The Compendium and MSDS have been updated!
The Compendium Of Veterinary Products Drug Labels and the Material Safety Data Sheets have just been updated. Click the Library button (main nav bar) and check these resources out. Reminder!
Many of VIN's consultants will be at the NAVC. Some are lecturing; some are recharging their smart batteries. They will be checking in on their folders as often as they can, but responses might be a bit slower than usual at times. In the long run, we'll benefit from their participation at the NAVC, because they'll bring back all that nice new knowledge to share with those of us who couldn't attend ourselves! If you are attending NAVC, stop by VIN's booth (#1835-1839) and say hello. We'd love to meet you in person!
For VIN Members Only:
Last year's, 2002 Western Veterinary Conference Notes are now available online to all VINners! Look in the VIN Library for the full text of over 700 speaker notes. These Conference Notes give you a preview of the new Beta version of the VIN Search screen. As with all Beta releases on VIN, we value your feedback! Please send email to feedback@vin.com to tell us what you think.
MOPP Chemotherapy for Treatment of Resistant Lymphoma in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 117 Cases (1989-2000)
Results of this study demonstrate that the MOPP protocol is an effective regimen to rescue dogs with lymphoma that have become refractory to or have failed to respond to previously administered chemotherapy.
Effects of Short-Term Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Administration on Thyroid Function in Dogs
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole at a dosage of 26.5 to 31.3 mg/kg, PO, every 12 hours can substantially alter serum total T4 and TSH concentrations and neutrophil counts in dogs within as short a time as a few weeks.
Anesthesia In Heart Block Dog
I have a Lab-X that was previously diagnosed with a complete heart block. We are planning a short anesthetic procedure and I was concerned about anesthetic risks. What kind of medications could I use to prevent a cardiac emergency with the anesthesia? Would an atropine dosage be adequate?
This Is The Worst Porcupine Quill Case I've Seen!
A few tips after years of pulling quills - check around the tonsils and epiglottis even if the dog didn't have quills in his mouth, use an otoscope to check up the nostrils (have found about 10 quills this way), and, if the dog has quills in his chest or in joint areas, pull these first as they can migrate in within minutes when the dog is moving or struggling.
Understanding LASERs And Other Bright Ideas
- Are you intrigued by the idea of adding LASER surgery to your practice?
- Do you know how to pick the best equipment?
- Do you know all the variables that will can affect your success?
Let VIN CE throw a little light on the subject for you! The Understanding Lasers And Other Bright Ideas CE course will give you the basic information you need to get started with this exciting addition to veterinary practice. Visit the Understanding Lasers and Other Bright Ideas course page for more information on this CE course and sign up today! Instructors:
George M. Peavy, DVM, DABVP, Assistant Director, Beckman Laser Institute, College of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
Barbara R. Gores, DVM, DACVS, Southwest Veterinary Specialty Center, Tuscon, AZ. Course Dates:
Feb. 16th - March 1st, 2003
Interactive session: Sunday; Feb 23rd, 2003; 9:30 - 11:30pm ET (USA)
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, January 21, 9:30 pm ET -
What medical successes did you have today? Stop by and share.
Rounds Room
How To Course, Part 3
Wednesday, January 22, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase in part 3 of this FREE three part course. Email Nate@VIN.com to sign up. (PSST! Want to get a head start? Check out the How To Course tutorial. It's in the VINDEX on VIN's Front Page!)
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, January 26 - NO Rounds
No Rounds tonight! See you next Sunday (February 2) for All You Ever Wanted To Know About Portosystemic Shunts!
 What's Your Diagnosis?
Outbreak After Beach Party
Website Of The Week:
Office International des Epizooties Book Review:
The Dog: Its Behavior, Nutrition, And Health
VIN bookstore link
From VIN's Bookstore:
Oncology
Survey of The Week Results:
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
Recent Rounds:
* EMR/Technology Update Rounds
* Transdermal Medications
* D-Dimers and What They Tell Us
* Practice Finances
* Care of the Bitch During Pregnancy
From the Boards:
* GDV Treatment
* Abdominal Radiograph Interpretation
* Ascending Paresis In Puppy
* Milbemycin Dose For Demodex
ABC's of Airways for your Veterinary Technicians
Early bird discount - register before Wednesday!A great veterinary staff is essential to the success of a veterinary practice. Recognizing the needs of veterinary staff, VIN created Veterinary Support Personnel Network several years ago. Membership in VSPN is free! Patent airways are essential in the ABC's of emergency medicine. Do your veterinary technicians know how to troubleshoot and keep those artificial airways patent? Here's your chance to have them take an in depth short course to prepare for their VTS certification in emergency critical care or to have them be better educated support staff. Course Dates:
(Registration for this course closes on February 12.)
Course area is open from February 6 - 28
Real Time Sessions: Mondays; February 12 and 19; 9:30pm - 11:00pm ET (USA)
Click here to access the VSPN CE course info page and enrollment link. (Be sure that whomever will be taking the course is logged into VSPN before using the enrollment link to register.) Tuition:
$48.00 ($43.00 early bird special if registered before January 22, 2002). Full time students of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician Program will receive a reduced rate for this course of $24.00 (upon verification of student status)
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