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These Diabetes Resources are Pretty Sweet
The bad news is your patient has diabetes. The good news is, VIN can help you and your client manage the disease. Here are some of the resources you'll find in the VIN library:

Add Signalment to Your Message Board Post
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Transnasal administration of a combination of dexmedetomidine, midazolam and butorphanol produces deep sedation in New Zealand White rabbits
The transnasal route is a reliable and effective means for administration of DEX, MID, and BUT to rabbits. The overall profound sedative effects and analgesic proprieties of the DMB combination can be selectively reversed depending on the needs of the procedure.

Carboplatin versus alternating carboplatin and doxorubicin for the adjuvant treatment of canine appendicular osteosarcoma: a randomized, phase III trial
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Dogs receiving carboplatin alone had a significantly longer DFI than dogs receiving alternating carboplatin and doxorubicin (425 versus 135 days). Toxicity was similar between groups.

Invited review: Improving neonatal survival in small ruminants: science into practice
In experimental studies, the main risk factors for lamb mortality are low birthweight, particularly owing to poor maternal nutrition during gestation, birth difficulty, litter size, and genetics, which can all be partly attributed to their effect on the speed with which the lamb reaches the udder and sucks.




Ferret With Perioral Dermatitis: Demodex Mites Diagnosed
The owners are "glass half full" types, so I'm going to plow ahead with daily ivermectin. If the ferret explodes, or suchlike, I will post again to let you know!

Tips For Managing Arthritis In Captive Tiger
Environmental adjustments can be made to make geriatric big cats more comfortable. Ensure the cat has bedding and, if housed on concrete, then place 1" plywood over the concrete so there is some give to the surface. Also...

Slow Periods Stress Me Out: How To Cope?
Watching daily numbers can be somewhat like weighing yourself twice daily on a diet: frustrating and not productive. Let's face it, what are you going to do if you see you're down significantly on a given day?

Pros And Cons Of Accepting Financial Donations On A Client's Behalf
We had a client with a similar situation: posting on social media about lack of funds to care for her dog, which led to individuals wanting to donate to help her out. Our clinic name was brought up several times in the discussions so we decided to accept donations on her behalf to avoid drama. We set the following rules in place...

 

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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, August 23 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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VIN Rounds
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Thinking of Becoming a Relief Veterinarian?
If you're considering stepping away from the relative predictability of a clinic position, VINner Dr. Paul Pomes' article "Getting Started as a Relief Veterinarian" will help you weigh the relevant factors.

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Book Reviews of the Week
- Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians, Second Edition
- Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Animals, Sixth Edition
Catch up on previous Book Reviews!

Website of the Week
Overview Of Traumatic Brain Injury

New Mentor procedure:
Feline Castration

Upcoming Conferences
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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.

An Introduction to Animal Relocation
August 25 - October 2, 2016
Presenters: Miranda Spindel, DVM, MS and Stephanie Janeczko, DVM, MS, DABVP, CAWA

You are invited to learn more about animal shelter relocation and transport programs in this 4 week course. Whether you are considering starting a relocation program, already source or receive animals, have questions about relocation programs or don't yet know much about how animals are moving between shelters, this course will address your interest. We will follow the pathway animals take from source shelters, during transport, to destination shelters, covering selection of at-risk animals, minimum health requirements, and medical best practices.

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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