Just the right light

Take a look at these awesome shots captured by Brooke Weinstein of Oregon State University!  These scaley creatures look especially brillant in just the right light!

Trivia Tuesday

Q: Which animal is able to roar just like a lion???

A: An ostrich!!!  During mating season, male ostriches will inflate their neck up to three times it's normal size and let out a booming roar to attract females!

Congratulations to Kayla Leverance for correctly answering our trivia question for Volume 56, Issue 2 of the Vet Gazette Contests!

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!

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!

Feathered Friends

Not all pets are four-legged and furry!  We love these snaps of the cutest flying, feathered friends from Mio Ito of Cornell University!