Cardiology Textbook Online
Don't forget that the most popular veterinary cardiology textbook -- Kittleson and Kienle's Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine -- is on VIN. The online version allows you to read or search the complete text and contains several UPDATED chapters.
Educate Your Clients About Poinsettia Toxicity
It's getting to be that time of the year again! 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!
Perceptions of Diabetes
The Survey Results are in!
Over 800 VINners responded, giving new insights on pet owner perceptions and awareness of diabetes mellitus. Some of the results were expected -- some may surprise you. Post your comments about the survey results. Other VIN survey results can be viewed on the Archives page. Thanks for your enthusiastic participation! Speaking of surveys...
There is a very interesting discussion about surveys on VIN ongoing. We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback about enhancing the value of surveys on VIN. We have some ideas, but what you think matters most to us.
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The use of complementary and alternative therapies in dogs and cats with cancer
Complementary and alternative therapy use was commonplace, with 76% of surveyed owners reporting some use. When prayer for health reasons was excluded, the number of owners reporting use dropped to 65%. Nutritional supplements were the most commonly used therapy.
Clinical approach to renal neoplasia in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)
This review article provides an overview of the current knowledge and the most recent reports in avian literature regarding renal tumours in budgerigars. In addition, two studies are described, both of which investigate the possible involvement of a retrovirus as the aetiological agent.
Shedding of porcine circovirus into colostrum of sows
The purpose of the present study was to investigate porcine circovirus (PCV) shedding into the milk of sows. Colostrum was collected from 33 sows. PCV1 was isolated from four of 33 milk whey samples. PCV1 DNA was detected by polymerase chain reaction in three of these samples and in three of 10 milk cell samples. PCV2 was also isolated and detected from every single milk whey sample. These results showed that PCV1 and PCV2 were shed into the milk of sows and suggest that PCV can be transmitted to offspring by an oral route through milk.
Health Insurance For Staff -- How Much Do You Cover?
I have a small animal clinic (cat & dog) and I am getting overwhelmed with health insurance increases. I pay 100% of full-time employees' coverage thru United Health Care. I have sucked it up and paid the rate hikes from year to year, but the jump this year is too much to handle. Has anyone come up with a good formula for capping health-insurance coverage. I realize that it must be adjusted to the individual practice, but I am open to how others have approached this.
I Love Midazolam and Hydromorphone in Cats!!
Cats with less than optimal CV or other organ status are good candidates for midazolam/opioid. The sedation is not as profound... I dose the midazolam at 0.2-0.4 mg/kg, and the hydro at 0.1-0.2 mg/kg, depending on the nature of the cat.
Blindness In Several Cats Following Mask Anesthetic Induction; Problems With And Alternatives To Mask/Box Induction
Mask or box induction should be reserved for animals that cannot be approached otherwise, or that no acceptable injectable technique is available ...
Is Early Spaying/Neutering Creating Problems In Our Patients? Discussion Of Various Opinions On This Subject
I would take her popularly-accepted opinion with a grain of salt. She doesn't mention any of the BENEFITS of spaying/neutering, such as prevention of mammary cancer, prevention of accidental breeding, behavioral issues, etc. I am always suspicious when a professional a)overinterprets research/journal articles, and b) doesn't discuss both "sides" of something.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 28, 9:30 pm ET
How was your Thanksgiving? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, December 3, 10 pm ET
Join John Daugherty, DVM for The First Job - How to Make Sure it's a Dream and Not a Nightmare.
This rounds is NOT just for students and new grads. New graduates are our future. We all must share in welcoming them to the profession and nurturing them. Make a point of joining this very important discussion.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Effectiveness of commercially-available antibiotic-impregnated implants
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Name That Foreign Body
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Brain Tumors In Dogs And Cats and more...
Book Review of the Week:
BSAVA manual of Canine and Feline Neurology
You may purchase this book in the VIN store. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New Custom Flash Banners for eVetsite II Users
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: ASVCP/ACVP, NAVC, and WVC.
From the Boards:
* Placing A Chest Tube
* Ureteroliths: Surgery Discussion
* R->L Patent Ductus Arteriosus
* Use Of Ear Wicks
Digital Photography: Your Online Guide to Profit and Protection!
This multi-week course will give you confidence in exam and surgical room photography, why capturing images is essential in protecting your license and how it can be used to better communicate your findings with pet owners and colleagues. Make your hobby pay dividends to your practice! Course Outline:
Week 1: Exam room photography
Week 2: Radiograph photography, with particular emphasis on digital radiographic techniques (for example how varying the kvp and ma can be helpful in subtle detail evaluation).
Week 3: Gross pathological techniques with particular attention on necropsy photographic approaches.
Week 4: Surgical photographic approaches.
Week 5: How to select a digital camera.
Week 6: Why it's important to have a small portable digital image viewer to show clients normal imagery: radiographs, dental arcades, ocular tissues, etc. to compare with their client's current clinical condition.
Week 7: Medical/legal reasons why capturing images of clinical situations makes good sense.
Week 8: Microscopic photographic techniques. Instructor:
Johnny Slaughter, DVM Dates:
January 23 - March 27, 2007
Real-time Sessions:
Tuesdays: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, break, 27, March 6, 13 and 20; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 16 Tuition:
Member/ $266, Non-Member/$373 by January 9, 2007;
Member/ $296, Non-Member/$414 after January 9, 2007
Course also open to veterinary staff (VSPN members) To find out more about this course:
Visit the Digital Photography: Your Online Guide to Profit and Protection! page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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