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Proceedings

• Controversies in Oncology: Mast Cell Tumor Panels
• Novel Cancer Therapies: Year in Review
• Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Diagnosis, Supportive Care, and Definitive Treatment
• Bloodwork Monitoring During Chemotherapy

Medical FAQs

• Canine Leukemias
• Basic Approaches to Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Rounds

• Advances in Canine Lymphoma Treatment
• Understanding and Managing Chronic Pain: Bone Cancer
• Common Cat Cancers

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• Research breeds success in unraveling foothill abortion mystery
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• Pot for pets poses quandary for veterinarians
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Evolving story:
- New NYS law gives veterinarians CE credit for doing free spays and neuters
- Antech litigation threat takes new twist
- U.S. veterinarians working abroad
- Aggressive pets: balancing safety, service and learning

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Veterinary Partner

• Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies) revised

Texas Farm Radio

• Decreasing Colic in Winter revised

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• Squirrels as Pets: A Really Bad Idea updated

A Prospective, Randomized, Masked, Placebo-Controlled Multisite Clinical Study of Grapiprant, an EP4 Prostaglandin Receptor Antagonist (PRA), in Dogs with Osteoarthritis
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Veterinary assessments were significantly better in the grapiprant-treated dogs. Grapiprant generally was well tolerated, but a higher percentage of treated dogs (17.02%) had occasional vomiting as compared to the placebo group (6.25%).

Prolonged intermittent virus shedding during an outbreak of canine influenza A H3N2 virus infection in dogs in three Chicago area shelters: 16 cases (March to May 2015)
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Dogs infected with H3N2 virus should be isolated for a period of <= 21 days following onset of illness. Even when resolution of clinical signs occurs sooner than 21 days, shedding of H3N2 virus may persist.

Development of a new laparoscopic Foramen Epiploicum Mesh Closure (FEMC) technique in 6 horses
The 6 foramen epiploicum mesh closure procedures were performed successfully in a median surgery time of 22 minutes (range 18-27 minutes). On repeat laparoscopy at 4 weeks, all 6 epiploic foramens were closed and no undesired adhesions were identified.

Dog's Thoracic Radiographs Show A Mass Within The Accessory Lung Lobe
When I can't see the caudal vena cava (CVC) on the laterals, that brings concern that there's something wrong with the accessory lung lobe. Because the CVC runs along the accessory lung lobe, when there is fluid or soft tissue in the accessory, it does not provide the normal air contrast that allows us to see the CVC, so then the CVC disappears.

Turtle Receives Prosthetic For Mobility After Hindlimb Amputation
The concept for the prosthetic device was to build a sort of cart with two wheels that could be comfortably mounted onto the turtle's shell using magnets.

Kitten With Episodic Neurological Signs Has An Extrahepatic Portacaval Shunt
At least now you have a diagnosis to chase after. I have never diagnosed a portosystemic shunt in a cat, and I continue to find this cat's pattern of 'exhaustion' interesting -- a few good days followed by several bad ones. Let us know what happens. I will be watching for updates as I learn alongside you.

Treating Pyothorax In A Cat
Seems the cat is doing well! Again, thanks for helping me. This was a team effort!

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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, November 15 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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Need to vent about new grad issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 3
Wednesday, November 16 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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The VIN Representative Committee will show you how to get more out of your VIN experience.
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VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, November 20 - 9 p.m. ET
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Is it okay to say "no"?
BRAVO!!
I would be having second thoughts as well, but I am really trying to make the same changes. The guilt is ridiculous and if someone could make a pill for that, veterinarians would make them rich!! Focus on the clients in front of you, make an extra effort for REALLY GOOD APPRECIATIVE clients, but draw the line and hold yourself to it. I have had to make my staff say no without asking me because I will give in!

New Medical FAQ
Toe Fracture

Websites of the Week
PetDiets.com

New Proceedings
- International Society of Feline Medicine Congress 2015 (ISFM 2015)
- 47th Annual Conference of the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine (IAAAM 2016)

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Anatomy of an Exotic Pet Practice
January 13 - February 8, 2017
Presenter(s): Rose Ann Fiskett, MS, VMD, DABVP (ECM)

This presentation will explore the reasons for starting an exotic pet practice or adding an exotic component to an existing practice. Whether or not one pursues this journey to completion depends on some soul searching and critical background preparation. There are drugs and various types of equipment unique to exotic pet practice in addition to essential whole hospital staff training. Only after careful preparation, whole hospital commitment to excellence in exotic pet care, staff training and compensation, equipment and drug purchases, etc. should the practice open the door to patients.

Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory Part I
January 1 - April 19, 2017
Presenter(s): Kathleen P. Freeman, DVM, BS, MS, PhD, DECVCP, MRCPath, MRCVS, Certificate in Laboratory Quality Management; Ernst Leidinger, DVM, DECVCP, Specialist for Clinical Pathologist (national); Stefanie Klenner, DVM, Dr.med.vet., DECVCP; A. Russell Moore, DVM, MS, DACVP; Emma Hooijberg, BVSc GPCert(SAP) DECVCP; Unity Jeffery, VetMB, PhD, DACVP (clinical pathology), MRCVS

The "Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory" course is designed to provide an introduction to and practical application of quality management in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory. It is given in two parts (Part I and Part II). Part I is a prerequisite for Part II. In Part I, participants will be introduced to theories of management and concepts vital to quality planning. Examples of ISO-based and GLP standards are included. Laboratory design, Westgard Rules, QC Validation, and Sigma Metrics are covered.

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