Sink Your Teeth Into Dentistry!
Expand your knowledge in the Dentistry Specialty Center. Resources from VIN and beyond are in one convenient place. Find information on common dental issues, online books from the VIN Library, client handouts and forms, and discussions on various procedures and techniques. Links to dentistry journals, associations, products and informational websites are also provided. The Dentistry Specialty Center is linked to the About Page for the Dentistry Message Board Folder and the Specialty Centers page in the VIN Library. Hungry For More?
Jan Bellows, DAVDC, DABVP, reveals the good, the bad and the ugly of veterinary dentistry in The Smile Book, IV. And don't miss Dr. Bellows' Dental Morphs, also available in the Multimedia section of the VIN Library. Want to test your dental knowledge?
Dr. Bellows' regular Dental Brain Teasers and Dr. Fraser Hale's Cusp Challenges will give you something to chew on. Try your hand with the current case or review past cases. Come on and join the fun!
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Voice your opinion in these one-question polls (some serious, some not so serious)! You'll find the Quick Poll on the left side of the front page under the Daily Pearl. This week's question is "Which answer best reflects your CURRENT views regarding the legal status of animals?" If you missed the previous polls, you can get caught up on those and see results of older polls on the Archived Quick Poll page. Read the discussion to see how the idea came about and how you can contribute ideas for new polls.
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Comparison of Glucosamine Absorption After Administration of Oral Liquid, Chewable, and Tablet Formulations to Dogs
The dose-normalized maximum plasma glucosamine (GS) concentration was higher for the liquid supplement (5.5 ± 0.5 µg/mL) than for the two tablets (3.1 ± 0.6 and 2.1 ± 0.6 µg/mL). Similarly, the time at which maximal plasma GS concentrations occurred was shorter for the liquid formulation (0.7 ± 0.5 hr) than for the two tablets (4.2 ± 0.6 and 5.0 ± 0.6 hr). These data show that the formulation of joint supplements affects the oral absorption of GS in dogs.
Addition of magnesium sulphate to ropivacaine for spinal analgesia in dogs undergoing tibial plateau levelling osteotomy
Group M required less intra-operative fentanyl, had lower Glasgow pain scores, and experienced analgesia of longer duration than group C (527.0 ± 341.0 min vs. 176.0 ± 109.0 min). However, in group M, the motor block was significantly longer, which limits the usefulness of magnesium for spinal analgesia at the investigated dose.
Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination of Clipper Blades in Small Animal Private Practice
Fifty-one percent (31/60) of clipper blades sampled were contaminated with bacteria. Category of cleaning solutions had a significant association with bacterial contamination. Cleaning frequency, storage location, and practice type had no significant association with bacterial contamination.
Steroids And Hyperglycemia: Is There A Dose That Does Not Cause Gluconeogenesis?
Because the whole point of glucocorticoids is to make sure the brain gets its feed of glucose, I doubt that any dose that provides the therapeutic benefits you are after will avoid the anti-insulin effects.
Are There Any Legal Limitations On A Response To False Online Review?
Generally, it is not worth your time to get into a whizzing contest with someone like this individual. If you decide that you just can not resist, have an attorney guide you.
Confusing Accuplex 4 And SNAP 4DX Lyme Test Results In Two Dogs; Do Cats Get Lyme Disease?
Thank you for so clearly describing your observations of Lyme disease in your practice. It is often difficult to appreciate the biologic price our patients pay for these 'asymptomatic' infections.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Likely In A Kitten That Has Multiple Fractures That Occurred With Normal Activity
I also agree that osteogenesis imperfecta is at the top of the differential list.
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Advanced Animal Hospice
September 13 - October 7, 2016
Presenter(s): Kathleen Cooney, DVM, MS 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. Until certification exists for animal hospice providers, presentations like this can help guide providers on hospice best practices. Pattern Recognition - Localizing the Cause of Respiratory Distress in Dogs and Cats
October 5 - 22, 2016
Tony Johnson DVM, DACVECC;
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Christopher Byers DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ The initial approach to a patient with respiratory distress is of utmost importance as it can determine whether these critical patients live or die. The first step in examining a patient with a respiratory emergency is to perform a primary survey, efficiently evaluating airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). A clinician should evaluate the patient's breathing pattern and work of breathing; particular attention should be given to the phase of breathing affected and effort should be made to determine if the breathing pattern is obstructive or restrictive. Anatomical localization of the cause of respiratory distress is assessed through a "look, listen and feel" approach, and may be a very powerful tool for assessing underlying structural changes. Visit the CE Participant Resource Center to learn the basics of online CE, how to find your course area, CE participation requirements, and much more! Check the World Clock Time Zone Converter to confirm session start times for your area. Follow VIN CE and VSPN on Facebook!
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