The Winn Feline Foundation Library on VIN
The Winn Feline Foundation was established by the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA, www.cfainc.org) in 1968 to create a source of funding for medical studies to improve the health and well-being of cats. The Foundation was named to honor CFA's long-time attorney and advisor, Robert H. Winn and is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. Since its inception, over $2.5 million in grants have been awarded by Winn. Over the years, Winn grants have helped advance veterinary knowledge in all areas of feline health. The Winn Feline Foundation Library contains educational material, research reports and grant information.
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Canine and Feline Pancreatitis
Prolonged fasting is associated with immunosuppression, decreased wound healing, increased bacterial translocation, sepsis, and decreased survival rate.
Potential Drug Interactions with Dietary Supplements
Manufacturers of dietary supplements are not required to submit safety data before marketing their products. If a safety concern arises, the burden to prove that the supplement is unsafe falls on the FDA.
Does L-Asparaginase Influence Efficacy or Toxicity When Added to a Standard CHOP Protocol for Dogs with Lymphoma?
It may be more appropriate to reserve the use of L-ASP for treating relapse in dogs with lymphoma that have failed induction therapy.
Treating Burn Injuries in Horses
The most effective and practical therapy for large burns in horses is the open method, which involves leaving the eschar intact and continuously applying antibacterials.
NSAIDs Post Enterotomy? What About Tramadol? Or ...?
There is increasing evidence that COX2 plays a constitutive role in intestinal mucosal repair. Maybe this is more theoretical than practical, but I figure I have enough other pain relievers, so why take the risk?
Domitor/Butorphanol Sedation For Radiographs?
One of the nice things about medetomidine is its plasticity; you can tailor your dose to the demeanor of the dog (i.e., a really laid back dog may do fine with 5 ug/kg, while a fearful/nasty one may require 40 ug/kg).
Associate Requesting Extra Time Off
I've gotten rid of the distinction of vacation days, personal days, and sick days. I've made them all Personal Days that the staff member can use as she sees fit. After they are all used up, any further days off are unpaid.
Gotta Be Careful With Greenies: From Fractured Teeth To Foreign Bodies
Just goes to show how silly some dogs can be when not monitored with their play toys.
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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
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