Turkeys Don't Have Teeth, but...
Dogs have: - 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars and 3 molars in the mandibular arcades and 3 incisors, 1 canine, 4 premolars but only 2 molars in the maxillary arcade on each side of the mouth.
Cats have: - 3 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars (3rd and 4th) and 1 molar in the mandibular arcades and 3 incisors, 1 canine, 3 premolars (2nd, 3rd and 4th) and 1 molar in the maxillary arcade on each side of the mouth
Whether you prefer to call them by name or by number, here is your Guide to Dental Nomenclature, kindly provided by VIN Consultant Jan Bellows. Thanks Jan -- for this latest addition to VIN's growing collection of Medical FAQs! Happy Thanksgiving to all U.S. VINners (and all who choose to pig out on this day!) We are thankful to all VINners for your trust and belief in VIN.
American Heartworm Society Resource Library EXPANDED!
The American Heartworm Society (AHS) is at the center of advances in our understanding of Heartworm Disease. The Proceedings of their Symposium are peer reviewed and authored by leading experts in the field. Thanks to the leadership of Dr. Tom Nelson (President of the AHS) and the Board of Directors of the AHS, AHS and VIN jointly launched the AHS Library online earlier this year. The 1992, 1995, and 1998 Proceedings were available only in print form. These print resources have been digitized and are now available online: - Heartworm Symposium 1992: The epidemiology of heartworm disease in North & South America and Europe was the focus in 1992. Heartworm infection in cats and ferrets was also discussed.
- Heartworm Symposium 1995: Gave broad coverage to developments related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this disease in dogs and cats.
- Heartworm Symposium 1998: Broad coverage of information on the history, epizootiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease in animals.
New in VeterinaryPartner:
Texas Farm Radio:
Hormonal disturbances associated with obesity in dogs
Obesity is associated with multiple endocrine alterations and changes in the concentration of circulating hormones. However, few studies have explored such alterations in dogs with naturally acquired excess weight. In the present study, we investigated the effect of naturally acquired obesity on cortisol, insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 and prolactin secretion in dogs.
Prospective open pilot study on the use of cyclosporin for feline allergic skin disease
Ten cats with signs of allergic skin disease were administered cyclosporin daily at a dose of 3.6 to 8.3 mg/kg for one month. None of these cats had previously responded to a hypoallergenic diet trial, and all animals had previously been treated with endectoparasiticidal drugs, with no improvement two weeks before entering the trial. On days 0 and 30, owners assessed pruritus with a visual analogue scale, and veterinarians evaluated cutaneous lesions. Good or excellent improvement was observed in 40 per cent of cats for pruritus, 57 per cent of cats for alopecia, and 60 per cent of cats for erythema.
Why Phenobarbital And Potassium Bromide Are Still Used In Veterinary Medicine
This is a common problem we run into. When you tell an MD or RN that our initial drugs of choice are one that�s 150 years old and one that�s 100 years old, they think veterinary medicine is in the stone age.
What Is The Likelihood That Canine Breast Lump Is Malignant? Is Punch Biopsy Adequate For Diagnosis?
Mammary gland tumours are widely heterogenous within the tumour. Aspirates and trucut biopsies are often wrong about the presence or existence of malignancy.
Methods For Diagnosing Mammary Mass On Cat
Often with cats and suspected mammary tumors, we recommend to go straight to radical mastectomy. However, if this could be something else than carcinoma, the first step would be to consider the least invasive: fine needle aspiration and cytology.
Diagnostic Tests For PPID/Equine Cushing's Disease; Link To Search For Additional Information On Pathophysiology And Treatment
Horses are different from dogs, and ACTH stimulation testing is not performed to diagnose Cushings in horses. There are a few different ways to diagnose Cushings such as Dexamethasone suppression test and measuring ACTH/insulin/dextrose baseline levels (I prefer the second method).
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, November 26 - No Rounds
It's Thanksgiving Day weekend in the USA. Spend some time with your offline family.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 28, 9:30 pm ET
How was your Thanksgiving? Stop by and share!
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Effectiveness of commercially-available antibiotic-impregnated implants
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Name That Foreign Body
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Brain Tumors In Dogs And Cats and more...
Book Review of the Week:
BSAVA manual of Canine and Feline Neurology
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:
New Custom Flash Banners for eVetsite II Users
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: ASVCP/ACVP, NAVC, and WVC.
From the Boards:
* Placing A Chest Tube
* Ureteroliths: Surgery Discussion
* R->L Patent Ductus Arteriosus
* Use Of Ear Wicks
What Makes Cats Tick?
Feline Internal Medicine Module 1
The What Makes Cats Tick? Feline Internal Medicine series will take a close look at a variety of feline-specific topics taught by our knowledgeable instructors. This series is open to all veterinarians with an interest in feline medicine. We are planning on five modules to be taught throughout 2007. Here are the course topics which will be covered throughout the entire series: Physiology, GI, Nutrition, Endocrine, Urinary, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Behavior, Therapeutics, Analgesia, Anesthesia and Dental Dilemmas. The first module will cover Physiology, GI and Nutrition topics in feline medicine. Instructor:
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (course coordinator) Dates:
January 10 - February 14, 2007
Real-time sessions: Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET CE Hours: 10 Tuition:
Member/$167, Non-Member/$246 by December 27, 2006;
Member/$185, Non-Member/$273 after December 27, 2006 Required Textbook:
None Recommended Textbooks:
Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volumes 1 through 5, especially 4 and 5
Volume 5 is currently available in the VIN bookstore.
Be sure to log in to receive your member discount. To find out more about this course:
Visit the Feline Internal Medicine Module 1 page.
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