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Replying to Rosanna Vaughan 29/06/2024 - 21:26
Hi Rosanna,
I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying Ettinger’s textbook! For quick references that are handy on-the-go, I recommend the following:
BSAVA Manual of Canine Practice: This manual covers a wide range of topics with practical guidance for everyday clinical practice in dogs.
BSAVA Manual of Feline Practice: Similarly, BSAVA’s manual for feline practice provides concise information tailored to cat care.
Notes on Canine Internal Medicine by Victoria L. Black et al.: This book is excellent for quick insights into various aspects of internal medicine in dogs.
Happy reading!
Best regards,
Scott
Replying to Ursula Lanigan 23/06/2024 - 22:25
Great question!
I will see if Neus and Felipe have any further comments!
Scott 🙂
Replying to Janette B. 24/06/2024 - 08:59
Hi Janette,
Great to see you again! Thanks for continuing to work with us. Your expertise in Anaesthesia and Analgesia is incredibly valuable, and I’m looking forward to your whirlwind tour. There’s indeed so much to learn and discuss.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Matteo R. 27/06/2024 - 12:12
Hi Matteo,
Great to see you here! Your work in small animal surgery, particularly with open-heart surgery for mitral valve repair and congenital heart conditions, sounds incredibly cool. I’m looking forward to your lecture and the tips and tricks you have to offer.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Inge B. 24/06/2024 - 20:45
Hi Inge,
Congratulations on your recent exam success and becoming a VTS (Oncology)! That’s an amazing achievement. I’m looking forward to your insights on the chemotherapy journey and any tips you can share for managing chronic illness patients.
Thank you for being here, and I look forward to learning from you and discussing the different types of cancers we’re treating.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Liz Bode 23/06/2024 - 20:52
Hi Liz,
No matter how many ECGs I look at, I still find them tricky! I’m looking forward to learning more from you and hopefully gaining some confidence in interpreting them.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Laura Jones 23/06/2024 - 11:26
Hi Laura,
Great to see you here! Thank you for being one of the speakers on this course. I’m really looking forward to your session.
Thanks again for sharing your expertise with us!
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Harry S. 22/06/2024 - 21:33
Hi Harry,
Great to see you here! Thank you for working with us and sharing your expertise. Your enthusiasm for fluid therapy is contagious! I’m looking forward to learning from your insights.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Really interesting Liz.
Thanks for sharing!
Scott 🙂
Hi Rosanna,
For small animal internal medicine, I highly recommend “Ettinger’s Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine.” It’s widely considered the go-to resource in the field. There is a new edition available, which is quite comprehensive and detailed. It’s a two-volume text, so it is heavy-duty, but it also includes online access, which is a great bonus.
You can find the latest edition here: https://www.evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323779319?role=student
This textbook is often referred to as the “Internal Medicine Bible,” and it’s definitely the one I would go for if you’re looking for the most up-to-date and thorough resource. However, if you’re looking for something a bit more quick-fire and practical, I can make other recommendations. It would also be interesting to hear other people’s thoughts on this.
This is definitely the most comprehensive text, with the benefit of being quite an up-to-date version. As you know, textbooks can become outdated quickly, so having the latest edition is crucial.
Best regards,
Scott 🙂
Replying to Aileen D. 19/06/2024 - 12:02
Hello Aileen!
Lovely to hear from you! I hope you are well! I will ask Felipe to answer this one!
I hope you are enjoying the course.
Scott 🙂
Replying to Felipe M. 14/06/2024 - 15:44
Hi Felipe,
Thanks for your insightful contribution! You make excellent points about the challenges and practicalities of using blood products in veterinary practice, particularly regarding availability and cost.
I appreciate you highlighting the use of synthetic colloids as a temporary measure when blood products are not immediately accessible. It’s a pragmatic approach, especially in resource-limited situations.
The reference to the CellSaver device is intriguing as well. It would indeed be a game-changer, albeit with the mentioned cost and caseload considerations.
Great discussion all around!
Best,
ScottReplying to Jon H. 14/06/2024 - 09:22
Hi Jon,
Thanks for your input! You make a good point regarding the availability and cost of blood products. It’s definitely a significant factor to consider in practice.
I appreciate you sharing the paper on acute haemorrhage volume resuscitation. It’s always great to have more resources to better understand the implications of high-volume crystalloid resuscitation.
Cheers,
Scott
Replying to Neus E. 13/06/2024 - 18:20
Thank you so much, Neus, for your insightful input and detailed explanation! Your expertise is greatly appreciated, and you’ve provided valuable information on managing haemorrhagic shock in these patients. Thanks again for taking the time to share your knowledge with us!
Best regards,
Scott
Just as a bit of a fun fact!
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The enrofloxacin issue is not thought to be as much of a problem in lions and tigers!
Scott 🙂
INVESTIGATION OF ENROFLOXACIN-ASSOCIATED RETINAL TOXICITY IN NONDOMESTIC FELIDS
Kim M Newkirk, L Kathryn Beard, Xiaocun Sun, Edward C Ramsay
Abstract
Enrofloxacin is known to cause retinal toxicity in domestic cats. The hallmark lesion of enrofloxacin-associated retinal toxicity in domestic cats is thinning of the outer nuclear layer of the retina. Enrofloxacin is commonly used to treat bacterial infections in nondomestic felids because of its action against a wide spectrum of bacteria and the ability for it to be given orally. No previous studies have investigated the potential retinal toxicity of enrofloxacin in nondomestic felids. This retrospective study evaluated 81 eyes from 14 lions ( Panthera leo ) and 33 tigers ( Panthera tigris ) that had been enucleated or collected postmortem. The thickness of the outer nuclear retina was assessed in two separate sites in each eye by counting the rows of nuclei and by using digital image analysis software to determine the area of the nuclei at each site. Medical records were reviewed to determine the enrofloxacin dose for each cat. Cats that had not received enrofloxacin (n = 11) were compared with treated animals (n = 36). The outer nuclear layer thickness or area in treated versus untreated cats was not significantly different. Additionally, no clinical blindness was reported in any of the cats. This study showed no evidence of enrofloxacin-associated thinning of the outer nuclear layer in the lions and tigers evaluated, suggesting that enrofloxacin can be used safely in these animals. -
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