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Have you explored VIN's Library lately?

Take a moment (or a WEEK!) and read all the great stuff we've collated for you.

Epidural Analgesia in Ferrets
No signs of nausea have been observed in over 40 ferrets receiving epidural morphine at 0.1 mg/kg, and no neurologic anomalies have resulted from the procedure.

The Use of Enrofloxacin to Prevent Shedding of Salmonella from Green Iguanas, Iguana iguana
Salmonella was not detected in follow-up cultures of eight of the nine iguanas obtained up to 32 wk after treatment, but was detected repeatedly in the feces of one treated iguana. Antimicrobial agents cannot be relied upon to eliminate carriage of Salmonella with absolute certainty.

Mineralized Paraprostatic Cyst as a Potential Contributing Factor in the Development of Perineal Hernias in a Dog
Paraprostatic cysts can result in tenesmus by compression on the colon and urinary bladder.

Dr. Plechner's Theory
We see his patients all the time. He puts them on pred and then the estrogen levels fall so he puts them on estrogen. Placing them on pred makes the TT4 fall so he puts them on thyroid. Its a very diffent way of viewing the endocrine system and it flies in the face of physiology.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Mares
I think the point being missed is, in my opinion, that these cultures and cytologies have value in detecting endometritis which may keep mare from getting in foal, not to protect the stallion. Very rare, if at all, does a stallion contract a bacterial infection from the mare.

Best Time For Blood Draw (Phenobarbital, Potassium Bromide)
One study found that - for phenobarbital - a random sample was sufficient in 90% of dogs. But because I don’t know how to identify the other 10% of dogs, I still try to get a trough sample. For bromide, the elimination half-life is so long that a random sample is fine.

How To Course, Part 2
Wednesday, November 13, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use your computer and VIN in part 2 of this FREE three part course. Email Nate@VIN.com to sign up. (PSST! Want to get a head start? Check out the How To Course tutorial. It's in the VINDEX on VIN's Front Page!)
Rounds Room

Sunday Rounds

Sunday, November 17, 10 pm ET -
Join Jon Dittrich, MBA for this month's practice management Rounds: What The Heck Is Depreciation Anyway!
Rounds Room

What's Your Diagnosis?
Legend Of Desert Pete

Speak Out:
Treetop Flyer

Recent Rounds:
* Corticosteroids and the Nervous System - read the transcript, view the slides AND listen to Dr. Simon Platt's lecture.

From the Boards:
* Pulmonary Masses, Fox
* Post-Whelping Facial Edema
* Anticoagulant Therapy In Feline HCM
* Pyometra?

Intermediate Wildlife Medicine
* Are you presented with wildlife cases on a regular basis?
* Do you think you are "kind of" familiar with the ethical and legal problems of treating wildlife, but you want to know more?
* Have you figured out that you really need more medical knowledge to properly care for injured wild animals? (Remember: It's not what you don't know that will get you, it's what you think you know - but don't!)

VIN CE can help!

VIN's Intermediate Wildlife Medicine CE course is structured for practitioners who are presented with wildlife cases on a regular basis and assumes the practitioner is familiar with the basic principles of avian medicine and surgery. Topics will include: ethical and legal considerations; handling, restraint, and examination; zoonoses and other public health concerns; and triage and treatment of common presentations.

Instructor: Sonia Hernandez-Divers, DVM, DACZM Dates: Nov 25 - Dec 23, 2002

Enroll before November 11, and save!