Alert Your Clients to Potential Holiday Hazards
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Treating Scaly, Slimy, and Slithering Things
Many clients are unprepared to handle the environmental, nutritional, and other needs of exotic pets. These resources on VIN will help you answer their questions and lead them in the right direction. Find more related resources by browsing the Reptile and Amphibian Specialty Center and/or doing a VIN Search on reptiles.
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Technical innovation changes standard radiographic protocols in veterinary medicine: is it necessary to obtain two dorsoproximal-palmarodistal oblique views of the equine foot when using computerised radiography systems?
Thirty images were presented to four clinicians for quality assessment and graded using a 1-3 scale (1=textbook quality, 2=diagnostic quality, 3=non-diagnostic image). No significant difference in diagnostic quality was found between the original navicular bone images and the manipulated distal phalanx images. This finding suggests that a single DPr-PaDiO image of the distal phalanx is sufficient for an equine foot radiographic series, with appropriate post-processing and manipulation.
Efficacy and safety of a novel oral isoxazoline, sarolaner (Simparica™), for the treatment of sarcoptic mange in dogs
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Sarolaner was safe, achieved 100% reduction in the numbers of S. scabiei detected, and resulted in marked improvement of the clinical signs of sarcoptic mange in dogs following two monthly oral administrations.
Survey of animal welfare, animal behavior, and animal ethics courses in the curricula of AVMA Council on Education-accredited veterinary colleges and schools
Review of the curricula for the 30 AVMA COE-accredited US institutions revealed that 6 offered a formal course on animal welfare, 22 offered a formal course on animal behavior, and 18 offered a formal course on animal ethics.
Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type 2 In Littermate Kittens: Diagnostics And Treatment
The case is very similar to a vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2 case we had a couple of years ago. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential to trying to achieve a livable outcome for these kittens.
Does Lower Dietary Protein Increase Longevity In Rats?
I've seen some calorie-restricted rats that appear much younger than their actual age. However, although they are healthier, these rats are very cranky! They are always hungry, and I don't imagine they would be especially good pets.
What Tests Should Be Done As Part Of The Annual Wellness Examination For Reptiles?
I'd say annual check along with a good husbandry review, a weight, fecal direct/float, blood (if reptile big enough), and radiographs would give you a pretty good idea of a pet reptile's health.
Suggestions For Setting Fee Structures For A Veterinary House Call Practice
Just ten minutes and I get all kinds of great information about how other house callers are doing with their practice and managing things. It sounds like many of us are in the same boat as far as trying to set fees. I also find it hard to set prices that feel realistic and fair.
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Monday, November 21 - 8 p.m. ET
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Higher salary thresholds for exempt status employees
The new salary thresholds for employees with exempt status take effect Thursday, December 1, 2016. Read the details and participate in the discussion on the VIN message boards to learn more.
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Seizure Management: Depolarization, Repolarization, and What we can do about it
January 11 - February 18, 2017
Presenter(s): Anne Elizabeth Katherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM/Neurology; Dawn Boothe, Phd, DVM, DACVIM/Internal Medicine, DACVCP The primary purpose of this course is to provide an in depth understanding of how various anticonvulsants work and how to use this information to make decisions regarding which anticonvulsant to use for a given patient and when to alter the dose or change the drug. The course will include a discussion of seizure pathophysiology, general principles of seizure management, drug monitoring and a discussion of the most commonly used anticonvulsants in the canine and feline species. Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care
March 6 - April 6, 2017
Presenter(s): Catherine Lenox, DVM, CVA, DACVN; Barbara Fougere, BVMS, MA; Kate Vickery, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), CVA This course will cover several therapies used to help support the cancer patient including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional support. We will discuss how these complementary therapies may be used to support the overall health of the oncology patient as well as potentially reduce the side effects of cancer treatment. 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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