New Content on VIN:
New In Movies: If you would like to donate pictures that would be suitable for slideshows or movies, please email VINDatabase@VIN.com. Thank you for helping us make VIN the premier veterinary resource! New In Forms Collection: New In the Library: - New MSDS pdf format - "the better to print and store in a binder with, my dear"
--- says the Wolf playing Grandma in Lil Red Riding Hood
New In Proceedings:
UCD Neurology Symposium!
There's still time to register for the 2005 Symposium held July 23 and 24 on the UC-Davis campus.
Show Your VINner Pride!
Client brochures are available to help you educate your clients about why being a VIN Member helps you help them and their pets. The client brochure is designed to help your clients understand how your VIN membership demonstrates your commitment to life-long learning and the highest quality of care. It also highlights VeterinaryPartner.com, where your clients can go to learn more about a health issue concerning their pet from a source you trust -- VIN.
New Articles On VeterinaryPartner.com:
Texas Farm Bureau:
Measurement of M-mode Echocardiographic Parameters in Healthy Adult Maine Coon Cats
Values of several M-mode echocardiographic parameters in Maine Coon cats differ from those reported for domestic cats; these differences should be considered during interpretation of echocardiographic findings to distinguish between cardiac health and disease in this breed.
Efficacy of an injectable, sustained-release formulation of moxidectin in preventing experimental heartworm infection in mongrel dogs challenged 12 months after administration
We conclude that, under conditions pertaining in this study, a single subcutaneous injection of a moxidectin SR formulation at dosing rates of either 0.17 or 0.27mg/kg b.w. can safely protect adult dogs against experimental challenge inoculation with infective heartworm larvae for a period of 12 months.
Feline cutaneous hemangiosarcoma: a retrospective study of 18 cases (1998-2003)
Cats with cutaneous HSA treated with aggressive surgical excision of their tumors may have a good long-term prognosis.
Prevalence Of and Risk Factors For Paratuberculosis in Purebred Beef Cattle
Results suggested that seroprevalence of paratuberculosis among purebred beef cattle in Texas may be greater than seroprevalence among beef cattle in the United States as a whole.
Initial Fluid Therapy/Antibiotics For Dog With Probable Pyelonephritis/Pancreatitis; Antibiotics, Drug Resistance, First Choice Antibiotics
We have been established for 7 years this summer. Our attitude on antibiotic usage, especially pending culture results, has always been start small and work up. Our small is cefazolin/cephalexin. We find that urine cultures, ear cultures, cat abscess, etc. of first or second time presentations are almost always (99%) susceptible to cefazolin/cephalexin.
Rescue Claims Veterinarian Was Incompetent
A credit card company can dispute whether services were rendered or not. It can not pass on your expertise, since it is not an expert in vet medicine. Something for all of us to remember when we get a dispute from a credit card company over the medical treatment. The company is not qualified to question it.
Should I Spend My Bucks On A Surgical Laser Or Some Other Toy?
We are a less than 2 year old small animal hospital ready to make some purchases of large type equipment. Can you all please offer your opinion on the use and potential profitability of a laser added to general practice?
My Veterinary Technicians Don't Want A Dress Code
I think that our practice needs a facelift and have painted, bought new runs, added computerized radiography, and other minor touch ups. All I am asking is that the staffers wear new scrubs -- scrubs that I will provide for them. Is that asking too much?
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 19, 9:30 pm ET
Been to any interesting outdoor events (art, theater, sporting events) lately? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, July 20, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
AAFP Rounds
Sunday, July 24, 8 pm ET
Join Richard Ford, DVM, DACVIM for Transdermal Injection System.
Access the AAFP Rounds page, then click Classroom to attend this session.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, July 24, 10 pm ET
Join Kathy Lunn, BVMS, MRCVS, MS, PhD, DACVIM, for Azotemia: Don't Blame the Kidneys.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Surgery of Birds
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Horrid Leg Thing
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Grief Support Resources For Veterinarians And Clients and more ...
Book Review of the Week:
The Dog, Its Behavior, Nutrition, and Health
You may purchase this book in the VIN store. Get More From VIN!
* Steps To A More Effective Search
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Getting Started Without a Domain Name
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: AAV, CVC, ECVIM, & IVECCS.
From the Boards:
* Best Test For Cushing's
* Is tPA Useful In Those Thromboembolism Cats?
* Working Up This Azotemic Cat
* Mometamax Info
Introduction to Rabbit Medicine
Enroll by July 25 for early bird rates! - Is the closest you've come to a rabbit the stories about Flopsy and Peter, and the cartoons with Bugs?
- Is "long ears and fluffy tail" the first thing that pops into your mind when your receptionist schedules a rabbit?
- Do you think "rabbit pellets" are what they eat (or what comes out the other end)?
You need VIN's Introduction To Rabbit Medicine CE course! This 8 CE credit hour course will provide you with a solid foundation for treating those ever-more-common rabbit patients. Sessions will cover anatomy, physiology, anesthesia, dental disease, and infectious/noninfectious diseases. Instructor:
Stephen Hernandez-Divers, B.Sc.(Hons), B.Vet.Med., D.Zoo.Med.(Reptilian), C.Biol., M.I.Biol., M.R.C.V.S.; Diplomate RCVS Zoological Medicine, RCVS Consultant in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine (Reptiles), Dip. ACZM (Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine) Dates:
Aug 8 - Sept 5, 2005
Interactive sessions: Monday evenings, 9:30-11:30 pm ET (US) CE Hours: 8 Tuition:
Member/$122, Non-Member/$192 by July 25, 2005;
Member/$136, Non-Member/$213 after July 25, 2005.
Open to VSPN members To Register:
Visit the Introduction to Rabbit Medicine page: Looking for CE for your staff?
Scheduled VSPN CE courses include: For a list of other upcoming CE for your staff check out the VSPN CE Course Catalog. Looking for great CE for yourself? Other scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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