These rounds will also be useful to anyone desiring more information about the infectious and non-infectious problems of aquarium fishes.
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The Clinical Nutrition Specialty Center incorporates information from VIN and from outside websites on a variety of nutritional subjects. These resources include:

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The Websites section of the center includes links to helpful government websites (like FDA and FARAD), appropriate journals, and product resources as well as direct links to various nutritional services and nutritional organizations. There's even a handy section full of Client Handouts!

Reach the Clinical Nutrition Specialty Center through the About Page for the Clinical Nutrition Message Board and the Specialty Centers section of the VIN Library.

VIN Clinical Laboratory Manual
Can't remember if you need whole blood or serum? Wondering where you put that reference range list? The Clinical Laboratory Manual can help.

With tests organized by species and category, you'll be able to find information on sampling, tube and media requirements, reference ranges and more. Thanks to VIN Consultant Sally Lester, DVM, MVSc, DACVP, for providing the information for the Clinical Laboratory Manual.

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Septic flexor tendonitis and suspensory desmitis in an alpaca
Treatment of septic flexor tendonitis and suspensory desmitis with antimicrobial intraosseous regional limb perfusion in combination with systemic treatment with antimicrobials and orthopedic support resulted in an excellent outcome in this alpaca. Antimicrobial intraosseous regional limb perfusion is simple to perform and has the potential to be beneficial in the treatment of infections in the distal portion of a limb in camelids.

Investigation of the pathophysiological mechanism for altered calcium homeostasis in hyperthyroid cats
Hypocalcaemia in hyperthyroid cats is not associated with the presence of concurrent or masked chronic kidney disease or reduced plasma calcitriol concentrations. Increased thyroid hormone concentrations might influence ionized calcium concentrations through a mechanism, yet to be determined, that is independent of control by parathyroid hormone and calcitriol.

Some challenges in forensic veterinary pathology: a review
Forensic veterinary pathology is a diverse discipline that is in an early phase of its development. Common challenges include estimation of the age of skin wounds and bruises, the diagnosis of drowning, and estimation of the time since death.

Owner Diagnosed With Dermatophyte Infection: Does Asymptomatic Cat Need Testing Or Treatment?
If the owner has a confirmed infection with a zoophilic dermatophyte, I'd treat the animals, because they were either the source or could have been exposed from the owner. Either way, it's worth getting it out of the household.

Hyperthyroid Cat Requires Increased Amount Of Methimazole; Thyroid Adenomas May Transform Into Thyroid Carcinomas
Even if the thyroid adenoma doesn't transform into carcinoma, when it has been treated medically for many years, it is common to require more and more methimazole as the adenoma grows.

How A New Graduate Can Get More Appointments Scheduled
The reality is that your age and "newness" will work against you for a while and there's only so much you can do about that. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to generally help the practice and yourself...

Dental And Overall Health Effects Of Feeding Canned Versus Dry Food To Cats
I do not believe that the texture of the food has anything to do with the development of dental disease in cats. Carnivores in general, and cats in particular, are...

Full Rounds Schedule and Countdown Clock

Sunday, January 26 - 8 p.m. ET - VIN Rounds
Join Trace Peterson, DVM, PhD, and Stephen A. Smith, DVM, PhD, for Diseases of Laboratory Zebrafish and Their Use as a Research Platform.
This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Tuesday, January 28 - 9:30 p.m. ET - Venting over a Venti
Need to vent? Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP, MA, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

Wednesday, January 29 - 9 p.m. ET - VIN/VSPN Rounds
Join Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC, and Brenda Feller, CVT, VTS Anes, for AAHA's New Fluid Rate Therapy Recommendations.
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How far is your commute?
"I've been driving 30 to 45 minutes each way and 15 minutes to an hour finding parking. Yes, it is crazy counting lost hours sitting in a metal box. Wonder if most owner vets live within 15 minutes of driving distance from practice?

If, on an icy day, I decide on public transport; it is even more of an adventure.

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Whether you're looking for tips on performing laparoscopic procedures, joint taps, or diagnostic cystoscopy, you'll find a wealth of information in the VIN Library.

Articles in 27 subject areas, ranging from Anesthesia to Urology, have been compiled in the Procedures and Techniques section.

Book Review of the Week
The Avian Erythrocyte: Its Phylogenetic Odyssey
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Website of the Week
Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine Primary Epilepsy
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What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
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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 websites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: WVC, SAVMA, Voorjaarsdagen, and BSAVA.

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Otitis Externa for the Practitioner
January 26 - February 19, 2014

Otitis externa in small animals ranks as one of the most common problems we face as veterinary practitioners. This course is designed to address problems with ear disease in small animals and provide practical solutions.

Systems A: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
February 6 - April 13, 2014

An overview of the dermatology, cardiology, and neurology systems. It builds upon the foundations of pathophysiology and medicine provided in the Pathologic Basis of Disease and the Principles of Medicine courses, using concepts and disease examples specific to the various body systems.

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