/ $175 Non-Member/$263 after December 25, 2005;
Registration also open to VSPN members. AAEP members eligible for VIN member pricing. Please type in the comment field of your course registration that you are a member of the AAEP and your member number. Equine Neurology Module A is NOT required as a prerequisite to take Module B.
We have designed the two modules to be taken independently. To Register:
Visit the Equine Neurology Module B page: Click on the Enroll Now link in the above appropriate page to enroll.
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