NOTICE! Planned VIN Maintenance
The VIN servers will be down for maintenance and VIN and VSPN will not be available during the wee hours of the morning (US Eastern Time) on Wednesday morning, December 1, from 2-5 am ET. Click this link to see what time this will be where you live. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If all goes as planned, this will complete the first of several planned upgrades during December and January that will increase the speed and capacity of VIN's servers and increase redundancy in VIN's systems to ensure that VIN continues to always be there when you need it. Welcome to Idexx, the newest folder participant in the Vet Industry message board. We're excited by the opportunities to share knowledge and support that Idexx will bring to the VIN community. Please take a moment to welcome IDEXX to the industry message board. This is your opportunity to post your questions about the company's products. (And, while, you're in the industry folders, check out all of the other companies that are willing and able to answer your product questions!) Looking for a single approach to parasite control in cats?
Answers to that question and more can be found in the proceedings from the 2004 American Heartworm Society Symposium.
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 on VIN:
New On VeterinaryPartner.com:
We're always adding new resources to VeterinaryPartner.com for your clients. Some new articles are:
Development of spermatogenic function in the sex maturation process in male cats
These results suggest that the spermatogenic function in male cats becomes mature at 8 to 10 months of age.
Comparison of serological tests for the detection of natural heartworm infection in cats
Overall, antigen tests detected 79.3% to 86.2% of heartworm infections and were highly specific. Most cats with false-negative antigen tests had a single male worm. Antibody tests detected 62.1% to 72.4% of heartworm infections and had a wider range of false-positive results (1.4% to 19.1%) than antigen tests (0.3% to 2.0%). Serological tests for feline heartworm infection varied in diagnostic performance. Combining results from antigen and antibody tests achieved greater sensitivity than using either test alone.
Phaco Chop Technique for Cataract Surgery in the Dog
Studies have shown that compared with four-quadrant "divide and conquer", the phaco chop technique uses less phaco time and energy, significantly reducing endothelial cell damage.
West Nile: worldwide current situation in animals and humans
Transmission of WN virus, sometimes involving significant mortality in humans and horses, has been documented at erratic intervals in many countries, but never in the New World until it appeared in New York City in 1999. During the next four summers it spread with incredible speed to large portions of 46 US states, and to Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Solo Practitioners: Scheduling And Support Staff
I'm in need of info specific to the solo practitioner's schedule and support staff. I'm familiar with the published supporting staff to doctor ratios and all. However, I'm looking for "real life" examples.
Clients Who Misunderstand Dosing Instructions
Had a client complain that Advantage didn't work because the tube wouldn't stay on the cat's back. I had a client complain because her dog didn't like the taste of those heart-shaped stickers we sent home for heartworm control ...
Fifth Disease
There used to be, way back, four known viral causes of childhood rashes and fevers. One day, investigators noted that a fifth disease was emerging, one that they couldn't diagnose with any of the other viral causes. Hence the term, Fifth Disease ...
Opinions About Client-Witnessed Euthanasias
I added the breathing/twitching/vocalizing to my pre-euthanasia talk after a very difficult euthanasia. Now I warn clients about that, plus voiding of bladder and/or bowels, when I explain to them what's going to happen when I euthanize their pet. Recently, I've had to add a warning that they don't shut their eyes, when I realized a fair number of clients were upset about that.
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 Virtual Coffehouse
Tuesday, November 30, 9:30 pm ET
Read any good books lately? Stop by and tell us!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion
How To Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, December 1, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use your computer and VIN. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, December 5, 10 pm ET
Join Lori Thompson, DVM, for Cyclosporine: Ordinary And Extraordinary Uses In The Real World.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the link in the Rounds Schedule to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
What is the likelihood that foals treated for septic arthritis will race?
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 31
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Textbook Of Small Animal Orthopaedics, and More ...
Book Review:
BSAVA Manual of Reptiles, Second Edition
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Business Slogans or “tag lines” on 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:
* 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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