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What do ultrasound equipment, normal radiographic anatomy of the equine leg, and CT of thoracic lesions have in common? These are just three of the topics you'll find in the Diagnostic Imaging Center.

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• What to do when veterinary patient’s owner needs care
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New and Revised Articles to Share With Your Clients!

Veterinary Partner

• Hydroxyzine (Atarax) revised

Texas Farm Radio

• Infrared Thermography revised

VetzInsight

• Top 10 Cat Mistakes

Outcome of surgical treatment for umbilical swellings in bovine youngstock
Eighty-seven cases underwent surgery of which 86 survived until discharge. Postoperative complications occurred in 65/86 animals (73%). In 51 cases (81%), this was classified as minor requiring no additional treatment.

Epidemiological study (2006-2012) on the poisoning of small animals by human and veterinary drugs
Exposure to drugs for human use accounted for 79% of cases involving dogs, whereas veterinary drugs were the main culprit (77%) in the case of cats. The most common class of drugs for human use proved to be CNS drugs (26.8%, followed by NSAIDs (19.6%), and cardiovascular and endocrine drugs (12.9% each).

The influence of suture pattern on the incidence of incisional drainage following exploratory laparotomy
The incidence of purulent or persistent serosanguinous incisional drainage in 142 horses with complete follow-up information was 21.8%. Background, lesion type, and enterotomy or enterectomy were not associated with a significantly increased likelihood of incisional drainage. However, closure of the subcutaneous tissues and skin in a 2-layer, modified subcuticular pattern was associated with a significantly lower incidence of post operative incisional drainage.

Sources For Non-Traumatic Electrocardiogram (ECG) Clips And Suggestions For Modifying The Alligator Clips
The force applied to the skin depends on the actual force provided by the spring in the clip and the surface area. By putting a penny on there, the surface area is increased and so the amount of "pinch" is reduced. So that part sounds like a good idea to me.

Obstruction Can Be Seen With Double Contrast Cystogram
In the face of chronic inflammation, the mucosa (submucosa) can become less elastic and/or fibrosed. If we then infuse fluid or air into the bladder and exceed the capacity of the mucosa to stretch, it will tear, yet the muscular layer can remain intact and compliant.

Can Veterinarians Deny Emergency Service To Pets Of Fired Clients?
If I've determined that I cannot have a valid Veterinarian/Client/Patient Relationship, then it means I can't and won't be "obligated" to have this person as a client again.

Diagnostic Approach To Isosthenuria In An Apparently Normal Dog
These are good questions. I really like it when people have a plan for how they will approach abnormalities found on routine screening tests even *before* they have the results of the tests.

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VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, September 21 - 8 p.m. ET
Join Sandra Mitchell, DVM, DABVP, for Rodent Husbandry: Secrets to Creating Successful Environments.
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VIN/VECCS Rounds
Monday, September 22 - 9 p.m. ET
Join Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC, for Tactical Field Care For Working Dogs: Part 2.
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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, September 23 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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The VIN Formulary For Exotic Animals lists drugs, doses and indications for amphibians, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and camelids.

Most Common Myths We Cling To?
I'm interested in what people think are the most common myths, misconceptions, habits, or outdated traditions you think vets cling to despite good evidence against them. I have had to give up a number of specific interventions and beliefs over the years as our knowledge has changed.

Book Review of the Week
Focused Ultrasound Techniques for the Small Animal Practitioner
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Website of the Week
Research Articles on Horses

VIN Community Quick Poll (see the VIN Front Page to participate)
Do you obtain owner approval prior to performing cystocentesis for collection of urine from dogs or cats?

Associate - New, Updated & Revised
Canine Neuromyotonia
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Upcoming Conferences
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Did I really hear that?
I performed a dental procedure on a dog today. The owner is a grandma-aged lady. I had prescribed clindamycin one week earlier to be given prior to the dental procedure. After the dental work was finished, I went out to the waiting room and discussed the results with her. I told her I wanted her to continue antibiotics for 1 more week. She said, "I still have the chlamydia you gave me last week".

What does one say to that?

NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner, Module 1
September 22 - October 31, 2014

This course in Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. The course will start out with oral examination and disease recognition.

Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner, Module 2
October 20 - November 27, 2014

This course in Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. The course will cover prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and continue to intraoral radiographs.

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