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Updated Drug Label Database

Check out VIN's recently-updated Drug Label Database. It allows you to browse or search by drug category/type, product name, ingredient, or manufacturer.

Effects of morphine, butorphanol, buprenorphine, and U50488H on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in cats.

Morphine (1.0 mg/kg) and butorphanol (0.08 and 0.8 mg/kg) induced significant reductions in MAC of isoflurane that were considered clinically important.

Postexposure prophylaxis for prevention of rabies in dogs
Findings from this study document that vaccine alone following severe exposure was unable to provide protection from rabies. However, vaccine combined with mAb resulted in protection in all treated dogs, revealing the potential use of mAb in postexposure prophylaxis against rabies in naive dogs.

Cataracts in New World camelids (llamas, alpacas, vicunas, and guanacos)
Cataracts are the most frequently seen lens diseases in New World camelids. The causes of cataracts are unknown in many animals, but cataracts secondary to intraocular inflammation seem to be common.

[Anthrax--an overview at 2002]
We reviewed the literature with emphasis on the recent medical reports from the United States analyzing the eleven cases of inhalational anthrax...Although physical findings were non-specific, abnormal findings on chest x-rays were present in all the eleven cases. A positive blood culture, immunohistochemical methods and the use of the polymerase chain reaction method were highly valuable in revealing and confirming the diagnosis of anthrax.

OCD Lesion? Digital Camera vs Film Scanner
This is a good example of OCD of the medial trochlear ridge of the talus. This is a bad disease in this joint. The lesion is in the weight bearing region of the articular surface. With or without surgery, they do poorly, in my experience.

Pyrethrin Toxicity in Cat: Activated Charcoal; Robaxin Tx
There was also no correlation between amount of permethrin applied and severity of clinical signs. It appears to be an individual sensitivity.

Accounting Fees
We are wondering what the rest of the veterinary world pays for accounting these days...

Solo Vet Needs Help: Hire New Grad, Relief Dr. or....?
My staff has commented that our office is not busy enough to have two full time vets at the same time. Even with significant growth over last year, I can meet most of the daily needs, but my day is 10 to 12 hours long.

Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, December 24, 9:30 pm ET -
Spending the holidays away from home or tired of your offline family? Spend time with your online friends.
Rounds Room

Recent Rounds
Practice Finances

Abstract Of The Week:
Advances In Topical Glaucoma Therapy

Website Of The Week:
Holiday Sites, and more....

Book Review:
Building The Successful Veterinary Practice, Volume 2, Programs And Procedures

From VIN's Bookstore:
Parasitology

Survey of The Week Results:
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1

From the Boards:
* Artemisinin Chemo?
* Cardiomyopathy With Bradycardia
* Vaccinations (Reader's Digest)
* Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome

What's New Pussycat?
Feline Medicine Update Module 2

Week 1: Oncology, including the more common feline neoplastic conditions also addressing vaccine site associated sarcomas and paraneoplastic syndromes. The importance of supportive care for the patient and family will be discussed. -- Betsy Hershey, DVM, DACVIM

Week 2: Infectious Diseases including an update on FIP, newly recognized diseases and a discussion of newer therapies for common diseases -- Stacey Hoffman, DVM, MA, DACVIM

Week 3: Dermatology, an emphasis will be placed on the cutaneous reaction patterns, allergy and the differential diagnosis and management of pruritus and ringworm will be covered fully. -- Carol Foil DVM, MS, DACVD

Week 4: Behavior, including inappropriate elimination and aggression. -- Petra Mertens, Dr. med. vet., FTAV, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist

Week 5: Neurology, diseases and treatment of the brain will be discussed: ischemic encephalopathy, vestibular diseases, encephalilitis/encephalopathies, brain masses, causes of seizures, and anticonvulsants. -- Linda Shell, DVM, DACVIM

Class Schedule: February 24 - March 31, 2003
Interactive sessions: Mondays

(Accepted by the Academy of Feline Medicine)

Find out more about this class.