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Effect of supplemental heat in captive African leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis) and spurred tortoises (Centrochelys sulcata) on growth rate and carapacial scute pyramiding
The results of this research investigation indicate that growth rate and carapacial scute pyramiding (CSP) appear to be directly related and both increase with excess nocturnal heat. The significance of the atypical carapace growth and subsequent consequences for naturally occurring tortoise populations, especially in the context of global climate change, is unknown but requires further investigation. Carapacial scute pyramiding (CSP) is common in captive-raised turtles and tortoises. Several dietary and environmental hypotheses have been proposed to explain this phenomenon.

Analysis of Dog Adoption Success and Failure Using Surveys With Vignettes
Dog size, personality, behavior, and level of obedience training were found to be significant perceived influencers of adoption success.

Survey of occupational hazards in Minnesota veterinary practices in 2012
During their career, 226 (27%) respondents had acquired at least 1 zoonotic infection and 636 (77%) had been injured by a needle or other sharps. Recent feelings of depression were reported by 204 (25%) respondents. A greater proportion of technicians (42%; 155/365) than veterinarians (21%; 81/394) indicated working in an environment in which employees experienced some form of workplace abuse.




Successful Treatment Of Persistent Gingivitis In A Young Cat
I was initially very pessimistic, and had long discussions with the owner about the pros/cons of extraction of the teeth associated with the gingivitis early on to avoid prolonged pain/discomfort. I am glad we were conservative in this particular case.

Suggestions For Cat Who Is Stalking And Attacking The Owner
As a first step, it would be useful if the owner carried an item with her that she can place between herself and the cat. It could be a toy, or something like a stick or piece of cardboard depending on what she feels is easiest and most likely to be useful.

Treatment Preference For An Intact Dog With Recurrent Cysteine Uroliths And Skin Allergies
It's a must do if you would like to cure him of cystine stone disease. It's probably the one and only thing that will work.

The Robot-Based Workforce Is Coming
This can be seen with splenic torsion. However, without the spleen appearing enlarged and without clinical signs, this is probably just an unusual position for a normal spleen.

 

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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, July 19 - 9:30 p.m. ET
(Wednesday, July 20 - 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Need to vent about new grad issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 3
Wednesday, July 20 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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The VIN Representative Committee will show you how to get more out of your VIN experience.
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VIN Rounds
Sunday, July 24 - 9 p.m. ET
(Monday, July 25 - 1 a.m. GMT)
Join Kevin Jepsen-Grant, DVM, for Dyspneic Cat Thoracic Radiographs: Putting Together Radiology, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine.
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VIN/VECCS Rounds
Monday, July 25
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(Tuesday, July 26 - Midnight GMT)
Join Kevin Winkler, DVM, DACVS, for GI Surgery: What Went Wrong?
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Bite Your Tongue
Times I've really had to fight back my penchant for snark:

  • "I read on the internet that if you grab a puppy by the scruff and it screams that means it's a purebred."
  • "I'm worried because he pants a lot after exercising in the heat."
  • "I did all of his disconfusionment shots myself!"


Book Review of the Week
Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Neuroanatomy Of The Dog

New Proceedings:
- 2015 World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA 2015)
- 2015 American Association of Feline Practitioners Conference (AAFP 2015)

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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what other courses are starting soon.

Minimizing Patient Stress
November 4 - 23, 2016
Presenter(s): Meredith Stepita, DVM, DACVB Behavior

A staggering 52.8% of cat owners and 37.5% of dog owners report that their pet hates going to the vet. Client and patient stress, which ultimately increases our stress, has played a key role in declining veterinary visits over the last 10 years, but it doesn't have to be that way. The goal of this lecture is to empower every member of the veterinary team play to an active role in promoting patient comfort, therefore decreasing client and veterinary team stress, on a daily basis.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Hyperadrenocorticism
November 25 - December 21, 2016
Presenter(s): Patty Lathan, VMD, MS, DACVIM, and Todd Archer, DVM, MS, DACVIM

This course will detail the diagnosis and medical management of canine hyperadrenocorticism. The instructors will have an overview of available options for medical management of hyperadrenocorticism, with a more detailed discussion on the use of trilostane.

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