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

• Free workshops on business savvy in rural veterinary practice
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- Antech litigation threat takes new twist
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• Potassium Bromide (K-BroVet) revised

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• Omega 3 Fatty Acids Use

• Why do Animals have Moustaches with GPS?

Comparison of Surgically Treated Large Versus Small Intestinal Volvulus
Results concluded that the outcome in dogs with surgically corrected large intestinal volvulus is excellent, compared with a poor outcome in dogs with small intestinal volvulus. The overall survival to discharge for large intestinal volvulus was 100%, versus 16% for small intestinal volvulus.

Evaluation of 10-minute versus 30-minute tourniquet time for intravenous regional limb perfusion with amikacin sulfate in standing sedated horses
There was no significant difference between the synovial amikacin concentrations noted between 10 minute and 30 minute IVRLP. Ten minute application of a wide elastic tourniquet may be sufficient when performing IVRLP in standing sedated horses.

Stress in new graduates: can the profession do more to help?
The authors believe that it can, on the basis of a survey they conducted to assess the incidence of poor mental health and well-being in recent veterinary graduates, and workplace factors that might be associated with this.

Glucose Curve In A Diabetic Dog That Has Not Been Eating Well In The Morning
For fructosamine, 300-400 is good glycemic control; 400-450 is fair control; >450 is poor control; and <300 is good control or prolonged hypoglycemia.

Are There Any NSAID Options For Arthritis In A Dog That Had A Liver Toxicity From Rimadyl (Carprofen)?
The general rule of thumb is -- if you have a dog that has had a prior adverse drug event to a particular NSAID, yet you want to continue using an NSAID, pick one from a totally different class of NSAID.

Concerns About What Technician School Is Teaching In Regard To Antibiotic Use For Dentistry Procedures
My assistant is in a veterinary technician program, and she is on her dental rotation. It has been scary overall, but today the students learned all about using antibiotics for every dental case...

Client Refuses To Transport Cat In Carrier
Our practice is on a busy highway and countless cats have escaped from the owners' arms or cars to wind up in the woods across the street from the clinic.

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VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, December 18 - 8 p.m. ET
(Monday, December 19 - 1 a.m. GMT)
Join Sandra Mitchell, DVM, DABVP, for My Client Just Brought in this Wild Bird. Now What Do I Do?
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Venting Over a Venti
Tuesday, December 20 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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Need to vent about student issues?
Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear.

How to Use VIN, Part 3
Wednesday, December 21 - 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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New Proceedings
- Southwest Veterinary Symposium (SWVS 2016)
- 2014 Congrès National de l'Association Française des Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie (AFVAC 2014)

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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
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Basics of Exotic Companion Mammal Dentistry
December 28, 2016 - January 28, 2017
Presenter(s): Sandra Mitchell, DVM, DABVP (Feline, ECM); Löic Legendre, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DEVDC

We will cover the basic dental anatomy for rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, mice, rats, hamsters, and prairie dogs, as well as husbandry issues (such as diet) which may influence dental health. We will then discuss the common presentations seen with each species, methods of diagnosing dental disease, and the appropriate treatment for these conditions. Some time will be spent going over the proper equipment needed in the exotic dental suite, and post-procedural management options and care. This class will only touch on the anesthesia of these patients, leaving that generous topic for another course.

Towards a Sustainable Clinical Career: The Neuroscience of Clinicianship
March 12 - April 19, 2017
Presenter(s): Michele Gaspar, DVM, DABVP (Feline Practice), MA, LPC

This course is designed to address core skills that are critically necessary for sustainable and effective clinical practice. These include : Self-observation/mindfulness; empathy; resilience/self-compassion/boundaries; and attentiveness. Until recently, these have been erroneously considered as unimportant "soft skills" that are beyond the scope of traditional veterinary medical education. However, they are increasingly recognized as essential in enabling a clinician to flourish in his or her professional and personal life. This course will provide skills necessary to engage with clinical practice in healthier ways.

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