Are Clients Asking About Poinsettia Toxicity?
Not clear on just how toxic this holiday favorite might be? Need a source of advice for your clients with green thumbs? Just have a need to know? Then take a look at the Household Poisonous Plant Book! AAFP Proceedings Now Available
The proceedings from AAFP meetings (2001-2004) feature information on a variety of feline topics from heartworm disease to upper respiratory infections in shelter cats. 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.
Check out Dr. Foil's Dermatology Notebook (Updated).
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:
Determination of the Dosage of Clomipramine for the Treatment of Urine Spraying in Cats
For cats with urine spraying, the recommended initial dosage of clomipramine is 0.25 to 0.5 mg/kg, PO, every 24 hours.
Outcome of Cats with Diarrhea and Tritrichomonas foetus Infection
Although often temporarily effective in decreasing severity of diarrhea, attempts to treat cats with T foetus infection may result in prolongation of time to resolution of diarrhea.
Prevalence of Anthelmintic Resistant Cyathostomes on Horse Farms
The prevalence of resistance found in this study was higher than that reported previously, suggesting that anthelmintic resistance in equine cyathostomes is becoming a major problem.
Hemoglobinuric Nephrosis and Hepatosplenic Erythrophagocytosis in a Dusky-Headed Conure (Aratinga weddelli) After Ingestion of Garlic (Allium sativum)
The clinical presentation and postmortem findings in this conure are similar to those in mammals with onion and garlic (Allium species) toxicosis.
AKC Pet Healthcare Insurance; Insurance Plans And Exclusions; Denial Due To Genetics
Experiences with pet insurance exclusions due to 'genetics' ...
Clients Think I Look Too Young To Be The Doctor
If your recent graduate status comes up, handle it with grace and tact. "Yes, Mrs. Jones, I feel so fortunate to be able to bring all of the latest medical information and advances to this practice as a recent graduate. With my current knowledge, and Dr. Employer's years of experience, we make a great team and can provide Fluffy with the best possible care." Smile, and move on with the exam. Your confidence will put the clients at ease, and they will love you!
Anemic Ferret
Often, ferrets with renal disease do not show elevations in creatinine. So an elevated BUN in this case can be due to GI bleed or increased protein catabolism -- or may be renal in origin. A urine SG would be helpful to help delineate between these diseases.
Emergency Health Certificates
I just saw a client who brought an 8 week old kitten in for a health certificate because she has a flight to Alabama at 5am today. To complicate matters, the cat has a URI, and she bought a carrier that will not fit under her seat. I just filled out the health certificate, stated that the cat has a URI and is infectious ...
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 Virtual Coffehouse
Tuesday, November 23, 9:30 pm ET
Had any interesting derm cases lately? (Know of a good Derm Notebook? 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
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, November 28, 10 pm ET
Join Laurie McCauley, DVM, for Neurologic Rehabilitation: Getting Our Patients Moving Again.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Clomipramine trial for feather picking in cockatoos
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 29
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Equine Research Projects, and more ...
Book Review:
Handbook of Equine Wound Management
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Employee Recruiting with your eVetsite
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:
* Controlled Drugs: Volume Loss In Needle Hubs
* Myringotomy
* VRF, MRSA, And Pet Therapy Animals
* What's The Biggest Problem Facing DVMs?
Ready Or Not, Here They Come: Borreliosis, Bartonellosis, Babesiosis, And Cytauxzoonosis
Take VIN CE's Ready Or Not, Here They Come: Borreliosis, Bartonellosis, Babesiosis, And Cytauxzoonosis Bartonellosis, borreliosis, babesiosis, and cytauxzoonosis ... - Are you ready for that moment the first cases come in your door?
- Do you know what diagnostic tests and clinical approaches will give you the most useful information?
- Do you know how to treat (or prevent) these diseases?
- Do you feel totally prepared?
Instructors:
Barrak Pressler, DVM, ACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Adam Birkenheuer, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Internal Medicine) Dates:
January 26 - February 16, 2005
Interactive Sessions:
Wednesdays, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9; 9:30 - 11:30 PM ET 6 CE Credits Tuition:
Member/$92, Non-Member/$146 by January 12, 2005;
Member/$102, Non-Member/$162 after January 12, 2005 To learn more about this course, and to enroll visit the Ready Or Not, Here They Come: Borreliosis, Bartonellosis, Babesiosis, And Cytauxzoonosis course page.
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