And The Winners Are ...
Christy L. Poulin and Don Wolfersteig are the winners of the Cytology Survey drawing! They each won $150 in credit at the VIN bookstore. A big "Thank You" to everyone who participated. We appreciate it. The survey is still open for anyone who would like to participate. Which vacutainer tube is best for which test?
The Clinical Laboratory Manual can help you select the appropriate tube for your samples. November Is Dermatology Month On VIN!
Keep your eyes peeled as we highlight dermatology topics throughout the month. We think you will enjoy the extra focus on this fascinating section of veterinary medicine.
The Holiday Season Is Approaching!
Use VIN's Bookstore to find the perfect gift for your associates! (Psst! Have *your* eye on a special book? Show the Bookstore to your family members, and let them know what would really make your holiday great!)
New In VIN!
New On VeterinaryPartner.com:
We're always adding new resources to VeterinaryPartner.com for your clients. Some new articles are:
Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats
.Congenital portosystemic shunts (PPS) are abnormal vascular communications that allow blood from the intestine to bypass the liver, and are classified as intrahepatic or extrahepatic. Clinical signs are generally related to the nervous, gastrointestinal or urinary systems, and are often vague. In addition, changes present on routine blood analysis are often mild and non-specific.
Assessment of the influence of fatty acids on indices of insulin sensitivity and myocellular lipid content by use of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in cats
In obese cats, a diet high in 3-PUFAs appeared to improve long-term glucose control and decrease plasma insulin concentration. Obesity resulted in intra- and extramyocellular lipid accumulations (regardless of diet) that likely modulate insulin sensitivity.
Humoral Response to West Nile Virus Vaccination in Alpacas and Llamas
Results suggest that vaccination with the equine WNV vaccine is safe in alpacas and llamas. Administration of 3 vaccinations generally resulted in virus-neutralizing antibody titers similar to those observed following 2 vaccinations in horses.
Inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters in the cerebrospinal fluid of epileptic dogs
A decrease in CSF concentrations of GABA appears to play a role in the pathogenesis of genetically determined epilepsy in Labrador Retrievers. However, this decrease in CSF concentrations of GABA may also be a consequence of seizure activity. The GLU-to-GABA ratio may prove to be a useful indicator of genetic epilepsy in Labrador Retrievers
Don't Use Steroids In Rabbits
I realized after posting this that you may be looking for that one article that says "don't use corticosteroids in rabbits, as they are bad". This article doesn't exist. In the human studies, they don't care about the rabbits, so are happy to deplete their immune systems. We vets are concerned about the rabbits, so can only extrapolate from what has been used in lab studies for decades. Unfortunately, many vets don't find this in popular textbooks, but instead find recommendations for steroid use in rabbits by well-meaning authors who never bothered to search the literature thoroughly. Now you know why, throughout the archives, you find myself and Dr. Rosenthal and others preaching to not use steroids in rabbits. At referral institutions, we see the problems associated more than in regular practice. Hopefully, someday, our message will make it out!
Puppy With UTI
The most common form of UTI in adult human females is simple, uncomplicated post-coital E. coli. But for dogs, we just aren't going to see post-coital UTI. So we need to behave as if our patients with UTI have UTIs that are probably coming back and wer're going to need to be able to look further and figure out why. So it becomes much more important not to work with a best guess diagnosis, but to really get UTI on to the problem list and be able to say which bug.
Are Steroids Indicated in Treatment of Heatstroke? Give Mannitol Immediately?
Use of Steroids in Heat Stroke........how bout we discuss this a little as to why resisting the roids might be a really good thing in heat stroke......
Maggots; Firing Clients With Dangerous Dogs
Your dog is like a blind angry drunk with a gun.
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 Sunday Rounds -- SPECIAL TIME!
Sunday, November 14, 9:30 pm ET -
Join Sandra J. Sargent, DVM, for Ten Dermatology Secrets I Wish I'd Known. This Rounds will begin 30 minutes earlier than usual, and will run for 1.5 hours. Don't be late!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 16, 9:30 pm ET -
Had any interesting derm cases lately? (Know of a good Derm Nerdbook? We do! Check out the Library.) Stop by and share your strange skin cases with your friends. They're happy to listen.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, November 17, 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:
Dextromethorphan to treat scratching, biting, or chewing in allergic dermatitis
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 27
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Clinical Pathology Tutorials, and more ...
Book Review:
Broodmare Reproduction For The Equine Practitioner
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Copy Text and Links to eVetsites
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: NAVC, WVC.
From the Boards:
* Coxofemoral Luxation: Thumb Test
* Very Pruritic Cat
* Pricing Surgeries
* Equine Dermatophilosis
Managing Tear Film Disorders in Small Animal Practice
Sure, you can recognize chronic dry eye, but how good are you at spotting the subtle tear disorders? And, do you know how tears are formed? (Do you even remember all the anatomical parts involved, and everything that can interfere with normal production?) Take VIN CE's Managing Tear Film Disorders In Small Animal Practice CE course, and you will gain a firm grasp of this important ophthalmological phenomenon. Course Description:
Objective: Tear Film Disorders may be "Quantitative" or "Qualitative". Quantitative disorders are commonly referred to as "Dry Eye" cases, while Qualitative disorders are more insidious and very frequently misdiagnosed. This course will cover the anatomy and physiology of tear function, help you understand and differentiate between Quantitative and Qualitative disorders and effectively manage these conditions. Instructor:
Michael Zigler, DVM, CertVOphthal Dates:
November 23 - December 7, 2004
Interactive Sessions: Tuesdays; 9:30- 11 PM ET (US) CE Hours: 3 CE Credits Tuition:
Member/$48, Non-Member/$95 To learn more about this course, and to enroll visit the Managing Tear Film Disorders In Small Animal Practice course page. Looking for great CE for your staff? VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Here's a list of some upcoming courses:
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