SURVEY RESULTS:
How VINners Treat Intoxications and Poisonings
Thanks to all who participated. The results of the Toxins in Practice survey are now available.This survey examined the most common intoxications presented to veterinarians, and the types of decontaminants, antidotes, monitoring equipment and ancillary support medications stocked by veterinarians to deal with intoxications. Dr. Kelly Hall will use these results for an upcoming CVT chapter. Thanks to all who participated!
What Neurology Imaging Equipment Do You Use?
Do you provide or refer patients for advanced imaging? Please take this brief survey to help create a snapshot of how accessible neurological imaging technology is to the VIN community. We will share the results collected and continue to update the data over time. AAFP Conference and Silent Auction
Mark your calendars to attend the AAFP 2006 Fall Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference runs October 22-24 and will focus on Geriatrics and Pain Management. Online bidding for the 4th Annual AAFP Silent Auction is now open. Review the catalog and bid online until October 16. Proceeds will benefit the AAFP Student Chapters.
How Do You Work With and Train Your Support Staff?
National Veterinary Technician Week is coming up. Let's acknowledge the ever changing and essential role veterinary technicians serve within our profession. VIN members, please complete this short survey. Not a VIN member? Take this survey! In a few weeks, we'll will report this year's results and how they compare to past results.
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Texas Farm Radio:
Feline pyoderma therapy
Feline pyoderma is a disease entity more prevalent than previously described. Diseases leading to secondary bacterial pyoderma include allergic and inflammatory skin diseases, parasitosis, feline chin acne, and others. Lesions of feline pyoderma are variable and include crusted and eroded papules, pustules, furuncles, eroded to ulcerated plaques with variable exudation and crusting, and linear to nodular ulcerative granulomatous lesions.
Feline immunotherapy
Feline allergen specific immunotherapy (ASIT) is considered to be a safe and effective treatment for feline atopy. ASIT is defined as the practice of administering gradually increasing quantities of an allergen extract to an allergic subject. Reported success rates range for 60 to 78% in feline atopic patients.
Primary hypoparathyroidism in dogs: a retrospective study of 17 cases
Primary hypoparathyroidism was an uncommon diagnosis in dogs. Saint Bernards, cross bred dogs, German Shepherd dogs and Terrier breeds were most commonly affected. Neurological signs were the most common presenting clinical signs, although alimentary signs may have been more common than previously reported. Dogs with primary hypoparathyroidism appeared to have a good prognosis following initiation of calcium supplementation and vitamin D therapy. Complications of treatment were uncommon and could be minimised with regular monitoring.
Hydrops fetalis associated with pulmonary hypoplasia in Dexter calves
The occurrence of severe fetal dystocia due to hydrops fetalis associated with pulmonary aplasia in two male and pulmonary hypoplasia in one female Australian Dexter fetuses from two herds is described. Obstetrical intervention by caesarean section was required; one dam and the three calves died. Anasarca and the complete absence or the presence of only rudimentary lung tissue in a large thoracic cavity clearly distinguishes this entity from the lesions of Dexter chondrodysplasia that include severe micromelia and abundant lung tissue in a small thoracic cavity with shortened spine and rib cage. Pedigree information suggested that Dexter hydrops may be transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner.
Comparison Of Furosemide And Spironolactone For Diuresis In Dogs With Congestive Heart Failure
Can we use this case as a poster child of why not to switch from Lasix to spironolactone? I'm sure there are a lot of veterinarians who have come home from a talk regarding heart failure therapy and done just what you did.
Phillips Sprague Rappaport Stethoscopes No Longer Available: Alternative?
I was really upset to find out that Phillips is no longer making the Sprague Rappaport stethoscope. What a bummer. This is the only scope I can hear well out of.
How To Manage Acute Respiratory Distress In Cats
This is my preferred treatment for these FTD (Fixin' To Die) cats. Get control of the airway with as large a tube as will fit, and then "tip them over and pour them out." (We have always called them "teapot" cats.). After that, bag them. The positive pressure will open closed alveoli.
The Associates Want Digital Dental Rads, But Then They Use Dremel Tools As Handpieces
There is no delicate way to state this, but in a lawsuit with an expert witness for the plaintiff being a dental specialist, there would be no justification for use of a dremel tool when there are safer, better alternatives.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, October 17, 9:30 pm ET
The seasons are changing. How are you doing? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, October 18, 9:30 pm ET
Learn how to use VIN's knowledgebase. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, October 22, 10 pm ET
Join Dave Gerber, DVM, for What Creates Practice Value?
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Efficacy of imiquimod 5% cream in the treatment of equine sarcoids: a pilot study
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Swollen Toes
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
English-Spanish Dictionary Of Health Related Terms and more...
Book Review of the Week:
Animal Biology And Care, Second Edition
You may purchase this book in the VIN store. Get More From VIN!
* How Do I...Email Another VINner?
* Read The "How To Use VIN" Tutorial
* How Can I ... Learn Associate?
* How Can I ... Become A Super-Duper VIN User?
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Forms to Faxes
Upcoming Conferences
Looking to attend -- or contribute a paper to -- a veterinary conference? Check out the On The Road With VIN folder, or the Press Releases folder, to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: VCS, AAFP, and CVC West.
From the Boards:
* Cardiocentesis: Yes Or No?
* Is There Just Too Much To Know?
* Favorite VIN Quotes
* Bleeding Foot
Challenges Facing the Receptionist/Front Office Staff Member
Building customer loyalty is an opportunity happening all day, every day. The front office staff member plays the most critical role in the success or failure of a veterinary practice. A unified front desk staff will create a loyal clientele that will assure compliance with the doctor's recommendations. Your front desk staff will attract new clients, solidify the current clients and generally improve productivity and efficiency in your veterinary practice along with handling the distressed client. This intermediate level course is for all receptionists, front office staff and also those assistants and technicians who fill in at the front desk. There is a required text for this course, see information below. All veterinary staff members wishing to enhance their front desk skills are encouraged to register. This course covers those essential skills needed to improve productivity and efficiency in the veterinary practice. Instructor:
Phyllis Webster, AA, OM Dates:
November 1 - November 30, 2006
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings November 6, 13, and 20; 10:00pm-11:30pm ET (USA) CE Hours: 4.5 Tuition: $79 ($71.00 early bird special if registered before October 18, 2006).
Please see the course enrollment page for other course discounts. Required Text: The Veterinary Receptionist's Handbook. M.T. McClister, DVM and Amy Midgley. Veterinary Medicine Publishing Group. This book can be purchased from the VIN bookstore. For the Recommended Text and Adjunct Materials lists, please go to the course information page. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Challenges Facing the Receptionist/Front Office Staff Member course information page. To register, go to the course information page and choose the Enroll Now link.
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