A Dental Bonanza...in 5 Parts!
Thanks to VIN Consultant Jan Bellows DVM, DABVP, DAVDC for the latest additions to the Smile Book collection. The Smile Books introduce veterinarians and technicians to dental procedures and diagnostics. The large number of full-color images make these books excellent clinical references and powerful client education tools. - Smile Book I - NEW ON VIN - Common Dental Problems and Procedures
- Smile Book II - NEW ON VIN - Dental Radiology
- Smile Book III - Canine Periodontal Disease – Diagnosis and Therapy
- Smile Book IV - Small Animal Dental Anatomy, Pathology, and Charting
- Smile Book V - NEW ON VIN - The Oral Assessment, Treatment and Prevention Visit
The VIN Bookstore:
A VIN Member Benefit For the Holiday Season
Treat yourself or your colleagues to that special resource for the holidays. The VIN Bookstore is your bookstore. - VIN Members save 10% or more off the list price
- Free shipping on orders over $90 (within the continental US)
Featured item:
Endocrinology for the Small Animal Practitioner by David L. Panciera, DVM, DACVIM and Anthony P. Carr, Dr Med Vet, DACVIM. Read the VIN Book Review! A Note of Caution: Be aware that delivery can take up to 2 weeks. The VIN bookstore is here as a member benefit but we don't want to disappoint you. If more rapid delivery is an issue for you, call 800-700-4636 to ask about expected delivery time for titles you want.
'Tis the Season To Be Jolly, and For Pets To Be Naughty!
It's that time of year that owners (and the pets themselves!) think that their pet deserves that extra special treat! Many of these are very dangerous or toxic to pets. The Dangerous Foods Medical FAQ will help to make veterinarians and their staff more aware of the possible problems associated with feeding pets certain foods and what to do when it happens.
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Texas Farm Radio:
Comparison of white blood cell differential percentages determined by the in-house LaserCyte hematology analyzer and a manual method
The LaserCyte hematology analyzer (IDEXX Laboratories) provides a full hematologic analysis including a 5-part WBC differential(LC-diff%). We compared LC-diff% results to those obtained by a manual differential cell count (M-diff%). Good correlation between WBC differentials obtained using the LaserCyte and the manual method was achieved only for feline eosinophils
Detection of feline herpesvirus 1 DNA in skin biopsy specimens from cats with or without dermatitis
FHV-1 DNA can be detected in the skin of cats with herpetic dermatitis and suggest that the virus may play a causative role in the disease. In addition, the PCR assay may be useful in confirming a diagnosis of herpetic dermatitis.
Induction of parturition in dairy cattle and its effects on health and subsequent lactation and reproductive performance
The practice of induction of parturition in seasonal calving dairy herds is a reliable way of shortening the gestation period of cows. Costs associated with morbidity and mortality of induced cows and losses in lactation and calf production are offset by benefits of improved reproductive performance and more efficient management of the herd. The welfare aspects of induction on calf survival must be considered.
Computed tomographic quantification of canine adrenal gland volume and attenuation
Based on our study, Computed Tompgraphy(CT) is an effective method for assessing adrenal characteristics in the dog. Normative CT data are provided to allow estimation of normal adrenal gland size and volume.
How To Respond When Client Claims You Only Care About The Money, Not The Pet
No, actually I care about the fact that if I do the work without the costs getting covered every time somebody tries to use that line to avoid paying for the care of their own pet, I go bankrupt and all of my staff are out of jobs that feed their families and all of THEIR pets, and I obviously care about the pets of my staff more than you care for your own dog.
Suggestions For Pricing Injectable Sedatives: Price By Amount Of Drug Used, Or Use A Set Procedure Fee Regardless Of The Medications Used?
I am having a discussion with a co-worker about pricing of our domitor. How do most of you price it? Sliding scale based on weight? Three base prices small = $35, medium = 45, and large = 55? One price for domitor, and another price for the antisedan?
Radiographs Are Suspicious For A Thyroid Mass
One thing about thyroid masses is that they are very difficult to characterize, even with biopsy. There is a lot of variation within the mass and so the location of the biopsy could affect what the pathologist sees.
Carpal Fracture In A Puppy Whose Radius Is Continuous With Her Humerus
I think it's actually a little closer to ectrodactyly than radial hemimelia...the radius is there, it's just continuous with the humerus. But I ain't never seen nuffink like this before.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, December 24 - NO ROUNDS
Enjoy the winter holidays and gear up for a new year! VIN Rounds will return on January 7, 2007. Use this extra time to help your family with the holidays.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, December 26, 9:30 pm ET
Have you had enough family time or are you working all through the holidays? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Isolation of Microsporum canis from the hair coat of pet dogs and cats belonging to owners diagnosed with M. canis tinea corporis
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Dental Brain-Teaser 58
* Case Archives
Associate - Updated and New:
Copper Storage Hepatopathy
Explore the rest of the Associate!
Website Of The Week:
Holiday Websites, and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult
You may purchase this book in the VIN store. Get More From VIN!
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* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
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eVetsites Tip of the Week:
User Role Based Security Access
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 and SAVMA.
From the Boards:
* How To Recognize Counterfeit Money
* Work, Then CE, Then Back To Work Is Wearing Me Out
* Margins For Mast Cell Tumors
* Using Milbemycin To Control Redbugs
When the Bite is Worse than the Bark - Canine Aggression Directed Toward Humans
This course will provide an overview of canine aggression that is directed toward people. A good understanding of learning theory and neurophysiology helps in the understanding and treatment of Canine Aggression. This foundation allows a relevant history to be taken. After taking this course, you should be more confident in your ability to assess the prognosis of each case presented to you and to formulate an appropriate treatment strategy. Instructors:
Debbie J. Calnon, BSc, BVMS, MACVSc (Behavior)
Kersti Seksel, BVSc(Hons), MRCVS, MA (Hons), FACVSc. (Animal Behaviour), Dipl. ACVB, CMAVA Dates:
February 5 - March 5, 2007 Real-time sessions: Monday evenings, February 5, 12, 19, and 26; 9:30 - 11:00 pm ET CE Hours: 6 Tuition:
Member/$100, Non-Member/$162 by January 22, 2007;
Member/$111, Non-Member/$180 after January 22, 2007
Course registration also open to VSPN members. Required Textbook: None Recommended Textbooks:
Be sure to login for your member discount! - Behavior Problems in Small Animals. John Bowen and Sarah Heath; Elsevier Health, 2005
Available in the VIN Bookstore.
- Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Small Animals. Karen L. Overall; Mosby, 1997
Available in the VIN Bookstore.
- Don't Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training, 3rd edition. Karen Pryor; Ringpress Books Ltd, 2002
- Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training. Steven R. Lindsay; Blackwell Publishing, 2000, 2001 and 2005
All volumes available in the VIN Bookstore: - Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, 2nd ed. G Landsberg and W Hunthausen; Elsevier 2003
Available in the VIN Bookstore.
- The Culture Clash, 2nd edition. Jean Donaldson; James and Kenneth, 1997
- Veterinary Psychopharmacology. Sharon Crowell Davis and Thomas Murray; Blackwell Publishing, 2006
Available in the VIN Bookstore.
To find out more about this course:
Visit the Canine Aggression Directed Toward Humans page. To register, scroll to the bottom of the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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