Entries in cats (21)

Monday
Jun282021

VIN Topic Rounds

 

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of June, join R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Surgical Management of Feline Urolithiasis on June 29, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

  • Know the most common types of urinary calculi in cats and medical management options.
  • Know the indications and options for nephroliths.
  • Be familiar with the surgical options for cats with ureteroliths, cystic calculi, and urethral obstruction.

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Monday
Jun212021

VIN Topic Rounds

 

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of June, join R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Cats Are Not Small Dogs – Chylothorax on June 22, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

  • Understand the anatomy of the cysterna chyli, the thoracic duct, and pathophysiology of chylothorax in cats.
  • Understand the differences between chylothorax in cats and dogs.
  • Know the treatment options for cats with chylothorax.

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Friday
Jun182021

Foot in Mouth Disease Friday

Happy Friday Vet Med!  Here are some feline funnies to get you through to the weekend - thank you to Rebecca Gill of Cornell University for sending these our way!

Monday
Jun142021

VIN Topic Rounds

 

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of June, join R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Ear and Gastrointestinal Surgeries Common in Cats but Uncommon in Dogs on June 15, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

Recognize and understand a few of the most common diseases of zoo amphibians.

  • Know the anatomic differences between cat ears and dog ears including occurrence of Horner’s Syndrome.
  • Be familiar with subtotal colectomy and when it is indicated.
  • Understand the pathophysiology behind linear foreign bodies in cats.

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Monday
Jun072021

VIN Topic Rounds

 

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of May, join R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Moist Wound Healing and Topical Medications on June 8, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

Recognize and understand a few of the most common diseases of zoo amphibians.

  • Understand the concept of moist wound healing.
  • Know the topical medications useful in various stages of wound healing.
  • Understand why chronic wounds with draining tracts are not surgical.

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!