How to Establish a Blood Bank
Establishing a blood bank can ensure that there is an available supply of blood, plasma, and platelets sufficient to meet a clinic’s transfusion needs. Wondering where to begin? VIN consultant, Dr. Sally Lester (with videos by Dr. Joe Musielak) has created a Blood Banking Manual to help you answer this question. Thanks Sally (and Joe)! Find the Blood Banking Manual in the Books section of the VIN Library and in the Hematology & Emergency Medicine Specialty Centers.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Help your clients understand that mammary gland cancer in pets is the same disease as breast cancer in humans by using this awareness poster in your clinic. The pink ribbon and paw print poster is designed to be printed using 8.5"x11" paper on any office printer. Find a pdf of this poster in the Veterinary Partner article "Boobs for Noobs: Mammary (Breast) Cancer for Companion Animals." A link to the Veterinary Partner article is also in the Miscellaneous section of the VIN Library.
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Granulosa thecal cell tumour in a mare causing hypertrophic osteopathy
Hypertrophic osteopathy (HO) is a rare condition in the horse characterised by symmetrical proliferation of connective tissue and subperiosteal bone, along the diaphyses of limb bones. In this case, a 10-year-old Irish Draught cross Thoroughbred mare was presented for investigation of weight loss, lethargy and firm swelling of all 4 distal limbs.
Cholesteatoma after lateral bulla osteotomy in two brachycephalic dogs
This report describes a French bulldog and a pug that presented to the authors' hospital following total ear canal ablation (TECA) and lateral bulla osteotomy (LBO), with signs of recurring otitis media and difficulty opening their mouths. The bulldog also had unilateral facial paralysis and sensory deficits of the trigeminal nerve on the ipsilateral side. Computed tomography and MRI scans suggested cholesteatoma in the bulldog, but showed only slight enlargement of the bulla in the pug. Histopathologic examination of samples yielded cholesteatoma in both cases.
Preliminary studies of chemical immobilization of captive juvenile estuarine (Crocodylus porosus) and Australian freshwater (C. johnstoni) crocodiles with medetomidine and reversal with atipamezole
Medetomidine administered in the thoracic limb of captive estuarine and Australian freshwater crocodiles, ranging from 3 to 12.8 kg, provides a predictable onset and duration of immobilization sufficient for physical examination, sample collection, short minor procedures and translocation of the animals. Atipamezole administered in the thoracic limb results in complete reversal of the effects of medetomidine in the estuarine crocodile and a rapid return to normal behaviour.
Congenital Abnormality Of The Forelimb Of A Dog; Radiographs And Photograph Of A Cat With Two Extra Paws On Hind Leg
This is Mr. Guy, a dog found abandoned with his sister deep in the woods in Washington. I have affectionately nicknamed him "Cinco" due to his extra leg (5 legs).
Multiple Nephroliths In A Cat With Weight Loss And Severe Azotemia: Ultrasound And Necropsy Images
This is a classical appearance of a marked accumulation of nephroliths -- and possibly a stag-horn-like calculus.
Frontline Is Available Online For Less Than It Costs Me; Ethics Of Pharmaceutical Companies
Veterinarians are customers of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Nothing more, nothing less. I have never understood why veterinarians thought that pharmaceutical manufacturers were their friends.
Keeping Track Of Controlled Drugs; Legal Difference Between Prescribing And Administering Controlled Substances
We in the veterinary profession think of "prescribe" as something that happens outside of the practice (i.e., at a retail pharmacy). However, the definition of prescribe in the DEA rules is ...
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Halloween pumpkins
Actually... I have what I have deemed an "Epic, multipumpkin masterpiece" in the works. Considering my history of superhero pumpkins, I thought it was only fitting... The Avengers! My plan is a 4 pumpkin piece composed of Black Widow and Hawkeye on one pumpkin, Thor and Captain America on another, The Hulk on one by himself, and Iron Man as the Centerpiece tying them all together. Here are my patterns so far... not sure I can pull it all off, but if I can, I think it will be great!
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Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
October 28, 2012 - February 20, 2013 In this course, participants will learn about audits in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory and determination of reference intervals, as well as improvement opportunities, external quality assurance performance and a quality plan for the laboratory. There is an introduction to method validation and instrument performance verification. Veterinary Acupuncture - Fundamental Principles
October 30 - December 14, 2012 This course is designed to provide veterinarians with detailed information on a simple and logical way to grasp the fundamental principles of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and veterinary acupuncture. Like VIN CE on Facebook! To see more CE opportunities for yourself, your veterinary technicians, receptionists, or practice managers, check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Simply click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN-VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower.
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Double Rounds this Sunday Night: Managing Felines and Finances