Problems in Diabetic Therapy Transcript Now Available!
The transcript for the recent public continual education course presented on VIN Problems in Diabetic Therapy: When Managing Sugar Diabetes Is Not So Sweet is now available in the VIN library. This is a practical course in insulin therapy, including types and sources of insulin, choosing the right insulin product for a patient, how to start canine patients on and transition patients to Vetsulin (or other insulin), use and interpretation of blood glucose curves, Somogyi effect, role of clients' perceptions of clinical signs in monitoring therapy, roles of nutrition and exercise, and what to expect when managing diabetic patients with Vetsulin.
AAFP Feline Behavior Guidelines Report The veterinary profession has the privilege and responsibility of caring for both animals and people. The benefits of living with a pet are now well recognized. By preventing and treating behavioral problems, we have the opportunity to protect and strengthen the human-pet-veterinary bond and increase the quality of life for both pets and pet lovers. The goal of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Feline Behavior Guidelines is to support veterinarians by providing practical information and client educational materials to successfully incorporate feline behavioral medicine into every practice that offers feline healthcare. Planning to Attend the 2006 Western Veterinary Conference? Dates for the 2006 Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas are February 19-23, 2006. Sign up now at www.westernveterinary.org If you missed these recent veterinary conferences, check out the Proceedings:
VSPN Survey
The Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN) is a FREE online community for veterinary hospital staff. VIN provides VSPN for your staff as a benefit our profession and our colleagues, especially VIN members. VSPN provides your staff access to information and a community of their peers. VSPN was started in 1995.
The purpose of this survey is to ask you -- as a VIN Member -- if we are adequately address the needs of your staff and if you value what VSPN does for your staff.
We would like your input on what you think VSPN should provide your staff that it does not currently. THANK YOU. Your input will help us better support your team!
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Efficacy and Safety of a Purified Porcine Insulin Zinc Suspension for Managing Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
There was a reduction in the proportion of dogs with polyuria, polydipsia, and ketonuria of 82, 86, and 80%, respectively. All of the dogs had adequate glycemic control at time 1, 66% at time 2, and 75% at time 3. At time 3, 66% of dogs required insulin injections every 12 hours. Other than hypoglycemia, there were no important adverse effects of insulin administration.
Effects of Oral Administration of a Commercial Activated Charcoal Suspension on Serum Osmolality and Lactate Concentration in the Dog
Commercial activated charcoal (AC) suspension administered at a clinically relevant dose increases serum osmolality, osmolal gap, and lactate concentration in dogs. These laboratory measures and the clinical signs of vomiting, lethargy, and increased frequency of drinking might complicate the diagnosis or monitoring of some intoxications (such as ethylene glycol) in dogs that have previously received AC suspension containing propylene glycol, glycerol, or both as vehicles.
Transvenous Electrical Cardioversion of Equine Atrial Fibrillation: Technical Considerations
The use of 2 single-electrode, open-lumen catheters, combined with pressure guidance and ultrasonography for electrode positioning, represents the most efficient configuration on the basis of studies to date.
Neurohormonal and Circulatory Effects of Short-Term Treatment with Enalapril and Quinapril in Dogs with Asymptomatic Mitral Regurgitation
These results suggest that ACE inhibitors do not affect NOx and ADMA concentrations in asymptomatic dogs, but exercise, stress, or some combination may influence NOx concentrations in these dogs.
Bloody Discharge In Spayed Dog: Ovarian Remnant, Photo Included
Remnants can be very small and not secrete high levels of progesterone. Go hunt for the remnant.
Seizures In A 2 Yr Old Cat
Without question, we do a better job of managing patients if the diagnosis has been confirmed. In the real world, however, many owners cannot afford full neurological workups. Generally, when managing seizure patients, I focus on three priorities ...
Iams Gravy: Nutritional Value As Part Of A Homemade Diet? And, How About Those Diabetic Diets?
Restricting carbohydrates will only work as a weight loss plan if the owner concurrently restricts calories. It is very difficult to get animals to lose weight on home-cooked diets, as they are more digestible.
For Minor Procedures: Just Propofol And A Butterfly vs IV Cath, Premed, And Induction Agent
I think different anesthetic protocols, tailored to the individual pet's needs, are what should be done. This is why we are doctors and should 'think' about what we are doing and what is the best way to do it.
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Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
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Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1
Dental Records, Equipment and Care
This course in Veterinary Dental Techniques is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting more information in veterinary dentistry to the Board Certified Veterinary Dentist. The first portion of this module is devoted to proper dental record keeping. The first week of the course will discuss dental terminology and charting, documenting by intraoral photography, disease and procedure abbreviations. The next portion of the course will discuss dental equipment and care. Instructors:
Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC (course coordinator)
Patricia Frost Fitch, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Allen Matson, DVM, Dipl. AVDC Dates:
January 9 - February 27, 2006
Real-time sessions: Monday evenings: January 9, 16, 23, break, February 6, 13 and 20; 9:30-11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 12 Tuition:
Member/$189, Non-Member/$277 by December 26, 2005;
Member/$210 Non-Member/$308 after December 26, 2005; The Veterinary Dental Techniques series is designed as six individual modules. You may enroll in all six modules or just take the modules in your area of interest. VIN members may enroll in all six modules of the Veterinary Dental Techniques Series at a special discount rate of $773. To take advantage of this special rate, you must enroll in all six modules by January 9, 2006. The full series, which will run throughout 2006, is 52 hours of CE credit! To enroll in all six modules, click on the Enroll Now button on the course enrollment page and be sure you have all six modules checked off on the second page of your course enrollment form. Visit the main CE page for course descriptions of all six modules. Required Textbook:
Veterinary Dental Techniques, 3rd edition - Holmstrom, Frost, Eisner - 2004
Available in the VIN bookstore.
Log in to receive your VIN member discount. To Register:
Visit the Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 1 page and click on the Enroll Now link to enroll.
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