Veterinary Technician journal

Julie Shaw is phenomenal and has done so much for the advancement of handling animal behavior. Thank you Julie!

I have put in my info into that form at least once when i renewed my paper subscription, I never got anything back on if I could view the online content which would be nice since i was sent 2 copies of the sept issue and not an oct issue and I would still like to read it. Should I put in my info again?

Hi Denise, I have sent your question to our customer service dept. You should hear back from them shortly about your account. Thanks!

Has anyone heard exactly HOW these pets are being diagnosed positive as H1N1? Nothing I'm reading mentions specific tests or diagnostics.

we just had a rep in this week from schering -plough who said they are testing if we have a patient that we suspect it in...I think he gave us a contact number for their lab.

But how exactly are they being tested? I haven't seen anything about specific testing yet either and I feel this is vital information to know so we can give our clients piece of mind if they bring in thier sick pet.

We called the dr. at Iowa state today at my clinic. The family had flu like symptoms and are trying to determine if the family had the flu and the cat was tested for FELV/FIV and was neg. The cat is 13. They think this is a very isolated incident. They determined this from a lung wash and was confirmed in their lab as well as an outside lab. We have already been getting calls from clients on this as it was on the news this morning. The cat is doing well on supportive therapy.

When do I get my October issue!!!??

Hi Kimme, I have passed your question to our customer service dept. and you should receive an email about your question soon. Thanks!

I have a friend who goes there and yes they may be shutting the program down. The governor is taking funding away from the veterinary school and of course, thats the first program that goes. Haven't heard yet if they have though yet.

How do you print a credit certificate after the course?

Hi Paula - when you are logged into your VetLearn.com account, go to the "Account Info" button at the top left of screen - you will see a button for "my CE history" on the next page, click that and you can print any certificate from any course you have passed by clicking on the certificate icon.

Once you have hit the vein and have a flash, have you tried advancing the stylet ever so slightly before complete insertion of the catheter itself?? This is a very SMALL movement, but a lot of times will produce a smooth catheter placement.

I agree with Shonda, also remember to take a deep breath before you do it and go slow! Everyone has bad vein days. You will not get all of them all the time. Don't be upset!

Purdy puppy right there!!!!!!!