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Retorts or Comeback Lines

My boss was examining an aggressive doxie and she had placed a muzzle. The owner asked, "Can she BREATHE with that on?" My response would have been, "Yes. She can breathe through the nose just fine. We'll take it off as soon as it's safe for us."

My boss said, "No. She can't breathe at all," and just kept right on doing the exam. The client got quiet for a minute, then said, "Oh. Well, I guess you wouldn't put it on if it stopped her from breathing, would you?"

Boss: "Exactly!"

I wish I could get away with saying things like that!

NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK, reported for YOU...

• Massachusetts veterinarians must report animal abuse
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• First canine Ebola quarantine met with good luck
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• Veterinarians voicing opinions on accreditation are not 'elitists'
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• Ownership of Sentinel antiparasitic line poised to change
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Evolving Stories
- Nonprofits and private practice: Easing the tension
- Zoetis reportedly targeted in takeover attempt

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Veterinary Partner

• Portosystemic Shunt (PSS) revised

Texas Farm Radio

• How to Increase Water Consumption in the Winter revised

VetzInsight

• I'm Moving and can't Take my Pet

Biosecurity in the beef herd
Herd specific plans can be created that are practical, affordable, and effective in minimizing the impact of any disease on herd health, when combined with other disease control measures, such as managing bio-containment, surveillance, and resilience.

Evaluation of corneal anaesthesia after the application of topical 2 per cent lidocaine, 0.5 per cent bupivacaine and 1 per cent ropivacaine in dogs
There was no statistical difference in the duration of corneal anaesthesia between the groups and all topical anaesthetics tested reduced corneal sensitivity, although 1 per cent ropivacaine had the maximal and quickest anaesthetic effect.

Efficacy of orally administered maropitant citrate in preventing vomiting associated with hydromorphone administration in dogs
Among the 40 study dogs, the incidence of vomiting associated with hydromorphone administration was 25%. Oral administration of maropitant prevented vomiting but not signs of nausea associated with hydromorphone administration in dogs.

Episodic Hindlimb Ataxia And Neurological Signs In A Dog Diagnosed With Spirocerca lupi Infection
During an episode, he was mildly ataxic at first, then lost function of his hind legs. It was a flaccid paralysis and his hind limbs frog-legged and then he dragged them behind him. He had no menace, but he was alert and could hear.

Left Interventricular Spindle Cell Sarcoma With Pulmonary Metastasis In A Young Adult Dog That Has Exercise Intolerance (Echocardiogram Images)
This dog initially presented for exercise intolerance, and blastomycosis was suspected on chest radiographs. On ultrasound, a mass lesion was found in the left ventricular lumen.

Anesthesia In Cats That Have Undiagnosed Heart Disease
Here's what I do with a fractious cat who either is suspected of having cardiac disease, or does have heart disease but the clinical significance is unknown.

I Am Going To Get Fired If I Don't Vaccinate Every Dog For Coronavirus
I don't think you're doing something medically harmful, just unnecessary. So I'd give the vaccine. Wait for your boss to retire (sounds like he may be of that age bracket), then purchase the practice from him and run it as you see fit. Or you can find another position elsewhere.

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VIN Rounds
Sunday, November 30 - NO ROUNDS
The USA celebrated Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27 and many VINners are probably still recovering.

Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, December 2 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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How to Use VIN, Part 1
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Book Review of the Week
Rat Anatomy & Dissection Guide
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Website of the Week
Violence Against Women

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Seizure Management: Depolarization, Repolarization, and What we can do About it
January 7 - February 14, 2015

This 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. Case examples will be provided to illustrate the principles of seizure management.

Principles of Medicine
February 5 - March 22, 2015

The second of six modules in the Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination review series, this course is designed to cover the pathophysiological basis of disease in small animals based on pathophysiological and discipline-specific concepts.

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