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Characterization of fungal keratitis in alpacas: 11 cases (2003-2012)
Aspergillus fumigatus and Fusarium solani were the most frequently cultured fungi.

Update on equine allergies
In this review, updates in pathogenesis of allergic states and a brief mention of the new data on what is known in humans and dogs and how that relates to equine allergic disorders are discussed.

Equine sarcoidosis
The prognosis for generalized granulomatous disease is generally poor, whereas the prognosis for the localized cutaneous form is favorable but may require lifelong treatment.

Diagnostic And Treatment Options For Dog With Chronic Diarrhea; Do Steroids Such As Prednisone Really Affect What Is Seen On Intestinal Biopsies?
The are a couple of studies that actually showed that, even if the dogs got better clinically, treatment didn't change the histopathology scores.

Hemostatic Agents For Arterial Bleeding
The key tenet with any acute arterial hemorrhage is hemorrhage control; most often this means simply applying direct pressure -- and in a case of a deep wound, packing it with any gauze-like material. There was one study in swine that demonstrated packing a wound with regular Kerlix gauze achieved faster hemostasis when compared to using Combat Gauze or a Celox impregnated gauze.

Dog With A Swollen Face And Kidney Failure Due To Renal Dysplasia: Initiating Calcitriol Treatment For The Renal Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
I thought I would share this skull radiograph. I thought the perfect alignment of dentition with very little calcification of the bone was interesting.

Have The Recommendations For Which Antibiotics To Use As First-Line Drugs In Dogs And Cats Changed?
Did something change in the last six years in which instead of going for the narrow spectrum plain old first line antibiotics (amoxicillin, cephalexin, etc.) we pick something broad spectrum simply because it is easy to use/give and has a vet label?

Full Rounds Schedule and Countdown Clock

VIN Rounds
Sunday, June 22 - 9 p.m. ET
Join James Schoster, DVM, DACVO, for Ophthalmoscopy: A Primer on Viewing the Retina and the Normal Fundus and Variations in the Dog, Cat, and Horse.
*This session will feature audio. Take the readiness test before attending.

Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, June 24 - 9:30 p.m. ET
Need to vent about things that bug you? Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP, MA, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

VIN Tools Rounds
Wednesday, June 25 - 9 p.m. ET
Join Wendy Smith Wilson, DVM, for Use MyCE to Store your Continuing Education Records.
*This session will be all text, no audio.

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• 3D Printing in Veterinary Medicine (R) @
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• Update on FIV Research: Prevalence, Disease, Testing VIN/AAFP (R)
• Nursing Management of Septic Patients VIN/VECCS (R)

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Murphy's Law
"During the examination of a fractious cat for anorexia and weight loss, I decided the cat needed to be anesthetized to perform a thorough oral exam. Once I had opened the mouth, I noticed that the tongue was severely ulcerated and also had a large hole under the tongue. As I began to intubate the cat, I stated 'the last thing I need to do is pull this cat's tongue off', at which point the distal third of the tongue popped off."

Book Review of the Week
Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound, Second Ed.
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Website of the Week
Entomology Image Gallery: Ticks

From the VIN Library
UCD Wildlife And Aquatic Medicine Symposium 2014 Proceedings

New Medical FAQ
Antihistamines For Allergies

What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Pathology Brain-Teaser 129 - opened 6/11

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: ECVS, Canada VMA, and ANZCVS Science Week.

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register, and find more upcoming CE.

Oncology and Tumor Pathology II
July 8 - August 29, 2014

This course will familiarize participants with the current state of tumor diagnosis and prognosis as well as therapeutic interventions. The first real time session will provide an overview of principles and advances in surgical pathology and an introduction to clinical oncology, and is a review of the basic information covered during the first real time session for DIAG300-0414: Oncology and Tumor Pathology I. This course will cover canine/feline histiocytic diseases, canine/feline soft tissue sarcomas, canine/feline osteosarcoma, canine melanomas, and canine/feline mammary tumors.

Advanced Animal Hospice
August 4 - 28, 2014

This course is designed to help veterinarians and veterinary staff to better understand the hospice philosophy and gain tools to implement directly into their hospice services. Course attendees will learn about the initial hospice consultation, the stages of dying, comfort care protocols, and case examples.

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