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Veterinary Partner

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Texas Farm Radio

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VetzInsight

• Seizures: When the Brain Misfires

Long Term Functional Outcome of Tibial Tuberosity Advancement vs. Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy and Extracapsular Repair in a Heterogeneous Population of Dogs
At the walk, TTA achieves normal function by 12 months; however, at the trot, TTA is indistinguishable from extracapsular reconstruction. TPLO resulted in operated limb function that was similar to the control population by 6-12 months postoperatively at the walk and the trot.

Aspergillus otitis in small animals - a retrospective study of 17 cases
Aspergillus otitis is uncommon, typically seen as unilateral otitis externa in cats and larger breed dogs with possible risk factors that include immunosuppression and otic foreign bodies; previous antibiotic usage was common.

An Alternative, Direct Approach for Arthroscopic Removal of Osteochondral Fragments in the Dorsal Pouch of the Proximal Intertarsal Joint of Horses
A direct approach for arthroscopic removal of osteochondral fragments of the proximal intertarsal joint (PIJ) using a third portal into this joint, without resection of the membrane between the tarsocrural joint and PIJ is a good alternative for removal of fragments at this site.

Does Miralax (PEG 3350) Cause Pancreatitis Or Have Systemic Effects In Cats?
The key to PEG used in Miralax is that it has a high molecular weight, so it will not be absorbed from the gut.

Puppy In Crate Strangled On Seresto Collar
The small collars are designed to break. It turns out the large dog collars do not break-away; they are supposed to ratchet open if a dog gets stuck.

What Is Likelihood That Urate Uroliths Will Recur In Dogs?
If they're urate stones from liver disease, they tend to be pretty recurrent unless the liver shunt is fixed. If it's tubular urate, that's often much more manageable.

Working In Veterinary Medicine After Getting An Organ Transplant
It is great to read your stories and to know that there are other recipients practicing out there.

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VIN Rounds
Sunday, July 31 - 8 p.m. ET
(Monday, August 1 - Midnight GMT)
Join Ken Abrams, DVM, DACVO, for Mysterious, Yet Common Eye Diseases...aka What do Veterinary Ophthalmologists Think About?
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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, August 2 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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Need to vent about solo vet issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 1
Wednesday, August 3- 9:30 p.m. ET
(Thursday, August 4 - 1:30 a.m. GMT)
The VIN Representative Committee will show you how to get more out of your VIN experience.
Email HowTo@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.

VIN Journal Club
Thursday, August 4 - 11 a.m. ET
(Thursday, August 4 - 3 p.m. GMT)
Join Stijn Niessen, DVM, PhD, DECVIM-CA, PGCVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS, for Improving the Quality of Life of Diabetic Pets and their Owners using Scientifically Validated Tools.
These endocrinology papers will be discussed:
Niessen SJM, Powney S, Guitian J, Niessen APM, et al. Evaluation of a quality-of-life tool for dogs with diabetes mellitus. J Vet Intern Med. 2012 Jul-Aug;26(4):953-61.
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Niessen SJM, Powney S, Guitian J, Niessen APM, et al. Evaluation of a quality-of-life tool for cats with diabetes mellitus. J Vet Intern Med. 2010 Sep-Oct;24(5):1098-105.
Instructions for obtaining a FULLTEXT version of this article can be found on the VIN Journal Club page.
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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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NAVLE® Review and Preparation Fall 2016
September 9 - November 9, 2016
Presenter(s): Steven I. McLaughlin, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; Waiva A.Worthley, DVM;
Lisle George, DVM, PhD, DACVIM; Emily Graves, VMD, MS, DACVIM; Laura Ridge Cousins, DVM, MS, DACVIM; Michele Gaspar, DVM, MS, DAVBP; Bob Doneley, BVSc, FACVSc (Avian Health), CMAVA

Organized by species, each Real Time Session will highlight the "Top 20" diseases and conditions encountered by practitioners in the U.S. and Canada. All Real Time Sessions will include multiple-choice questions similar to those that candidates will encounter on the NAVLE®. The questions will lead to a brief discussion and summary of each condition in a distilled format. We will cover NAVLE®; study plans and exam strategies and provide strategies for reviewing topics not covered in the "Top 20s." The last session will include a mock examination.

Clinical Concepts in Collecting and Evaluating Blood Smears and Bone Marrow Aspirates
September 8 - October 30, 2016
Presenter(s): Rebekah G. Gunn-Christie, DVM, DACVP and Adam Honeckman, DVM, DACVIM

This course offers veterinarians a unique perspective on blood smears and bone marrow aspirates from both an internist and a clinical pathologist teaching in tandem. This allows for discussions on obtaining diagnostic samples, interpreting blood smears and bone marrow aspirates in conjunction with history, physical exam, laboratory data and diagnostic imaging and how to use this information to optimize a treatment plan.

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